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Urgent: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025)
06/03/2025
Urgent: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025)
Big changes are coming fast for indie authors. KDP is slashing royalties for print books under $9.99 starting next week. Meanwhile, Publisher Rocket is ending its lifetime license—soon, it’ll be monthly only. Plus, Spotify for Authors is moving features over from Findaway Voices and confirming promo code honors. Here’s what you need to know. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: How to Get Amazon Book Reviews Without Breaking the Rules - Publisher Rocket SALE - (affiliate link) KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - Spotify for Authors - Apple Books accepts accessibility metadata tags - Written Word Media presents: The YouTube Author Blueprint: From Zero to Growing Reader Community - ARC: YouTube for 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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How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards
05/30/2025
How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards
Think book awards are just about luck or deep pockets? Think again. In this interview, I sit down with Steven Seril, indie author and founder of the Outstanding Creator Awards, to talk about how authors can actually win book awards—without wasting time or money. We cover the biggest do’s and don’ts of submitting to contests, what judges really look for, and how to use awards to build your author brand. If you're thinking of entering a competition, watch this first. Outstanding Creator Awards - 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . 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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IngramSpark Rolls Out NEW Tools, Are They Worth It? | Self-Publishing News (May 26, 2025)
05/27/2025
IngramSpark Rolls Out NEW Tools, Are They Worth It? | Self-Publishing News (May 26, 2025)
In today’s indie author news update, we’re diving into the latest feature rollouts from IngramSpark, an exciting new marketing tool from Barnes & Noble Press, and a handful of cutting-edge book promotion services you’ll want to check out. We’re also covering updates from Apple Books, a powerful book structure fix from Fictionary, and wrapping up with a huge giveaway opportunity you don’t want to miss. Tune in and find out what’s new and what’s hot in self-publishing! 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com - IngramSpark May 2025 Newsletter - Barnes & Noble Press: A Free Book Marketing Tool for Self-Published Authors - Apple Books for Authors - Spoken.Press - Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Gemsy.io - (affiliate link) The Wide Author's Playbook: Unlocking Your Book’s Potential - Kindlepreneur: Cracking the Code to Amazon Book Sales - 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - Grand Prize Day – Win Big in Our Author Giveaway! - Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary - 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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The Ultimate Indie Author Sales Strategy: What I’d Do If I Had to Start Over
05/22/2025
The Ultimate Indie Author Sales Strategy: What I’d Do If I Had to Start Over
What if you had to start from scratch? In this episode, I’ll share the exact roadmap for indie authors, how to build a brand from nothing, and what actually works for long-term success. Whether you’re a new author or a seasoned pro, this is your playbook for more book sales. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . 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’s New Print Cut: Greed or Survival? | Self-Publishing News (May 19, 2025)
05/20/2025
Amazon’s New Print Cut: Greed or Survival? | Self-Publishing News (May 19, 2025)
Amazon KDP just announced a major change to print royalties, and the publishing world is buzzing. In this week’s self-publishing news, we cover the updated royalty rates, what it means for paperback authors, and how it may or may not tie into the rise of low-content and AI-generated books. We also look at a major court ruling that could finally open the door for easier mobile eBook sales, plus a new report from the U.S. Copyright Office on artificial intelligence and training data. If you care about book sales, author income, or where publishing is headed next, don’t miss this week's 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - KDP Print Calculator - The Bottom Line - US Copyright Office - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3 - Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales - Coauthoring Nonfiction: Strategies for Successful Collaboration - Outstanding Creator Awards - Wide Publishing for Authors - Mastering Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP - How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards - 30 Books Giveaway - 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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How to Sell Audiobooks (Even If You Can’t Afford a Narrator)
05/16/2025
How to Sell Audiobooks (Even If You Can’t Afford a Narrator)
Want to publish an audiobook but can’t afford a narrator? Discover AI narration vs. professional narration, where to distribute audiobooks, and how to market them effectively. Audiobooks are growing FAST—don’t miss out on this huge revenue opportunity! 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . 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 Tools, Real Scams, and Big Author Warnings | Self-Publishing News (May 12, 2025)
05/13/2025
New Tools, Real Scams, and Big Author Warnings | Self-Publishing News (May 12, 2025)
Scams are getting smarter—and authors are the new target. In this week’s publishing news, we cover what to avoid, what to watch for, and the latest tools helping indie authors succeed. Plus, the U.S. Copyright Office just made your publishing life a lot easier. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Spotify for Authors Terms of Use - INAudio - U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit - Two to Avoid: Book Order Scams and Fake Reviews - Getcovers: Top 10 Tools for Indie Authors 2025 - Get Authentic Book Reviews - Speech Transcription with parakeet - ProseWrite - (affiliate link) Bookvault Q&A Webinar - StoryOrigin: Creating With Eyes Wide Open: Author Life in a Capitalist World - Authors Guild: Translation Contracts 101 - Dibbly Create: Scale Your KDP Business Fast: Publish Market-Ready Books in 30 Minutes - (affiliate link) Self-Publishing with ALLi: The Power of Relationships in Author Marketing - Author Nation - (affiliate link) 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - Credit: Authors Guild - 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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How to Run Profitable Ads Without Losing Your Shirt
05/08/2025
How to Run Profitable Ads Without Losing Your Shirt
Scared of losing money on ads? Learn how to start small, scale up, and make your ads profitable without overspending. Whether you’re using Amazon Ads, Facebook Ads, or BookBub, these ad strategies will help you turn clicks into sales. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Advertising for Books - 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 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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Findaway Voices Is Gone? What Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (May 5, 2025)
05/06/2025
Findaway Voices Is Gone? What Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (May 5, 2025)
Something big is happening in the audiobook world—Spotify just changed how indie authors distribute their audiobooks, and it could impact your publishing future. In this week’s Self-Publishing News, I’ll break down what’s happening with Findaway Voices and the brand-new company INAudio. Plus, updates from Laterpress, PublishDrive, and a new feature inside Dibbly Create that could change how you write your next book. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Spotify Transitions Select Audiobook Distribution Services to INaudio - INAudio: A Message from our Founders - Laterpress - Laterpress: Monthly and Annual Subscriptions - Get Authentic Book Reviews - Dibbly Create: Guided Book Flow - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) PublishDrive: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): What Authors and Publishers Need to Know - PublishDrive - (affiliate link) * 50% off special ends Wednesday Book Brush: The ABCs of Amazon A+ Content - Beyond the Blast: Book Marketing Tactics for Long-Term Success - 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - 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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How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books)
05/02/2025
How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books)
What 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! 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . 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 Just Got a Major Upgrade | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 28, 2025)
04/29/2025
Publisher Rocket Just Got a Major Upgrade | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 28, 2025)
Major updates are shaking up the self-publishing world this week! A popular author tool just expanded its reach, a new feature could help you earn more from your book sales, and indie authors now have a surprising new way to boost their global discoverability. Plus, one important deadline is coming fast—you don't want to miss it. Let’s dive in! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - heck out my main YouTube channel - My Books - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book - Apple Books for Authors - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) PublishDrive Celebrates 10 Years with 50% off all plans - (affiliate link) PublishDrive: Exclusive copyrights - requirements and protection of intellectual works from future theft - 30 Books in 30 Days - Author Nation (early bird ends on May 1) - (affiliate link) Author Nation 2025: Last Chance for Early Bird! - Book Launch Panel with Teddy Smith - 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 Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke
04/22/2025
Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke
Think you need expensive ads or a huge following to sell books? Think again! This episode busts common book marketing myths, exposes money-wasting tactics, and reveals what actually gets results. Stop making these mistakes and start selling more books today! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Promotional Strategies for Books - My List of Book Promo Lists - 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 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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Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)
04/22/2025
Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)
Scammers are targeting authors, a major audiobook platform is expanding into new countries, and a new tool promises to simplify website building for indie writers. Plus, I uncovered a lesser-known audiobook distribution option you’ll want to keep your eye on. All that and more in this week’s self-publishing news roundup—don’t miss it. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam - Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein - IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors - AMPlify Audiobooks - StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success - Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author - AppSumo presents DepositPhotos - (affiliate link) The Secrets of Successful Author Branding w/ Bryan Cohen - Author Nation tickets - (affiliate link) Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video - 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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SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)
04/15/2025
SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)
Amazon is rolling out multiple AI-powered features, from recap generators on Kindle to Rufus, their new conversational shopping tool. Plus, they’ve launched a generative AI tool for sellers and announced a new reading sample update for eBook pre-orders. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft are heating up, and Spotify is now accepting audiobook submissions. Get the latest on how AI is disrupting publishing and what it means for indie authors. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . News Sources: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon - Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert (paid subscription required) - Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions - Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience - Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series - Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing - Copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court - $5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises - ProWritingAid Online Beta Reader - (affiliate link) Spoken Beta V0.8.6a: Personal Voice and Emotional Cueing - Manuscript Report - (affiliate link) Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course - Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar - Space and Time Spring/Summer #148 - (affiliate link) Credit: The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman - Laterpress - Miblart - 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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How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales)
04/14/2025
How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales)
Print books aren’t dead! Discover how to price your print books for profit, which print-on-demand platforms work best, and how to sell more paperbacks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to maximize your earnings, this episode is for you! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Sources: Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024 - Global Book Market 2023: Revenue growth in many countries despite major challenges - Global Book Market 2024 shaped by strong fiction, declining non-fiction and slower price increases - The Alliance of Independent Authors - (affiliate link) Alliance of Independent Author’s Watchdog List – Wide Publishing for Authors - DaleLinks.com/WideBook 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 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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Author Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 7, 2025)
04/08/2025
Author Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 7, 2025)
Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) rolled out new features and analytics for account holders, plus I share deeper insights into ACX's new digital voice narration with the cloning capabilities. Kobo Plus expanded into two new regions. National Novel Writing Month shut down; what happened and what can authors do now? And an Australian erotica author has been arrested due to some disturbing allegations. Find out about 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - Getting the most from your ACX reporting and analytics - Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Singapore & Malaysia - NaNoWriMo shutting down (covered by The Bottom Line) - (subscription required) The State of NaNoWriMo - A Community Update - March 2025 - Apple Books for Authors - Sydney author Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book - CoverRater - - use coupon code DALEROCKS for 20% off (good till Sept. 30, 2025) PublishDrive - (affiliate link) PublishDrive presents: Building Your Author Platform with Evan Gow of StoryOrigin - Keith Wheeler presents: YouTube for Books - (affiliate link) Book Career in a Year by Nick Thacker - Books that Make You presents: Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors – Your Guide to Indie Success - Self-Publishing with ALLi presents: Marketing Strategies for Children’s Books That Work - The Writing Community Chat Show presents: A Haunted Island. A Spooky Investigation. - Teddy AG Smith presents: Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide - ULTIMATE @DaleLRoberts QUIZ | ARE YOU A SELF-PUBLISHING WITH DALE EXPERT? - 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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AI Tools That Can Boost Your Book Sales (Without Killing Your Brand)
04/08/2025
AI Tools That Can Boost Your Book Sales (Without Killing Your Brand)
AI is changing the publishing industry! Learn how authors can use AI for marketing, ads, and book optimization, which AI tools actually help you sell more books, and what ethical AI usage looks like for indie authors. Stay ahead of the game with these AI-powered strategies! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Mentioned Tools & Affiliate Links: ChatGPT - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) ProseWrite - (affiliate link) Spoken.Press - Leonardo.AI - 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 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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Major Publishing Updates Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 17, 2025)
03/18/2025
Major Publishing Updates Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 17, 2025)
Big changes are happening in self-publishing! Bookvault expands to Canada, Libro.fm reports massive audiobook subscriber growth, and Dibbly Create launches new support features. Plus, Creativindie’s Derek Murphy just relaunched a free 3D book cover mockup tool and a universal book link service. Stay tuned for everything you need to know about these industry updates and how they impact indie authors. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Bookvault Canada - Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) CreativIndie w/ Derek Murphy - 3D Book - 1Link - Authortunities w/ Angela Yuriko Smith - The Bookfest - Struggling to Edit? This Tool Makes It Easy! - Spoken.Press - Credit: Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - 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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Direct Sales for Authors: Is It Worth It?
03/18/2025
Direct Sales for Authors: Is It Worth It?
Selling your books outside of Amazon? Learn how direct sales for authors can increase profits, build reader relationships, and grow your brand. Discover the best platforms for selling books direct, how to set up your own storefront, and whether selling direct is right for you. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Mentioned resources & affiliate links: Gumroad - Payhip - (affiliate link) Shopify - BookFunnel - Laterpress - StoryOrigin - (affiliate link) Stripe - PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/ 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 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 Kills Free KDP Tools for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2025)
03/11/2025
Amazon Kills Free KDP Tools for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2025)
Amazon KDP is quietly removing two critical tools for formatting your books. The Association of American Publishers notes a 6.5% increase in book profits in 2024. Bookvault is expanding into Australia and now has print on demand Down Under. And, Apple Books for Authors announced new category rollouts from 2024 for your books. All that and more in the self-publishing news for 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date, and Down 4.3% for Month of December - Kindle Comic Creator and Kindle Kids’ Book Creator will be unavailable from March 18, 2025 - 6 Tips to Engage your Readers with Author Follow - Apple Books for Authors - Complete BISAC Subject Headings List (2024 Edition) - Australian Printing is Rolling Out in the Bookvault Portal! - ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Game-Changing Features Coming to Self-Publishing! | Laterpress - LIVE: Auditing Your Amazon Ads - Authortunities Hub presents: Writers Block Party – Special Guest: Dale L. Roberts! - The BookFest Adventure - Author Nation - (affiliate link) AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS - Review of "Wide Publishing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts - Wide Publishing for Authors - Bestseller Book Launch Plan Book Review | & Wide Publishing For Authors - Bestseller Book Launch Plan - 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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Mastering Keywords & Categories: Your Secret Weapon for Sales
03/10/2025
Mastering Keywords & Categories: Your Secret Weapon for Sales
Keywords and categories make or break your book’s discoverability. Learn how to find the right keywords, choose profitable categories, and boost your book’s ranking on online stores. Whether you're on Amazon, Kobo, or selling wide, these SEO strategies for authors will help you sell more books effortlessly. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Mentioned products (affiliate links): KIP Scout - Dibbly Create - Publisher Rocket - BKLNK: Tools 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 . 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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Kindle Vella Is Officially Gone | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 3, 2025)
03/04/2025
Kindle Vella Is Officially Gone | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 3, 2025)
Amazon officially closed down Kindle Vella this past week. Smashwords is running their annual Read an Ebook Week, find out how this is an incredible promotional opportunity. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson just rolled out updates for his Book Description Generator. Barnes & Noble Press shared details about their partnership with the audiobook platform Author's Republic. ProWritingAid rolled out a new feature called Manuscript Analysis. And so much more for 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Smashwords' Read an Ebook Week - Bestseller Book Launch Plan - Kindle Vella Update FAQ - Kindlepreneur's Book Description Generator - (affiliate link) ProWritingAid's Manuscript Analysis - (affiliate link) Author's Republic + Barnes & Noble Press - March Authortunities Newsletter by Angela Yuriko Smith - Streetlib on YouTube - \ 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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The 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells
03/04/2025
The 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells
Are you wasting time on things that don’t move the needle? Discover the 80/20 rule for book marketing, how to focus only on what works, and cut out time-wasting tasks that don’t lead to sales. If you want smarter strategies that save time and bring results, don’t miss this! 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . 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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You No Longer Own Your Kindle Books? Here’s Why! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 24, 2025)
02/25/2025
You No Longer Own Your Kindle Books? Here’s Why! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 24, 2025)
Amazon is removing the ability to download and backup Kindle ebooks. And on the same day they roll out that change, Amazon will be closing down Kindle Vella. IngramSpark has a few marketing opportunities this month, as well as a giveaway for five free books. Findaway Voices by Spotify announced an agreement to distribute digitally-narrated audiobooks by Elevenlabs. And so much 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 - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books - Wanna tip me? Visit Sources: Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books - Kindle Vella Announcement - Amazon: We are winding down Kindle Vella - Spotify Welcomes Digital Voice Narrated Audiobooks from ElevenLabs via Findaway Voices - Amazon Ads - Apple Books for Authors - IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today - IngramSpark: Mastering Metadata: Are Your a Book Marketing Pro? - Get Authentic Book Reviews - ProWritingAid: Manuscript Analysis - (affiliate link) PublishDrive: Audiobooks - technical requirements, easy fixes and FAQs - Why Cheap Promo is No Bargain: One Unusually Prolific Example - The Power of Reviews: What Every Author Needs to Know - Get More Book Reviews—Faster & Easier! (Book Bounty interview) - Join my ARC Team - 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 Marketing for Broke Authors: What Actually Works?
02/25/2025
Book Marketing for Broke Authors: What Actually Works?
No budget? No problem! You don’t need a big advertising spend to market your book effectively. Learn free and low-cost book marketing strategies that actually work, how to sell more books with minimal effort, and where to focus your time for maximum impact. If you’re an indie author on a budget, this episode is a must! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Mentioned Sites & Services: MailerLite (email marketing) - Kit (email marketing) - Author Letter - My List of Book Promotion Site Lists - PodcastGuests - StoryOrigin (book marketing resource) - (affiliate link) BookFunnel (book marketing resource) - eBookFairs (book marketing resource) - (affiliate link) GetCovers (pro cover design service) - (affiliate link) Hidden Gems Books (ARC service) - NetGalley Co-Op (ARC service) - (affiliate link) BookSirens (ARC service) - Pubby - Get Authentic Book Reviews - Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Gemsy - (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 - Wanna tip me? Visit 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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BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025)
02/18/2025
BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025)
Bookvault made a major announcement about box sets and slip cases for authors. The self-publishing company PublishDrive will be down for scheduled maintenance. Smashwords is having their annual Read an Ebook Week in March. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson updated his article about direct sales for authors and the stats are pretty surprising (in a good way)! Laterpress leaked some insider info you will want to know. And, hear about other relevant news in the world of self-publishing. 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 - Wanna tip me? Visit . Sources: Bookvault: Introducing Box Sets and Slipcases: Available now! - Use code BVDALE to waive your first three upload fees. PublishDrive - (affiliate link) Smashwords: Read an Ebook Week 2025 - Selling Books Direct: Insights from 500+ Authors [2025 Update] - Laterpress - 120 Author Opportunities + Some Hope (I hope...) - Getting started with MailerLite - MailerLite - (affiliate link) Authors Meet Author Assistants: Streamline Your Publishing Journey at Our Virtual Hiring Event - Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for 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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Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)
02/18/2025
Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)
Struggling with low book sales? Discover the common mistakes that could be killing your book’s visibility and how to fix them fast. Learn how to analyze your sales data, improve your marketing strategy, and get your book in front of the right readers. If you're tired of hearing crickets, this is the episode for you! Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to my email newsletter and get Bestseller Book Launch Checklist FREE - 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 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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Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025)
02/11/2025
Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025)
Writer Beware discovered a new company that is so supposed to protect authors from scams, but some things are not quite right. Amazon is offering refunds on unused Kindle Vella tokens in March. KDP upgraded their virtual voice software. And, the US Copyright Office released the second part of a report on registering a copyright of a publication created by AI. 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 - Source: The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Book Awards for Independent Publishers and Authors - Writer Beware - Book Guard: “Anti-Scam Protection” That’s Anything But - Invite-Only KDP Beta for Audiobooks - We are winding down Kindle Vella - Apple Books for Authors - U.S. Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of AI Report: What Authors Should Know - Miblart (Cover Design) - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart - code LOVECOVER14 good till Feb. 14, 2025 on romance-themed covers (Affiliate link) GetCovers (Cover Design) - - code ROMANCE20 good till Feb.14, 2025 on romance-themed covers (Affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews - Book Bounty - (Affiliate link) The Virtues of Wide Distribution with Mark Coker - (ALLi membership required) Authors Guild: AI Rights Licensing 101 with Created by Humans - Written Word Media: Written Word Media Speaker Series with Ferol Vernon - Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors - Get your Amazon Ads audited - No Writing Required: Turn Your Podcast Into a Book in 90 Days - 6 Authors vs 1 Impostor: Who Will Fool the Rest? - Apply for 6 Versus 1 - Credit: Authors Guild - 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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Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans
02/11/2025
Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans
Email is still one of the best ways to sell books. Discover how to grow an email list, engage your readers, and create emails that actually convert into book sales. Perfect for authors ready to build a loyal fanbase. Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Subscribe to my email newsletter to be notified about advance access coming in Spring 2025 - MailerLite - (affiliate link) MailChimp - (referral link) Convertkit - 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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BREAKING: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025)
02/04/2025
BREAKING: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025)
IngramSpark announced changes in print book pricing and an increase in their market access fee. Circana Bookscan shared stats on book sales in 2024 and it's looking things are improving. And, Overdrive announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for digital lending. All that and more in the self-publishing news for Feb. 3, 2025. Book Award Pro - (affiliate) 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: USA Pen Press: The Ghostwriting Scam of a Thousand Websites - IngramSpark: Service Alert - Circana Bookscan: “Book Sales 2024 Results: A Year of Fantasy, Thriller, and Romance. Data and Highlights” (Top Selling Books 2024) - Overdrive: Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with Over 739 million Checkouts - KDP: Kindle Vella Wind Down - Kindle Vella Update FAQ - Laterpress - Miblart: 5-Day Writing Journey - Get Authentic Book Reviews - Publisher Rocket + Mastering Keywords & Categories Course (expires Feb. 9, 2025) - Book Brush: Platinum Academy: Set Your Intentions for 2025 & Plan to Level Up with Renee Rose and Lee Savino - 6 Versus 1 Project - The Power of LinkedIn for Book Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts - Dale L. Roberts joins The Author’s Lounge to talk branding, book marketing, awards and much more! - Wide Publishing for Authors - The Self-Publishing with Dale Book Series - 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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