Self-publishing distribution platform Draft 2 Digital will begin charging fees in an effort to push back on the proliferation of automated AI accounts and maintain the credibility of indie authors. New accounts will pay a one-time $20 activation fee, and existing accounts that earn less than $100 in a year will pay a $12 “annual maintenance fee.” According to the company, many authors will not be subject to the fees because their sales are too high. D2D also uses verification tools and human reviewers to “maintain a secure, high-integrity publishing environment,” ceo Kris Austin said in a memo to authors. […]
