KDP AI Audiobook Hits 40,000 on Audible | Self-Publishing News (May 13, 2024)
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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out beta access to their virtual voice program for distribution in 2023; now it's published over 40,000 titles on Audible. Find out what the customers think and how it could possibly ruffle some feathers. Also, PublishDrive picked up another audiobook partner in Wehear. And, Audible is now recommending audiobooks based on your viewing history on Amazon Prime Video. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel -...
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Publishing Audiobooks with Findaway Voices | Review 2024
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Are you publishing your audiobook through ACX yet still looking for other alternatives? Would you like to know an alternate way to publish your audiobooks to Amazon and Audible? Then, discover how Findaway Voices by Spotify might be the ideal place to distribute your audio content for free. Find out if Findaway Voices is worth it in 2024! Findaway Voices by Spotify - Payment Terms - My Email Newsletter - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Where noted, some outbound links financially...
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Self Publishing Trends You NEED to Know in 2024 | Self-Publishing News (May 6, 2024)
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Find out the latest trends in publishing for ebooks and print books. Also, traditional publishing house, HarperCollins partnered with Elevenlabs to produce digitally narrated audiobooks. And, Spotify rolled out a feature for pre-orders that more authors are going to love. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: Findaway Voices by Spotify - Never Miss a New Release With Countdown Pages for Audiobooks - Kindlepreneur - GetFast...
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Publishing Audiobooks on Audible | ACX Review 2024
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Are you planning to publish audiobooks? Have you been looking into Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX)? This company owned by Amazon provides the most direct route to Audible, but at what cost? Is publishing on ACX worth it? Find out the pros and cons of the most popular business in audiobook publishing. ACX - ACX Audio Lab - Audiblegate - ALLi's Watchdog List - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through...
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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 - ...
info_outlineCurious 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) - https://youtu.be/bb6235uI4VY?si=t48EA0ELE7cbvyj8
- The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)
Mentioned services:
- Barnes & Noble Press - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/
- Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/
- Google Play Books Partner Center - https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/
- Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/
- Amazon KDP - https://kdp.amazon.com/
- Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/
- Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/
- Lulu - https://lulu.com/
- Payhip - https://payhip.com/
- StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)
- Laterpress - https://laterpress.com/
- Streetlib - https://www.streetlib.com/
- XinXii - https://www.xinxii.com/
- Draft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
- PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
- IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com/. Use DALE2024 to waive one update fee in 2024.
- Bookvault - https://bookvault.app/ Use BVDALE to waive three upload fees.
- Blurb - https://blurb.com/
- Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
- Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
- Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord
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