Spotify Premium Price Increase & Expansion | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 15, 2024)
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Can Authors Copyright an AI-Generated Book??? | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29,2024)
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GetCovers shares about ten ways to promote your book for free. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shows you how to get categories and keywords for your book on Audible. And, an author registered a copyright for her book that leveraged AI. Does this set a new precedent? All that and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Sources: How to promote your book for free: Ideas that work - How to Change Your Audible Categories & Keywords - Smashwords - How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI...
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Who Has the Best Royalties for Self-Publishing?
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Curious about who offers the best royalties for self-publishing? Join us as we explore top platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Discover which company offers the best deal for authors, whether you're publishing on Amazon, Apple Books, or other platforms like StreetLib and Lulu. 10 Best Places to Publish eBooks (2024) - The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - (affiliate link) Mentioned services: Barnes & Noble Press - Apple Books for Authors - Google Play Books Partner Center - Kobo Writing Life - Amazon KDP - Smashwords -...
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Marketing and Promotion for Books with Storiad | CEO Ramzi Hajj
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Learn how to boost your book's visibility on Amazon with Storiad CEO Ramzi Hajj in this insightful interview. Discover how Storiad aids in book promotion strategies and enhances marketing for authors. Explore the effectiveness of Storiad for promoting books on Amazon and gain valuable insights into marketing on social media. Get free or premium access to Storiad today - (affiliate link). Use code DALE25 to get 25% off for a limited time. 🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel -...
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Best Keywords for Amazon KDP | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 22, 2024)
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The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new post highlighting the most search Amazon keywords and trends in 2024. IngramSpark has a WHOLE lot of news including a new publishing opportunity, a giveaway, a survey and more. Also, horror is seeing a HUGE boost in sales over the past couple years. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Sources: IngramSpark - . Use code: GIVEAWAY (promo ends May 5th) Lightning Source Sharjah - Nominate Your Book Today - IngramSpark Survey - The...
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Laterpress: Digital Book Publishing & Direct Sales
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Explore Laterpress, a premier platform for digital book publishing and direct sales. Dive into the world of self-publishing, understanding the intricacies of ebook creation, publication, and sales. Learn how Laterpress empowers authors with tools for successful ebook publishing, embracing the digital landscape without the need for intermediaries. Laterpress - Author Community Features - Laterpress 101: Guide to getting started - Laterpress FAQ - Public Domain Books - Announcing user governance: Toward a community-led future for books - Amazon Keywords for Books (on Laterpress) -...
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Spotify Premium Price Increase & Expansion | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 15, 2024)
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Spotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - New Sources: Amazon Book Sales Calculator for KDP: How Much Does a Best Seller Make? - Bookvault - Wide for the Win - Spotify’s price is reportedly going up again - ...
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BookBaby: Is BookBaby.com Worth the Money?
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Introducing BookBaby.com—an alternative to KDP for your self publishing journey. Explore the world of BookBaby, its self-publishing services, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. Uncover whether BookBaby is the right choice for your book and how it stacks up against KDP. BookBaby - ALLi Watchdog List - Publishing through BookBaby | Self-Publishing with Dale Behind the Scenes - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I...
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KDP Changes & More Kindle Vella Issues | Self-Publishing News (April 8, 2024)
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KDP made some changes to the upload process for ebooks. Kindle Vella is free for a limited time to students. Amazon faces yet another lawsuit, this time surrounding their misuse of the "buy box." And, so much more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - News Sources: PublishDrive's Book Sales Calculator - Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer! - Image-only eBooks now require a fixed layout manuscript on upload - Another "buy" button lawsuit over digital licenses...
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Tablo Book Publishing: Is Tablo Worth It?
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Discover if Tablo Book Publishing is worth your consideration in 2024. Explore the Tablo book publishing process, payment options, and overall review to make an informed decision on self publishing your book with Tablo. Evaluate whether Tablo aligns with your publishing goals and needs. Tablo - ALLi's Watchdog Service - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently...
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Will the AI Act Protect You? | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 25, 2024)
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EU Parliament recently passed the AI Act, but will it be of any benefit to authors? Writer Beware shares insights into the new Copyright Claims Board for small claims cases. And, the 2023 BISAC rolled out, so Apple wants you to select the appropriate option. All than and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - News Sources: AI at London Book Fair: European Publishers Cheer the AI Act’s Passage - To CCB or Not to CCB: The Question is Still Out -...
info_outlineSpotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news!
- Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
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New Sources:
- Amazon Book Sales Calculator for KDP: How Much Does a Best Seller Make? - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/
- Bookvault - https://bookvault.app
- Wide for the Win - https://learn.wideforthewin.com/c/bookvault/
- Spotify’s price is reportedly going up again - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24119884/spotify-2024-price-increase-rumor-audiobooks-supremium
- Spotify Premium Listeners in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand Can Soon Access More Than 250,000 Audiobooks - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-02/spotify-premium-listeners-in-canada-ireland-and-new-zealand-can-soon-access-more-than-250000-audiobooks/
- Book Brush survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwGZjhrL8_XIznqPDiujB0pSXwdBV_t8ZX18Y6aJ3T99rzw/viewform
- Say Hello to Fable! - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/say-hello-to-fable/
- Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner! - https://www.youtube.com/live/5XY1dLbSX_U?si=x9hU4yEJJlpLVcGc
- Draft2Digital Publishing: HUGE New Announcement! - https://www.youtube.com/live/kImDOZenwo4?si=Ipy-bUNzPWhsQqIv
- AI in Publishing: Insights From 250 Authors & Publishers - https://youtu.be/W7MnVVMzcoM?si=o_SyWHPx52oD6xf6
- Now In Colour: Bring Your Books to Life with the New Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour eReaders - https://www.kobo.com/news/now-in-colour-bring-your-books-to-life-with-the-new-kobo-libra-colour-and-kobo-clara-colour-ereaders
- Book Brush Hourly Concepts and Social Media Management | You Pick Which Designs I Try! - https://youtu.be/My0o3rupdjo?si=3uTVTS0sJz4x1w3n
- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link). Use code APRILPRO20 for 20% off before April 19, 2024.
- The Hot Sheet March 2024 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2024/04/march-2024-bestseller-lists
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- The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
- PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
- Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/
- Draft2Digital -- https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
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