Roughly 465,000 books were obtained illegally and used to train the generative AI model Claude. After a class action lawsuit, Anthropic has agreed to settle and pay $1.5B to impacted authors. You might be one of them!

In this episode of Published, Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall explains everything authors and industry pros need to know about the huge copyright lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, and how authors can protect their work in the age of AI.

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If you've been following the growing tensions between authors and artificial intelligence companies, you may have heard rumblings about the Bartz v. Anthropic class action lawsuit. A group of authors including Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson sued Anthropic, claiming the company used their books without permission to train its AI system Claude. They alleged that Anthropic had copied thousands of copyrighted works, many obtained from online piracy sites, to help Claude learn how to write and summarize text.

In September 2025, the case reached a proposed $1.5 billion settlement. Anthropic hasn't admitted wrongdoing, but it agreed to the payout to resolve the class action and avoid years of litigation. The settlement will compensate authors whose works were used without being legally purchased or licensed — including roughly 465,000 titles. It also sets a major precedent for how creative work will be valued and licensed in the AI era.

(Source: Authors Guild)

For any currently published authors, you can visit anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com to learn more about the case's status and whether you are a class member eligible for the settlement. They have a searchable database you can use to look up any books you've released and see if your book's data was scraped. Claims can be submitted any time before March 23, 2026.

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Since the Published by Greenleaf Book Group podcast began in 2017, Greenleaf CEO Tanya Hall has interviewed one expert in the publishing industry every single month. Over that time, she's educated and empowered thousands of authors at all levels of experience to hone their craft and navigate the world of publishing with confidence.

Today is a milestone: Published's 100th episode. To mark the occasion, we're flipping the script — Tanya will be in the hot seat as today's guest while our podcast producer Madison Johnson interviews her about her experience in every role: as a CEO, an author, and a podcaster. We'll take a look back at successes, lessons learned, and how the industry as a whole continues to change.

Learn more about publishing in Tanya's book, Ideas, Influence, and Income.

More about Greenleaf:

• Website: greenleafbookgroup.com
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Have a book you want to publish? Submit your book to Greenleaf for review: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

Looking into the different options for publishing your book? We have a quiz for that. Take our publishing options quiz to see which might be the right fit for you. https://greenleafbookgroup.com/publishing-options

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Welcome back to Published. Today we're joined by Christopher Locke, Director of Membership & Member Services at the Independent Book Publishers Association.

The indie publishing landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and IBPA's resources have helped educate authors and hold publishers to clear standards of professionalism. In this episode, we'll talk about how joining a publishing association can give authors more agency and provide access to tools for greater visibility.

In addition to supporting thousands of independent authors and publishers through his work at IBPA, Christopher also hosts the podcast Inside Independent Publishing, where he shares insights and updates from across the publishing world.

Have a question about Greenleaf or the publishing process? Email us at contact@greenleafbookgroup.com and we're happy to chat!

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Have a book you want to publish? Submit your book to Greenleaf for review: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

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Today we're joined by Justin Branch, Director of Publishing Strategy at Greenleaf Book Group. Justin plays a pivotal role in guiding authors through the early stages of publishing by customizing proposal tailored to their books' unique needs. In this episode, he tackles the most common questions and misconceptions he encounters from authors in the early stages of publishing.

This interview will equip authors with the information they need to navigate the publishing world, talk to professionals, and make informed decisions about publishing contracts.

Have a question about Greenleaf or the publishing process? Email us at contact@greenleafbookgroup.com and we're happy to chat!

More about Greenleaf:

• Website: greenleafbookgroup.com
• Brochure: greenleafbookgroup.com/brochure

Have a book you want to publish? Submit your book to Greenleaf for review: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

Looking into the different options for publishing your book? We have a quiz for that. Take our publishing options quiz to see which might be the right fit for you. https://greenleafbookgroup.com/publishing-options

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Bestselling author and book coach Stacy Ennis joins the podcast to share her sensory-driven method for helping authors create the outline they need to write their book right the first time. By taking your time, figuring out who your "one reader" is to keep your audience and market demand top of mind, and clearing out the noise of conflicting ideas, you will build a defined road map that takes the uncertainty out of writing and allows your creativity to blossom as you draft your book.

In this conversation, Stacy breaks down exactly how to approach outlining with clarity and confidence, shares common pitfalls to avoid, and gives practical advice you can start using today.

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In this episode, we'll talk about what authors should look for in an editor, when it makes sense to work with a ghostwriter, and how the matchmaking process works behind the scenes at a publisher.

Today we're joined by Rose Friel, a publishing consultant at Foreword Literary Consulting. With a background working with literary agencies and hybrid publishing, Rose has helped countless authors refine their publishing strategies and bring their stories to life with tailored introductions to ghostwriters, editors, publishers, and more. She knows exactly what goes into a great publishing partnership and how publishers match writers with the right professionals to shape their work.

🌿 Show notes and transcript: greenleafbookgroup.com/episode96

📚 Want to explore publishing your book or idea? Submit to Greenleaf here: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

🌿 Check out Tanya's book Ideas, Influence, and Income (ideasinfluenceandincome.com) for more publishing advice.

Today we're joined by Michael Ebeling, who has developed The Author's Business Formula, an approach that combats two of the most challenging parts of promoting a book: maintaining momentum after the launch, and converting readers into clients. In this episode, Michael will share how you as an author can set yourself up for success by creating a book funnel to learn more about the people buying your book.

🌿 Show notes and transcript: greenleafbookgroup.com/episode95

📚 Want to explore publishing your book or idea? Submit to Greenleaf here: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

🌿 Check out Tanya's book Ideas, Influence, and Income (ideasinfluenceandincome.com) for more publishing advice.

Learn more about Michael at monetizeyourbook.com

Today on the Published Podcast, we're joined by international bestselling fiction author J. D. Barker. J. D. is best known as a suspense thriller author and has collaborated with Dacre Stoker, Christine Daigle, E.J. Findorff, and most frequently, James Patterson.

In this episode, we will discuss the magic of co-authoring — the advantages of partnering with other writers, and how to navigate the creative process to build successful partnerships and do more than you could do alone.

🌿 Show notes and transcript: greenleafbookgroup.com/episode94

📚 Want to explore publishing your book or idea? Submit to Greenleaf here: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions

🌿 Check out Tanya's book Ideas, Influence, and Income (ideasinfluenceandincome.com) for more publishing advice.