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Piracy is a growing nightmare for self-published authors. In 2025, many find their books pirated within days of launch, harming sales and morale.
The first defense is to monitor piracy with free tools like Google Alerts or paid services like Blasty or DMCA.com, which automate takedown notices.
Watermarking files and offering personalized downloads (especially for direct sales) can discourage theft. Some authors even use blockchain technology to prove ownership.
Another option is to accept a certain level of piracy and focus instead on building a community willing to support you financially. Many indie authors find that real fans prefer buying direct to support their favorite creators.
The first defense is to monitor piracy with free tools like Google Alerts or paid services like Blasty or DMCA.com, which automate takedown notices.
Watermarking files and offering personalized downloads (especially for direct sales) can discourage theft. Some authors even use blockchain technology to prove ownership.
Another option is to accept a certain level of piracy and focus instead on building a community willing to support you financially. Many indie authors find that real fans prefer buying direct to support their favorite creators.
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