Yehuda Niv from Spines.com, the world's first AI-based publishing company, discusses his journey from founding NIV Publishing, Israel's largest publishing house, to pioneering Spines. The podcast explores how Spines leverages AI to streamline book publishing, from formatting and proofreading to cover design and audiobook creation. The platform offers authors an affordable, efficient alternative to traditional and self-publishing methods while ensuring high quality and wide distribution. Yehuda shares insights on the future of publishing, the impact of AI on the industry, and his mission to help authors share their stories with the world.

00:00 Welcome to Printings Alive

00:54 Introducing Yehuda Niv and Spines.com

01:48 The Journey of Niv Publishing

03:19 The Birth of Spines: An AI Revolution

04:49 Spines: A New Era in Publishing

07:44 Addressing Misconceptions and Expanding Globally

18:29 Building a Strong Author Community

23:11 The Future of Publishing with AI

33:36 Navigating International Printing Challenges

34:12 The Complexities of Royalties and Taxes

34:35 The Importance of Audio Books

35:07 Simplifying the Publishing Process

39:00 Marketing Strategies for Authors

40:48 Metadata Optimization Explained

41:54 Publishing Ethics and Restrictions

43:42 The Value of Self-Publishing

50:39 Learning from Mistakes in Publishing

57:46 The Future of Print and Publishing

01:01:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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