YouTube Could Bring Audiobooks to Premium | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 22, 2026)
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Release Date: 10/22/2026
KDP Finally Responds to Missing Page Reads | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 5, 2026)
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KDP finally responds to questions about missing page reads and royalty reporting discrepancies following the Kindle+ rollout. Draft2Digital and Hoopla reveal new details about library distribution, while Bookvault expands its direct sales options. Plus, Get Authentic Book Reviews announces its closure, AuthorScale simplifies social media marketing, and the AuthorTube Writing Conference returns with a free day of presentations for authors. Novel Report - (affiliate link) KDP Reporting Updates FAQ - IngramSpark - Bookseller & Librarian Showcase (login required to access) - Title...
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Kindle+ Rolls Out as KDP Reports Go Haywire | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 29, 2026)
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Kindle Unlimited is becoming Kindle+, bringing eligible audiobooks into the subscription program, but KDP authors are reporting missing page reads, fluctuating royalty estimates, and changes to historical reports. This week's Self-Publishing News examines the Kindle+ rollout, the reporting problems authors are experiencing, and the unanswered questions about author earnings. Plus, the Alliance of Independent Authors warns about an approaching ACX royalty deadline, while new findings reveal an opportunity for Kindle+ authors to reach public libraries. Also covered are IngramSpark's holiday...
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YouTube Could Bring Audiobooks to Premium | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 22, 2026)
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YouTube could be preparing to enter the audiobook subscription market, raising questions about what that means for Audible, Spotify, and independent authors. Meanwhile, KDP has responded to concerns about permafree books, IngramSpark has expanded Share & Sell into Australia, and Ream has published its first major report on how readers discover and engage with fiction. We're also covering new audiobook opportunities through Kobo Plus, Spotify, and Voices by INaudio, along with important holiday publishing deadlines. Novel Report - (affiliate link) Is KDP Ending Permafree Books? - ...
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ACX Royalty Changes and Spotify's Big Audiobook Move | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 15, 2026)
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ACX is reporting higher royalties under Audible's new payment model, but important questions remain about what authors are actually earning. Meanwhile, Audible is expanding into new markets, Spotify for Authors has introduced new ways to promote audiobooks, and Spoken is expanding its AI audiobook production tools. Plus, a free ISBN barcode generator gives authors more control over their print books, The Self Publishing Show Live is coming to the US, and we've got additional events and resources worth knowing about. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for October 15, 2026. Novel...
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ACX Finally Adds Audiobook Preorders & Amazon Ads | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 8, 2026)
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ACX just added audiobook preorders and opened verified audiobooks to Amazon Ads, giving authors new ways to build momentum and reach listeners. Audible is also testing interactive audiobook features, while Spotify is expanding audiobooks to more than 180 markets worldwide. Plus, KDP permafree may be changing, IngramSpark refreshed its free author training, and Written Word Media wants indie authors to weigh in on its annual survey. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for October 8, 2026. Novel Report - (affiliate link) The Self Publishing Show (Episode 467) Amazon KDP...
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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 - ...
info_outlineYouTube could be preparing to enter the audiobook subscription market, raising questions about what that means for Audible, Spotify, and independent authors. Meanwhile, KDP has responded to concerns about permafree books, IngramSpark has expanded Share & Sell into Australia, and Ream has published its first major report on how readers discover and engage with fiction. We're also covering new audiobook opportunities through Kobo Plus, Spotify, and Voices by INaudio, along with important holiday publishing deadlines.
- Novel Report - https://DaleLinks.com/NovelReport (affiliate link)
- Is KDP Ending Permafree Books? - https://youtu.be/Hg_PZt3JdQc?si=h_NrEoIw26o7qJkY
- IngramSpark: Share & Sell Now Available in Australian Dollar - https://www.ingramspark.com/new-feature-share-sell-now-available-in-australian-dollar
- Good Ereader: YouTube might offer Audiobooks in 2027 - https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/youtube-might-offer-audiobooks-in-2027
- 9to5 Google: YouTube reportedly ‘looking’ into adding audiobooks to Premium - https://9to5google.com/2026/10/15/youtube-may-add-audiobooks-to-app/
- More Branches: Spotify Audiobooks Are Coming to Nigeria - https://www.morebranches.com/spotify-audiobooks-are-coming-to-nigeria/
- Kobo Writing Life: Kobo Plus Audiobooks Launch in France: Info for Authors - https://www.kobo.com/kobo-writing-life/blog/kobo-plus-audiobooks-launch-in-france-info-for-authors
- Barnes and Noble Press: Receiving My Print Book - https://help-press.barnesandnoble.com/hc/en-us/articles/5359210768667-Receiving-My-Print-Book
- Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com
- Voices by INaudio - https://voicesbyinaudio.com
- Curios - https://www.curios.com/
- Ream - https://reamstories.com
- Ream Insights (October 2026) - https://storage.googleapis.com/mailerlite-uploads-prod/S82792/KoI7OlhLNbBQFaKAD9d0ZsbLJ9rC2B54ZSucwhf4.pdf
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- Amazon Associates - https://affiliate-program.amazon.com
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- Tertulia for Authors: Office Hours - http://authors.tertulia.com/newsletter
- Tertulia for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/TertuliaForAuthors (affiliate link)
- ProWritingAid presents Novel November - https://DaleLinks.com/NovNov (affiliate link)
- Indie Author Training: Finish the Book You Keep Starting - https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/talks/stop-collecting-halffinished-drafts/
- Authors Guild: Estate Planning for Writers: Protecting Your Creative Legacy - https://authorsguild.org/event/estate-planning-for-writers-protecting-your-creative-legacy/
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