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MAJOR UPDATE: KDP Terminating Vella & Old Reports | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 28, 2024) 10/29/2024

MAJOR UPDATE: KDP Terminating Vella & Old Reports | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 28, 2024) 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 - 🔵Join Me on Discord - 🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - 📚 My Books - Source: - Written Word Media: 2024 Indie Author Survey Results - - KDP: Old KDP Reports will be removed on November 11, 2024 - - KDP: Kindle Vella Announcement - - Hidden Gems Books: Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art - - IngramSpark - - SiteGround: Master Email Marketing With Our 6-day Course - (affiliate link) - PublishDrive: Mastering EPUB Formatting - Avoiding Common Pitfalls - - StoryOrigin: Author Platform Mastery: Website, Social Media, Newsletter - - ProWritingAid: Horror Writers' Fest - (affiliate link) - GetCovers - (use GETTREAT20 for 20% off till Nov. 4, 2024) (affiliate link) - Miblart - (use MIBLTREAT15 for 15% off till Nov. 4, 2024). (affiliate link) - Print Nation Digital Publishing: Unboxing & Little Free Library Distribution - - Turning a Fiction Book Into a Comic Book Series | D.B. Goodin - - DL Tillery: Advertising For Books & Networking For Authors Book Reviews - - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) - The Bookfest Book Award - - Self-Publishing for New Authors - - Non Fiction Extravaganza October Part 2 (Virtual Book Fair) - - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 48 Hours (ARC access) - 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 behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts /episode/index/show/selfpubwithdale/id/33656642

Author Membership Services Review 10/29/2024

NEW Promotional Tool by Barnes & Noble Press | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2024) 10/22/2024

Storiad Review: Book Marketing Services for Authors 10/22/2024

Best Web Hosting Services for Authors 10/15/2024

Ebook Sales Projected to Hit $29.9 Billion | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2024) 10/15/2024

Best Email Service Provider for Authors 10/09/2024

KDP Rolls Out Much-Needed NEW Feature | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2024) 10/08/2024

Draft2Digital Puts Foot Down on These Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 30, 2024) 10/01/2024

Draft2Digital Puts Foot Down on These Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 30, 2024) 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 Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books - Sources: Draft2Digital: Content Policy Changes - Draft2Digital: 2024 AI Training Survey Results - Google Play Books: Introducing contentless pre-orders - Miblart - (affiliate link) Wolves in Authors’ Clothing: Beware Social Media Marketing Scams - IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today! - Reverse ASIN for Books - See your Competitors Keywords - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Barnes & Noble Press - Advertising for Books - 20+ Nonfiction Authors Share Insights at the Inaugural Nonfiction Showcase - Engage Readers Without Selling Out — Diane Vallere’s Approach to Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast - How to Market and Promote Your Book When Publishing Wide: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland - Fully Booked EP141: A Publishing Powerhouse Roundtable about AI Writing & More... - The Indy Author Podcast: Book Sponsorships with Dale L. Roberts - 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 behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts /episode/index/show/selfpubwithdale/id/33274142

Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites 10/01/2024

KDP & Overdrive Blocks THESE Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2024) 09/17/2024

Authors AI Review: Editing Software for Writers 09/16/2024

NEW: PublishDrive Launches FREE Option for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 9, 2024) 09/10/2024

NEW: PublishDrive Launches FREE Option for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 9, 2024) PublishDrive just launched a new free option for publishing ebooks where you get 100% of net profits. The Authors Guild applauds the recent decision to hold Internet Archive accountable for blatant book pirating. Soundcloud is playing host to bad actors that freely promote your pirated book. And, Ingram Book Group just got audiobook distribution to Spotify; what does this mean for other companies using Ingram for distribution? 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: Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive’s Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - Written Word Media: Annual Author Survey - Soundcloud Piracy Warning - IngramSpark Giveaway - Bringing More Audiobooks From Independent Authors to Spotify With Ingram Content Group - Dibbly Create rolls out new Content Writer feature for fiction - affiliate link) PublishDrive Opens New Distribution Option - Book Brush - Your ticket to the new Authortunities Hub PLUS the Space and Time ToC for #147 - BookLife's Indie Spotlight - BookBaby: 15 Book Promotion Ideas to Boost Your Sales and Reach - Authors Guild: What Agents Want from Querying Authors - Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors - Book Marketing Mastery with Dale L. Roberts : Proven Strategies from 10+ Years Experience - Unlock Speaker Success Now! Indie Authors Share Secrets - eBookFairs - Advertising for Books: A Guide to Promoting & Selling with the Largest Online Bookseller - (advanced access available till Sept. 14, 2024) Source: Miblart - (affiliate link) 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 behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts /episode/index/show/selfpubwithdale/id/32982112

AutoCrit Review: Editing Software for Writers 09/09/2024

NEW Self Publishing Scams | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2024) 08/27/2024

NEW Self Publishing Scams | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2024) The digital publishing company Print Nation is partnering with me for an ongoing book marketing case study and we'd like YOU to join. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new book for authors wanting to increase visibility on Amazon. And, the Authors Guild shined a spotlight on a potential scam hitting your email inbox. 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: Free Book Marketing & Promotion for Authors | Little Free Libraries - Help us Donate Books to Little Free Libraries - (deadline Sept. 13, 2024) THE AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO AMAZON VISIBILITY - Free Amazon Ads Course (Updated 2024) - (affiliate link) Authors Guild: Publishing Scam Alerts - How to Write a Selling Book Blurb: 11 Tips for Authors + Examples - Book Genie: Editorial Toxic Traits... - Authortunities Hub: a Gated Online Community Opens Next Weekend - ProWritingAid Storyteller's Sale - (affiliate link) Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker - Mark Leslie Lefebvre: One Hand Screaming: Deluxe Hardcover Horror Collection - Booking Local Media for Your Book Promotions with Jason Jones - StoryOrigin: From Pen to Profit: Mastering Book Writing and Digital Marketing - Book Brush: From Page to Presence: Crafting Your Author Brand with Sherry Briscoe - Self-Publishing for New Authors (book 1) - Advanced Self-Publishing for Authors (book 2) - Advertising for Books (book 3 ARC) - 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 behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts /episode/index/show/selfpubwithdale/id/32752842

Fictionary Review: Editing Software for Writers 08/26/2024

Free Book Editor: Submit Your Manuscript | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 19, 2024) 08/20/2024

Free Book Editor: Submit Your Manuscript | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 19, 2024) Scribd and Audible launched a new customer-facing AI-based search feature; is it a good thing? Apple is now requiring all authors distributing ebooks through them to disclose trader status in accordance with the new law rolling out (Digital Services Act). And, UCLA writing instructor Jeanne De Vita is looking for authors needing some editing done on up to 5,000 words of their manuscript. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Sources: Apple: Manage Digital Services Act compliance information - OpenAI has the tech to watermark ChatGPT text—it just won’t release it - Scribd, Inc. Debuts New AI-Powered Features that Make Searching and Enjoying Content Easier Than Ever - Audible Is Beta Testing AI-Powered Search - Jeanne De Vita's Author Solicitation Form - Miblart: Author Tool Mastery: Direct Sales, Website, Newsletter, and ARC Team - PublishDrive: Understanding of royalty payments and sales dashboard - Authors Guild: From Manuscript to Marketplace: Ninetails: Nine Tales - Connect with Your Readers: Content Tips from Book Brush - Jenny Hansen Lane: Side Hustles That ACTUALLY Work With Self-Publishing - Draft2Digital: Self Publishing Roadmap for Success - Advanced Self-Publishing for Authors - Join my ARC Team - Credit: The Hot Sheet - 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 - 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 behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts /episode/index/show/selfpubwithdale/id/32646992