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Best Email Service Provider for Authors
10/09/2024
Best Email Service Provider for Authors
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 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
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KDP Rolls Out Much-Needed NEW Feature | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2024)
10/08/2024
KDP Rolls Out Much-Needed NEW Feature | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2024)
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 Message Center - Pirate library must pay publishers $30M, but no one knows who runs it - New Change to Kindlepreneur YouTube! - How to Self-Edit Your Book: An Ultimate Checklist - Authors Guild: The Black List: Info Session for Fiction Writers - Authors Guild: From Manuscript to Marketplace: Exposure - Meet the YouTuber who wrote the book on Self-Publishing - ft. Dale Roberts - The Self-Publishing Advice Conference - Advertising for Books - Networking for Authors - (deadline Oct. 14, 2024) Credit: Laterpress - 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
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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
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Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites
10/01/2024
Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites
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 Pulitzer Prize-nominated book: Self-Publishing for New 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 - 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
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KDP & Overdrive Blocks THESE Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2024)
09/17/2024
KDP & Overdrive Blocks THESE Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2024)
Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) rolled out digital narration with voice cloning technology to a select few narrators in the US. KDP and Overdrive are putting their foot down on summary books and similar publications. And, NaNoWriMo put out a statement recently that infuriated authors. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Advertising for Books (my latest book) - 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: Happy 10th Birthday to Kindle Unlimited - OpenAI’s Deal with Condé Nast Sparks Concern; Plus, Rising Kindle Unlimited Payouts - Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts - Guide to Kindle Content Quality - NaNoWriMo: A Note to Our Community About our Comments on AI – September 2024 - Book Marketing Mastery event - Nonfiction Showcase Live Stream - Nonfiction Showcase Virtual Book Fair - Advertising for Books - Networking for Authors ARC Team - (deadline October 14, 2024) From Manuscript to Marketplace: Toward Eternity - Credit: The Hot Sheet - Laterpress - 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
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Authors AI Review: Editing Software for Writers
09/16/2024
Authors AI Review: Editing Software for Writers
Curious about the best editing software for writers? Discover how Authors.AI, an AI-based writing tool, can enhance your writing skills, improve sentence structures, and boost productivity. Find out why it's one of the best apps for writers and an essential addition to your writing tools. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Authors AI - (referral link) Infestate (my fiction work) - Advertising for Books (my latest book) - 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
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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
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AutoCrit Review: Editing Software for Writers
09/09/2024
AutoCrit Review: Editing Software for Writers
Looking for the best editing software for writers? Discover how AutoCrit, an online manuscript editing tool, can refine your writing style and get your work ready for publication. Find out why it's considered one of the best apps for writers and a must-have among writing tools. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) AutoCrit - 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
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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
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Fictionary Review: Editing Software for Writers
08/26/2024
Fictionary Review: Editing Software for Writers
Curious about the best editing software for writers? Explore how Fictionary's structural editing tools can enhance your writing process. Learn why it's considered one of the best apps for writers, and discover its features and benefits for authors. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Fictionary - Fictionary Blog - Recommended videos about Fictionary: Structural Editing with Fictionary | Adrienne Deeb - Self Editing Your Novel with Fictionary | Kristina Stanley - Fictionary: Behind-the-Scenes Interviews with Authors - Is Fictionary Worth It? | Fiction Editing Software - 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
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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
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Best Book Formatting Software for Authors
08/19/2024
Best Book Formatting Software for Authors
Looking for the best book formatting software for your self-publishing journey? Discover the top options like Atticus, Vellum, Dibbly Create, Scrivener, and Microsoft Word. Find out which one suits your needs for creating professional-quality books and get insights on features, usability, and pricing. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Atticus - Vellum - Scrivener - 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
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Is Amazon Best Seller Rank Broken for Books? | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 12, 2024)
08/13/2024
Is Amazon Best Seller Rank Broken for Books? | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 12, 2024)
The Amazon Best Seller Rank has been unreliable and Amazon Ads seems to be suffering similar issues. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shared recently how Amazon Ads do more than sell books for you; it trains the Amazon algorithms. And, The Alliance of Independent Authors warns you about pirated books on Soundcloud. 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: Anyone else seeing Amazon Sales Ranking glitching at the moment? - Woke up this AM to zero impressions - Sell More Books With Amazon Ads 2.0 - Book Brush survey - Draft2Digital presents: Self-Publishing Roadmap for Success - Reedsy Leaning presents: Novel-Writing Q&A - StoryOrigin presents: Do's and Don'ts of Book Cover Design: Q&A with Miblart - The Book Launch Playbook - The Bald Truth with Dale L. Roberts - Finishing the Hat w/ Dale L. Roberts - Miblart - (affiliate link) - Join my Advance Reader Copy team for my next book - Credit: Richard at KBookPromotions - Kindlepreneur - Alliance of Independent Authors - (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
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Book Brush Review: Graphic Design for Authors
08/12/2024
Book Brush Review: Graphic Design for Authors
Curious about how Book Brush can enhance your book marketing strategies? Wondering if their free and premium options are worth it for your Amazon KDP marketing campaigns? Discover how Book Brush's tools for A+ content graphics, book cover design, and marketing graphics can boost your book promotion efforts, including their new done-for-you service, Hourly Concepts. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Book Brush - 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
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Amazon KDP Wants Your ID, Is It Safe? | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 5, 2024)
08/06/2024
Amazon KDP Wants Your ID, Is It Safe? | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 5, 2024)
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! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Self-Publishing for New 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 - Sources: Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Update to your advertising fees - Lumi - Spotify CEO expects profit growth to continue amid investments in audiobooks - Identity Verification for KDP - Draft2Digital: Bibliotheca is Now cloudLibrary - Supercharging Leonardo.Ai’s Innovation with Canva - How to Get Amazon Book Reviews - Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro - Q&A with Dale Roberts - Writing Time: An Inspired Path Forward Without the Push-and-Pull - Self Publishing With Dale L. Roberts on the @BFACShow - Credit: The Hot Sheet - 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
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Sell More Books with eBookFairs.com?
08/05/2024
Sell More Books with eBookFairs.com?
Curious about how eBookFairs.com can boost your book marketing? Wondering how to get more book reviews on Amazon or sell more books on Amazon Kindle? Discover the secrets of online book fairs and how they can help you sell more books and increase your KDP sales. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) eBookFairs - (affiliate link) eBookFair I participated in: Self-Publishing for New 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 - 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
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KDP Account Termination Risk & How To Avoid It | Self-Publishing News (July 29, 2024)
07/30/2024
KDP Account Termination Risk & How To Avoid It | Self-Publishing News (July 29, 2024)
Written Word Media published a deep dive piece about how to avoid an Amazon KDP termination or suspension. IngramSpark launched a new free tool for authors; is it any good? And, Barnes & Noble Press loads you up with their top tips for summer book marketing. All that and more in the self-publishing news. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Get my latest book at every major online retailer: - Self-Publishing for New Authors - Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: Awards for Authors: Secrets from a Book Award Judge - Mastering Metadata: How to Avoid KDP Account Suspension - IngramSpark's Book-Building Tool - Hot Summer Book Marketing Tips for Indie Authors - Atticus: Customer Success Geek - Reader Magnets and Growing Your Email List for Indie Author Success - PublishDrive - (referral link) Selling Audiobooks: Production, Marketing, and Distribution - Q&A w/ Lindsay Senior @ Author’s Republic - Non Fiction Extravaganza July Part 2 - Self Publishing for New Authors 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
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Dibbly Create Review: Is It Worth the Money in 2024?
07/30/2024
Dibbly Create Review: Is It Worth the Money in 2024?
Are you looking for the ideal writing software for authors? Would you like to know the best word processor for writing content--whether ebooks, a novel, or any type of content marketing? What if the word processing software had AI integration? Enter Dibbly Create! Let's review all the features and options available through this free and premium software for writers to determine if it's what works best for publishing books in 2024! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) The AI Book Method (ebook) - (affiliate link) Get my latest book at every major online retailer: Self-Publishing for New Authors - 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 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
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Is Audible’s New Royalty Model Any Good? | Self-Publishing News (July 22, 2024)
07/23/2024
Is Audible’s New Royalty Model Any Good? | Self-Publishing News (July 22, 2024)
Audible announces a new royalty model for indie authors publishing direct to their platform while signaling they aren't quite ready to roll it out for ACX account holders. Alessandra Torre is selling a part of her company Authors AI, but is it truly worth $8 million dollars? And, ProWritingAid unveiled their new branding with a statement by the CEO and founder of the company. 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: Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) A new chapter for ProWritingAid - ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) Kindlepreneur - Self-Publishing for New Authors - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Authors A.I. - GET A PIECE OF AUTHORS A.I. (Start Engine) - Audible’s New Royalty Model: More Opportunities for Authors and Publishers - Streetlib - Win $250 in Reedsy's weekly short story competition - Kindle Storyteller Award - Authors Guild Launchpad: Platform Building for Self-Publishing Authors - Authors Guild Launchpad: Marketing and Promoting Self-Published Books - Dibbly presents Time Traveler's Guide: Crafting Captivating Historical Fiction Epics - Children's Book Mastery Summit - How to Attract Book Clubs to You and Your Book with DiAnn Mills - Credit: The Alliance of Independent Authors - (affiliate link) The Hot Sheet - 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
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Is This Grammar Checker App Good? | ProWritingAid Review 2024
07/23/2024
Is This Grammar Checker App Good? | ProWritingAid Review 2024
ProWritingAid is a free and premium grammar checking tool that provides a variety of reports and options. But, is this grammar checker worth the money? And, why does the plagiarism check cost additional money? Also, how does ProWritingAid compare to other apps like Grammarly? Find out if ProWritingAid is the ideal app for authors needing to grammar check their content. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) 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 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
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Amazon KDP Giving $62,000 to Vella Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 15, 2024)
07/16/2024
Amazon KDP Giving $62,000 to Vella Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 15, 2024)
Amazon KDP rolled out a new contest for Kindle Vella where the prize pool is over $62,000. Is it a ploy to bring more authors back? Or, a legitimate way to elevate authors? The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced a HUGE update to the market research tool, Publisher Rocket, that includes a whole new Amazon Ads option and a free course for Amazon Advertising. And, Miblgroup is celebrating their 8th birthday and want you to save a bunch on your next order. All that and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) NEW FEATURE: Amazon Ads Made Easy! - Sell More Books with Amazon Ads 2.0 - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) The Vellys - Miblart's 8th Birthday Celebration (Use code MIBLCAKE15) - (affiliate link) Getpremades (Use code PREMADE20) - Book Cover Critique 2024 - Author Education Revamp: See What's New! - Self-Publishing for New Authors - 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
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Publisher Rocket Review: Is It Worth $199? (2024)
07/16/2024
Publisher Rocket Review: Is It Worth $199? (2024)
Are you looking for a more efficient way to research keywords? Would you like to know the best way to find a category for your book on Amazon? What if you could search for the right targets for your Amazon Ads (AMS)? Then, let's explore the self-publishing tool, Publisher Rocket. Discover if the tool is good for KDP specific research and if the positive reviews are truly merited! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Get access to my NEW book: - Self-Publishing for New Authors - 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 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
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NEW Book Promotion for Authors Using IngramSpark | Self-Publishing News (July 8, 2024)
07/09/2024
NEW Book Promotion for Authors Using IngramSpark | Self-Publishing News (July 8, 2024)
IngramSpark is launching a new book promotion package with a hefty price tag. Will the services be worthwhile? Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) updated their sales report dashboard with some much-needed improvements. Is ACX still missing anything authors need beyond this update? And, the UK-based print on demand company Bookvault announced direct integration with the direct sales platform Payhip. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: Amazon Advertising - Bookvault + Payhip Integration - ACX - Draft2Digital: Notification Regarding Weltbild - IngramSpark: Promote Your Book - IngramSpark Academy: Self-Publishing Essentials - Spotify’s New Basic Plan Strips Out Audiobooks - How to analyze what book covers sell in your genre? - Streetlib: July and August Apple Promos - PublishDrive - (affiliate link) More Email Marketing Tips for Indie Authors - Book Brush presents: Level Up with the 5 Places You'll Make Money During a Kickstarter Campaign with Russell Nohelty - Smashwords July Summer/Winter Sale - My Smashwords Profile - 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
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Is This Marketing Tool for Books on Amazon Good? | StoryOrigin Review 2024
07/09/2024
Is This Marketing Tool for Books on Amazon Good? | StoryOrigin Review 2024
StoryOrigin is a cross-promotional marketing tool for authors that helps authors build their email lists, increase book sales and page reads, and get more reviews. Whether you're looking for software to handle beta readers or distribute to an advanced reader copy team or manage newsletter swaps with other authors - StoryOrigin is a versatile tool all writers should consider for their self published book. But, is this marketing tool for books on Amazon and beyond any good? How does StoryOrigin compare to its competitor, BookFunnel? And, is it truly necessary for publishing books? Get deeper insights in this podcast! StoryOrigin - (affiliate link) Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) 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 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
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MASSIVE Class Action Lawsuit Against Amazon & Audible | Self-Publishing News (June 24, 2024)
06/25/2024
MASSIVE Class Action Lawsuit Against Amazon & Audible | Self-Publishing News (June 24, 2024)
An author is filing a class action lawsuit against Amazon due to the stranglehold Audible has on the audiobook market. Spotify is in hot water because of bundling music and audiobooks through their subscription service. And, Amazon KDP wants you to watch out for scammers and frauds. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: How to spot fraudulent publishing websites and protect yourself from scams - Amazon KDP Scams & Frauds - Barnes And Noble Is Unfairly Targeting Indie Paperbacks and Removing Them From Their Site! - Music Publishers File FTC Complaint Against Spotify Claiming ‘Fraudulent’ Practices - Amazon accused of audiobook monopoly in author class action - BookFunnel Announces Support for Direct Sales for Audiobooks - Bookvault Product Update: June! - Bookvault Product Update Images - Laterpress - Laterpress User Constitution - Dibbly Create (Token Usage Feature rollout) - (affiliate link) Kickstarter: The Write Stuff with Kerrie Flanagan - PublishDrive presents: Manuscript formatting and book upload - How to start your publishing journey - Reedsy presents: Live Editing Session #4 with Tom Bromley - Book Brush presents: Savvy Solutions for Summer: Six Smart Suggestions for Hourly Concepts - The story behind Self Publishing with Dale Roberts // Wordslinger ep 228 - Authortube Writing Conference - The Future of Self-Publishing Roundtable - Credit: The Hot Sheet - The Alliance of Independent Authors - (affiliate link) Laterpress - 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
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Book Award Pro Review: Are They Worth It in 2024?
06/24/2024
Book Award Pro Review: Are They Worth It in 2024?
Are you thinking about submitting your book to awards programs? Not sure where to go or who to trust for getting more book awards? Then, let's explore Book Award Pro, the website that helps authors place their books into a winning position. Find out if Book Award Pro is worth it in 2024! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Authortube Writing Conference - The Future of Self-Publishing on Amazon & Beyond - 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 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
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Draft2Digital + DropCap = MORE Book Sales | Self-Publishing News (June 17, 2024)
06/18/2024
Draft2Digital + DropCap = MORE Book Sales | Self-Publishing News (June 17, 2024)
Draft2Digital announced a partnership with the foreign translation rights platform, DropCap. Smashwords is hosting their annual Summer/Winter sale. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson dropped a hint that Publisher Rocket is finally getting a price increase. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - Sources: Authortube Writing Conference - How Draft2Digital Authors Can Showcase Their Books to the Foreign Language Rights Market - Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale (D2D-facing) - Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Kobo Promotional Opportunities - GetCovers Design Help Service - (affiliate link) Bestseller Book Launch Checklist - 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
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Gumroad vs Payhip: Best Direct Sales Platform for Authors 2024
06/17/2024
Gumroad vs Payhip: Best Direct Sales Platform for Authors 2024
Are you an author looking for the best direct sales platforms for selling ebooks and digital downloads? Have you consider Gumroad or PayHip? If not, you'll want to see how robust these two options are and how you've got an alternative platform to sell your ebook online. You won't need your own website with Gumroad and PayHip, but of these two alternatives, which one is best for authors? Let's discuss it! Gumroad - PayHip - (affiliate link) PayHip Marketplace (coming soon) - 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 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
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KDP Changes Rules for Keywords??? | Self-Publishing News (June 10, 2024)
06/11/2024
KDP Changes Rules for Keywords??? | Self-Publishing News (June 10, 2024)
Amazon KDP changed their recommendations for keywords and the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shared his thoughts. Streetlib rolled out seasonal promotional opportunities for account holders. Michael La Ronn shared insights into Amazon Ads. And, Draft2Digital CEO Kris Austin sheds light on the progress of the Smashwords migration. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Sources: Streetlib Promos - From Motionflick Studios to Snow Day Film - Amazon Keyword Rules: New Update! - Optimize Your Amazon Ads for Holiday Events - Smashwords Account Migration Updates - May 2024 Bestseller Lists - You're invited: Is your book idea a winner? - Credit: The Hot Sheet - 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 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
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Publishing Audiobooks: ACX Alternatives Worth Considering 2024
06/11/2024
Publishing Audiobooks: ACX Alternatives Worth Considering 2024
Over the past few weeks, I've shared some of the best Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) alternatives for publishing audiobooks. However, there are a few self-publishing companies that offer audiobook publishing as one of three publication types. Today, let's compare a few aggregate publishing companies that handle distribution to Amazon, Audible, and beyond! Kobo Writing Life - Google Play Books - Streetlib - PublishDrive - BookBaby - KDP - Book Funnel - 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 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
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