Life After Kobo Writing Life: Mark Leslie Lefebvre
The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast
Release Date: 03/04/2022
Her KDP Account Was Terminated After 14 Years | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 1, 2026)
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One author lost access to both her KDP and ACX accounts after a book was flagged as previously published, and I break down what happened and what options authors should know about if KDP rejects an appeal. Plus, Draft2Digital adds ebook preorders to the Smashwords Store, Ingram Content Group shares results from its AI rollout, Writer Beware exposes how personalized AI publishing scams are engineered, and I take a look at Ream and Author Ad Engine. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for October 1, 2026. Support for Self-Publishing with Dale comes from Novel Report. Novel Report - ...
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Amazon KDP Cuts Weekly Publishing Limits by 80% | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 24, 2026)
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Amazon KDP rolled out several notable updates this week, while Hidden Gems Books shared a surprising account reinstatement story. Draft2Digital, Spotify for Authors, Voices by INAudio, BooksGoSocial, and Kevin Tumlinson also make this week’s Self-Publishing News. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) BooksGoSocial & Self-Publishing with Dale: Holiday Season Makeover Challenge - Dale L. Roberts (main channel) - KDP: Kindle Previewer 4 - KDP Community: Update on KDP Title Creation Limits - KDP Help: Paperback Submission Guidelines - I Spent 2 Hours in the KDP...
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Spotify: Authors Can Now Create 5 Audiobooks for FREE | Self-Publishing News | September 17, 2026
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Spotify for Authors is rolling out free AI audiobook creation for self-published authors using ElevenLabs, while Canada changes its ISBN rules around AI-generated books and the U.S. Justice Department enters OpenAI’s copyright fight with The New York Times. We also revisit the controversial library e-book study after new questions about its methodology, plus several updates from Tertulia for Authors. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) AP News: Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times’ copyright case over training of chatbots - Tania's Writing Realm: ATTENTION CANADIAN...
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Amazon KDP Just Expanded eBook Pre-Orders to 18 Months | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 9, 2026)
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Amazon KDP now lets authors schedule Kindle eBook pre-orders up to 18 months ahead, along with more flexibility for postponements and cancellations. We’re also looking at new disputes around the Anthropic copyright settlement, two years of results from Get Authentic Book Reviews, and Tertulia for Authors’ State of Book Marketing 2026 Survey. Catch up on the latest self-publishing news for September 9, 2026. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) My Storefront - - use code DALE50 to take 50% off through September 11 KDP: Set up pre-orders up to 18 months in advance - Writer Beware:...
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FTC Accuses Amazon of Rigging Ad Auctions | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 3, 2026)
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The FTC and 22 states are suing Amazon over allegations that the company manipulated its ad auctions and may have pulled more than $20 billion from advertisers. We’re also covering Google’s new Expert Intelligence feature for purchased ebooks, a study linking library ebook lending with lower retail sales, Libro.fm adding ebooks, and the 2026 State of Author Marketing survey. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for September 3, 2026. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Ars Technica: FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions - ...
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Amazon’s AI Problems Are Getting Messy | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 27, 2026)
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Amazon is buying and scanning physical books for AI training, while its anti-bot systems are mistakenly flagging real customers. Ingram is also making moves around AI sales and expanding Share & Sell, plus there are fresh updates from StreetLib, StoryOrigin, and more. Catch the biggest self-publishing stories you need to know this week. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Inc.com: Amazon Is Buying Up Older Books and Destroying Them After Scanning. The Orders Go Back to 2024 - Fast Company: Amazon limits access to customer reviews for some users because it thinks they’re AI - ...
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The Growing Question of Who Wrote the Book | Self-Publishing News (August 20, 2026)
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The publishing industry is getting serious about AI authorship, and one major publishing CEO has some surprising thoughts on AI detectors and proving who actually wrote a book. Lulu is rolling out a dead-simple new direct-sales tool, while Dibbly Create finally adds manuscript imports. Plus, Get Authentic Book Reviews and Book Bounty launch new features for authors, along with more updates in the Rapid-Fire Newsflash. Catch up on the latest Self-Publishing News for August 20, 2026. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Publishers Weekly: Brian Murray Addresses AI Authorship Issues...
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New Study: Readers Couldn’t Tell Human Writing From AI | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 13, 2026)
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AI transparency is getting more complicated for authors as new European regulations begin affecting Claude users worldwide, a new study challenges assumptions about AI-generated writing, and a record number of Pulitzer winners and finalists disclose AI use. Plus, Publishers Weekly shares fresh publishing industry data, a first-time self-published memoirist sells more than 1,000 copies in five months, Instagram rolls out a new book-focused feature, and YouTube announces much tougher monetization requirements coming in 2027. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for August 13,...
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How to Get Barnes & Noble to Host Your Book Signing | Self-Publishing News (August 6, 2026)
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Barnes & Noble is tightening how stores handle local author events, and showing up with a book may no longer be enough. We also cover free local publicity, platform updates from Apple Books, Lulu, and Voices by INAudio, and ProWritingAid’s new ProWritingMethod. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for August 6, 2026. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line (subscription required) - Referenced newsletter: August 5, 2026 Reddit: No more author events? - Sell Your Book at B&N - Jane Friedman: Why You...
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Why Substack’s AI Detector Can’t Be Trusted | Self-Publishing News (July 30th, 2026)
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Substack rolled out a new AI detection tool, and the backlash from writers has been swift. I also cover a proposed Copyright Office fee increase, IngramSpark’s new path into Turkey, what librarians actually want from indie books, and a major Anthropic settlement update. Plus, I’ve got a rapid-fire roundup with author resources, audiobook opportunities, and a couple of last-call promos. As per usual, all relevant links are in the show notes. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) The Substack Post: Against Claudefishing - US Copyright Office: Proposed Schedule and Analysis of Copyright...
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