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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing dropped two prominent features on their platform, one of which being Kindle Vella. Written Word Media published their findings in a recent indie author survey. The guys at Hidden Gems Books shared a recent post about how well AI-generated art faired against stock images for promoting books on Facebook. The findings are interesting to say the least. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! - Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) 🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - 🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - ...

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Wondering which author membership service is right for you? Discover the benefits, differences, and costs of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Authors Guild. Learn how these services can support your indie book publishing journey and enhance your writing career. - Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) - The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) - Author's Guild - - Independent Book Publishers Association - 🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - 🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - ...

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Barnes and Noble Press rolled out a free new promotional tool for authors. The holiday season is coming right up and print on demand companies want you to order your books by specific deadlines. And, PublishDrive is offering 50% off their plans for a limited time. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books - Sources: PublishDrive - (affiliate link). The 50% off sale is good through...

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Curious about how Storiad can enhance your book marketing efforts? Explore how this platform offers a variety of strategies, including book promotion, review gathering, and publicity. Uncover the features, costs, and determine if it's the right fit for authors looking to market their books effectively. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Storiad - (affiliate link) Interview with Storiad Founder, Ramzi Hajj - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books -   ...

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Wondering which web hosting service is best for your author website? Discover how SiteGround, WordPress, StoryOrigin, and Storiad stack up in terms of cost and features. Uncover the best options for creating a professional online presence as an author. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Good Wix -   WordPress -   Better Storiad - (affiliate link) StoryOrigin - (affiliate link) MailerLite - (affiliate link) Best SiteGround - (affiliate link) SquareSpace - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub -   Subscribe to my email newsletter -   Join Channel Memberships - ...

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Ebook sales are projected to hit $29.9 billion by 2033. Authors Guild announces new partnership with an AI licensing company called Created by Humans. And, Findaway Voices by Spotify announces expansion of audiobook distribution for Spotify. All that and more in the self-publishing news. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books -   Sources: Ebooks Market Revenue Surges to $29.9 billion by 2033 - Authors Guild Partners...

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Looking for the best email service provider for authors? Discover and compare Mailerlite, Mailchimp, Convertkit, Author.email, and Author Letter, covering both free and premium options. Explore the features, costs, and best choices to optimize your email marketing strategy, whether you're a cash-strapped author or ready to invest. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) MailerLite - (affiliate link) Mailchimp - (referral link) Convertkit - Author Email - Author Letter -   Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter -   Join Channel Memberships - Join Me...

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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out a new customer support tracking system. Dave Chesson steps down from the Kindlepreneur on YouTube, handing off the reins to author Zak Diamanti. And, a book pirating website owes $30 million in damages, but no one knows who to send the bill to. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books -   Sources: Customer Support...

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The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced the new Reverse ASIN research tool for Publisher Rocket, a game-changer for keyword research. Draft2Digital shared the results from a recent survey about AI licensing, plus they announced major plans to remove and block any summary books published through their platform. And, Miblart gives you all the details you need to know for increasing book sales. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!  Book Award Pro -   (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub -   Subscribe to my email newsletter -   Join...

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Curious about how to get book reviews on Amazon? Learn about Pubby.co, GetBooksReviewed.com, and Bookbite.co, where authors can read other authors' books to earn points for their own reviews. Explore the perks, costs, and safety of these author review swap sites to boost your Amazon book reviews. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Pubby -   Get Books Reviewed - Christian Authors Unite - BookBlaze - Authentic Book Reviews - Get Book Reviews on Amazon Without Violating Guidelines -   (interview with Authentic Book Reviews' founder) My latest book: Advertising for Books -   My...

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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out a new identity verification system; can we trust them with our personal information? If not, what are the alternatives? Amazon Ads implemented new fees on Canadian advertising. And, Draft2Digital shared news about a recent change in a partner's name; will it affect you? All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week! 

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