Life After Kobo Writing Life: Mark Leslie Lefebvre
Release Date: 03/04/2022
YouTube for Authors | Margaret Pinard
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Are you an author thinking about breaking into YouTube? Have you considered YouTube to promote your author brand? Then, listen into this interview with co-host of the AuthorTube Writing Conference, Margaret Pinard. Find out why she broke into YouTube and how she balances videos and writing books. Margaret Pinard - Margaret Pinard on Amazon - (affiliate link) AuthorTube Writing Conference - Join Channel Memberships - Join my community on Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs,...
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HUGE FLAW in Amazon KDP Categories | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 18, 2023)
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The Publisher Rocket team discovered a HUGE flaw in the new categories system for Amazon KDP. Shopify is integrating Amazon Prime as an option. And, Spotify is testing out free audiobook trials. Kobo Writing Life wants your thoughts in their latest survey. IngramSpark wants to run your book promotions. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week! Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at Discord - Source: SiteGround - (affiliate link) Kobo Writing Life Survey - The Hot Sheet - Spotify plans to offer subscribers free...
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Record Your Own Audiobook
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Are you an author looking to start recording your own audiobooks for Amazon, Audible or any other audiobook retailer? Then, discover all the tips, tricks, and tech you'll need to record your next audiobook and make money in the process. Find out how you can use Audacity and other inexpensive tech to get the job done while maintaining a decent quality with a little ingenuity. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Recommended recording equipment & specs: Shure SM7B - (affiliate link) Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - ...
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Collaborative Writing with Artificial Intelligence | Marco Moutinho of Dibbly Create
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Join us for an enlightening interview with Marco Moutinho, CEO of The Urban Writers and founder of Dibbly Create. Discover the immense potential of collaborative writing with artificial intelligence (AI). Marco unveils the standout features of Dibbly Create, a cloud-based word processor integrated with AI assistance, and shares insights into the future of AI-assisted writing. Explore the realm of AI writing tools and the creative possibilities they offer. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Get free or premium access. And for a limited time, get a 7-day free trial of the Pro Plan. Join...
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End of AI on Amazon KDP & Kickstarter? | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 11, 2023)
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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) announced last week that all account holders must declare use of generative AI. Kickstarter is also requiring full disclosure of generative AI. Amazon Advertising is hosting a free holiday summit. And, I just launched a new mini-course on The Self-Publishing Hub covering How to Write a Book in 48 Hours. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Sources: Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Geniuslink - (affiliate link) Findaway Voices Call...
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Writing and Publishing Books Faster on Amazon KDP
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While a few authors can get away with writing and publishing one book to support themselves, the vast majority of authors struggle. That's why if you want to be heard above the noise on the Amazon Marketplace, you need to write and self publish faster through KDP. Find out how to produce high-quality books fast on Amazon Kindle. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Type Test - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse...
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BAD NEWS about this KDP Alternative | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 4, 2023)
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KDP Alternatives, IngramSpark announce HUGE change in wholesale discounts in the US. Written Word Media chronicles the tumultuous history of the KDP Select Program. Learn Amazon Ads with the folks at Book Brush. And, so much more in the Self-Publishing News! Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - News sources: Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) The Hot Sheet - KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated August 2023] - IngramSpark Service Alert - IngramSpark Reduces Author Royalties - Disappointing Update - Amazon Ads Made Simple - Bestseller Secrets Summit - Writing...
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KDP Terminated Account of Famous Author | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 28, 2023)
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Look, I get it. AI is an incredibly divisive subject, but if you're not even doing a little deeper research, you won't begin to know that artificial intelligence software is for more than just content writing and plagiarizing images. In fact, some great AI tools are free, so what does a writer have to lose in at least entertaining the best options. Find out more about the best AI tools for writers. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the...
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From Smashwords to Draft2Digital: An Insider's Story | Jim Azevedo
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In early-2022, the aggregate publishing platform Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords and over the past year, the companies have been merging. Whenever I need to get a clear answer or some insider info, Jim Azevedo is there. He's the Corporate Communications Manager for Draft2Digital, having moved from Smashwords where he handled PR for the self-publishing website. Draft2Digital - (referral link) Smashwords - Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse...
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KDP Terminated Account of Famous Author | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 28, 2023)
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Amazon KDP terminates the account of Dilbert author Scott Adams, alleging copyright infringement of his own material. AI is still popping up in the news - for better or for worse with Dibbly Create being the good news. Meanwhile, word is getting around how Amazon plans to use AI for summarizing reviews. And, so much more in this week's Self-Publishing News! Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Join Channel Memberships - Join my community at: Discord - Sources: Scott Adams says Amazon indie book publishing 'banned' him 'for life' for a ridiculous reason. Then things get downright...
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