How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books)
The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast
Release Date: 05/02/2025
The Best Kept Secrets in Book Marketing (2025) | Angela Yuriko Smith
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Tired of book marketing advice that doesn’t work in the real world? Angela Yuriko Smith—author, president of the Horror Writers Association, and creator of Authortunities—joins me live to reveal how authors are finding real visibility through the power of strategic promotion. We’ll dig into how to make the most of book fairs, awards, conferences, and more—and why most authors overlook the marketing gold that’s right in front of them. If you’re looking for practical ways to grow your readership without wasting time or money, don’t miss this episode. Authortunities - ...
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Radish Ends, Booktrovert Begins: Big Publishing Moves
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Radish Fiction is officially shutting down by December 2025. NetGalley just launched a consumer-facing discovery site called Booktrovert. And ACX is testing voice replica AI for audiobook narration. In this week's news update, I cover the latest shifts in the self-publishing world—including a deepfake interview warning, AI narration breakthroughs, and a major indie publishing milestone from Spoken.press. 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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How to Scale Your Author Business (Without Burnout) | Jonny Andrews
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Tired of trying to do everything as an author? Jonny Andrews joins me to break down how to grow your author business without the stress. We’re talking systems, mindset, and strategy—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building real momentum. If you're ready to scale smart, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Scale Your Hustle - Faceless Business Empire - 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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What a Judge Just Said About AI & Copyright | Self-Publishing News (July 7, 2025)
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Major news just dropped in the world of AI and copyright, and authors need to pay attention. A federal judge made a surprising ruling about how AI models can use books, and it could change everything. Plus, new opportunities for indie authors with MailerLite, PublishDrive, Bookvault, and more. Catch up on everything happening in publishing this week. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . News Sources: AI chatbots need more books...
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Mastering Amazon Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Indie Authors
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Struggling to make Amazon Ads work for your books? In this exclusive interview, Dale L. Roberts sits down with Sylvia Hubbard to unpack the biggest challenges and questions authors face when advertising on Amazon. From targeting to budgeting to measuring success, this video offers indie authors a roadmap to smarter, more effective advertising strategies. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation will shift your mindset and equip you to take action. Sylvia Hubbard - Advertising for Books - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe...
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How an Indie Author Won 50+ Book Awards on a Budget | Ross Brand of Livestream Universe
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Think book awards are only for big-budget authors? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by indie author Ross Brand, who’s won over 50 book awards using Book Award Pro, even on the free plan. He shares how to choose the right awards, save money, and turn wins into long-term visibility. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to submit your book, this is it. Ross Brand - Ross on YouTube - Ross on Substack - Ross's Books - Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on...
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Major Shakeup in Author Platforms: What You Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (June 16, 2025)
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A major shift in the book world is brewing as Everand acquires Fable, signaling a new direction for online book clubs and author-reader engagement. Meanwhile, Amazon has quietly cut more jobs—this time in the books division—raising questions about the future of publishing operations. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Authors can tap into a fresh wave of events like the Book Launchers summit, the ALLi podcast, and the upcoming Author Nation conference to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re serious about writing, marketing, or selling books, this week’s news matters. Subscribe to The...
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What Successful Authors Do Differently in 2025 | Emma Boyer of Written Word Media
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If your book promotions aren’t working, it might be time to level up. Emma Boyer of Written Word Media returns to reveal what top authors are doing differently—and how you can apply those strategies in 2025. From advanced promo timing to new reader trends, we’re digging into what actually works right now to sell more books. Written Word Media - 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Where noted, some outbound links financially...
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BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Kills Hourly Rank Updates | Self-Publishing News (June 9, 2025)
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Amazon just made a major update that could reshape how your books perform on the platform. In this news segment, we break down what’s happening, how it could affect rankings, and what indie authors should keep in mind moving forward. Plus, important updates from Kobo, MailerLite, AppSumo, and more. YouTube for Authors - 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: The Amazon Algorithm Change You NEED to Know About - ...
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Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary
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Struggling to structure your novel? Learn how five key scenes can shape your story’s success. Kristina Stanley, founder of Fictionary and the School for Writers and Editors, joins us to share how these scenes vary across genres like romance, fantasy, and mystery. We’ll also explore free tools available to help you build stronger story structure, no matter your experience level. Fictionary - (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 - ...
info_outlineWhat if your books could sell themselves? Discover how to automate book marketing, set up sales funnels, and use email sequences to generate consistent book sales on autopilot. Work smarter, not harder, and free up more time to write!
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