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FTC Accuses Amazon of Rigging Ad Auctions | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 3, 2026)
09/03/2026
FTC Accuses Amazon of Rigging Ad Auctions | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 3, 2026)
The FTC and 22 states are suing Amazon over allegations that the company manipulated its ad auctions and may have pulled more than $20 billion from advertisers. We’re also covering Google’s new Expert Intelligence feature for purchased ebooks, a study linking library ebook lending with lower retail sales, Libro.fm adding ebooks, and the 2026 State of Author Marketing survey. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for September 3, 2026. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Ars Technica: FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions - Google: Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content - Publishers Weekly: Google Launches AI Tool to Add Interactivity to E-books - Publishers Weekly: Study Says Library E-book Lending Hurts Industry Sales - Libro.fm Blog: Ebooks Are Coming to Libro! - The State of Author Marketing: 2026 Annual Marketing Survey for Nonfiction and Memoir Authors - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) Lulu: The Easiest Way to Sell Direct-to-Reader - GetCovers: How to Make Your Book Cover Typography Stand Out: 6 Practical Tips - Booksprout - (affiliate link) PublishDrive: Foundations for Publishing Success - The Book Marketing Lab: Book Marketing on a Budget: What to Do with $25, $50, or $100 - Indie Author Day - 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 AI Problems Are Getting Messy | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 27, 2026)
08/27/2026
Amazon’s AI Problems Are Getting Messy | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 27, 2026)
Amazon is buying and scanning physical books for AI training, while its anti-bot systems are mistakenly flagging real customers. Ingram is also making moves around AI sales and expanding Share & Sell, plus there are fresh updates from StreetLib, StoryOrigin, and more. Catch the biggest self-publishing stories you need to know this week. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Inc.com: Amazon Is Buying Up Older Books and Destroying Them After Scanning. The Orders Go Back to 2024 - Fast Company: Amazon limits access to customer reviews for some users because it thinks they’re AI - Wide for the Win - Sell More Books Show: Battling the Amazon Bots - The Sell More Book Show 645 - Ingram Content Group: Opt Out of Physical Sales to AI Companies - IngramSpark Newsletter (August 2026) - IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today - Streetlib - StoryOrigin - (affiliate link) AuthorLetter - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash Spoken - Tertulia for Authors - (affiliate link) Hidden Gems Books - Authors Guild: Writing for IP: What Authors Should Know - Book Brush: Publishing with Purpose: Douglas Pratt & Nicholas Harvey - Written Word Media Podcast: Amazon A+ Content Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Indie Author - 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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The Growing Question of Who Wrote the Book | Self-Publishing News (August 20, 2026)
08/20/2026
The Growing Question of Who Wrote the Book | Self-Publishing News (August 20, 2026)
The publishing industry is getting serious about AI authorship, and one major publishing CEO has some surprising thoughts on AI detectors and proving who actually wrote a book. Lulu is rolling out a dead-simple new direct-sales tool, while Dibbly Create finally adds manuscript imports. Plus, Get Authentic Book Reviews and Book Bounty launch new features for authors, along with more updates in the Rapid-Fire Newsflash. Catch up on the latest Self-Publishing News for August 20, 2026. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Publishers Weekly: Brian Murray Addresses AI Authorship Issues - Jane Friedman: After Editing Two AI-Assisted Manuscripts, I Rewrote My Client Agreement - Lulu: Single-Click Selling Option - Lulu Publishing: How to Set Up a Lulu Buy Button for Direct Sales | Complete Tutorial - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Authentic Book Reviews - Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash Voice by INAudio - Spoken Multi-Cast™ Deep Dive Webinar - Dale L. Roberts: How to Build an Author Website With No Tech Skills | Tertulia for Authors - ProWritingAid: Creative Nudge - (affiliate link) ProWritingAid: Is Your Manuscript Really Ready to Publish? - Women in Publishing Summit: The Marketing Power of Book Covers: From Market Research to Promotion - The Indy Author Podcast: What Draft2Digital's New Fees Mean for Indie Authors with Kris Austin - #349 - Draft2Digital: YouTube for Authors - 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 Study: Readers Couldn’t Tell Human Writing From AI | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 13, 2026)
08/13/2026
New Study: Readers Couldn’t Tell Human Writing From AI | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 13, 2026)
AI transparency is getting more complicated for authors as new European regulations begin affecting Claude users worldwide, a new study challenges assumptions about AI-generated writing, and a record number of Pulitzer winners and finalists disclose AI use. Plus, Publishers Weekly shares fresh publishing industry data, a first-time self-published memoirist sells more than 1,000 copies in five months, Instagram rolls out a new book-focused feature, and YouTube announces much tougher monetization requirements coming in 2027. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for August 13, 2026. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Publishers Weekly: Publishing Sales Hit $33.4 Billion in 2025 - European Commission: Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems - Claude Support: How Claude marks AI-generated content - Text AI watermarks will always be trivial to remove - The Bottom Line - BBC: AI stories preferred to human-written ones - study - Nieman Lab: A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year - The Independent: Instagram’s new book feature totally misses the point of reading - Jane Friedman: How I Sold 1,000 Copies of My Self-Published Memoir in Five Months - YouTube Blog: New opportunities to earn and changes to the YouTube Partner Program - Draft2Digital: YouTube for Authors (LIVE) - YouTube for Authors by Dale L. Roberts - Rapid-Fire Newsflash Kindlepreneur: Writer’s Conferences: Where and How to Get the Most out of Them - The Indy Author Podcast: Laying the Groundwork for Book Rights Deals with Jane Friedman - #348 - Booklinker: Ask Us Anything: Live Book Marketing Advice from Two Experienced Marketers - Gemsy - (affiliate link) LAST CALL: Use coupon code DALESUMMER50 for 50% off the annual plan (good till August 20, 2026) 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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How to Get Barnes & Noble to Host Your Book Signing | Self-Publishing News (August 6, 2026)
08/06/2026
How to Get Barnes & Noble to Host Your Book Signing | Self-Publishing News (August 6, 2026)
Barnes & Noble is tightening how stores handle local author events, and showing up with a book may no longer be enough. We also cover free local publicity, platform updates from Apple Books, Lulu, and Voices by INAudio, and ProWritingAid’s new ProWritingMethod. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for August 6, 2026. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line (subscription required) - Referenced newsletter: August 5, 2026 Reddit: No more author events? - Sell Your Book at B&N - Jane Friedman: Why You Should Focus on Local Book Publicity First - Apple Books for Authors - Lulu Membership Agreement and Terms of Use - Voices by INAudio - ProWritingAid's ProWritingMethod - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash Tertulia for Authors - (affiliate link) Tertulia's post in Wide for the Win - Novel Report - (affiliate link) - take $20 off through this link No codes needed, but for more details: ($20 off does NOT apply through this link) Booklinker - The Authors Guild: Agent Talks: How Digital Platforms Reshape Book Launches - All my relevant links: 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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Why Substack’s AI Detector Can’t Be Trusted | Self-Publishing News (July 30th, 2026)
07/30/2026
Why Substack’s AI Detector Can’t Be Trusted | Self-Publishing News (July 30th, 2026)
Substack rolled out a new AI detection tool, and the backlash from writers has been swift. I also cover a proposed Copyright Office fee increase, IngramSpark’s new path into Turkey, what librarians actually want from indie books, and a major Anthropic settlement update. Plus, I’ve got a rapid-fire roundup with author resources, audiobook opportunities, and a couple of last-call promos. As per usual, all relevant links are in the show notes. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) The Substack Post: Against Claudefishing - US Copyright Office: Proposed Schedule and Analysis of Copyright Fees to Go Into Effect in Fall 2026 - IngramSpark: General Turkish Book Marketing Information - IngramSpark - Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - (subscription required) Writer Beware: Anthropic Settlement Update: Final Settlement Approved - Rapid-Fire Newsflash Future Fiction Academy: AI & Authorship Survey - The Indy Author Podcast - Twin Flames Studios: How to Fully Leverage Your Audiobook - Spoken: What Listeners Want: The Edison Results Roundtable (replay) - Gemsy - https://DaleLinks.com/Gemsy (affiliate link). Use code DALESUMMER50 for 50% off till August 20, 2026. The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - Other Links The Self-Publishing with Dale Series (on Smashwords) - 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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Traditional Publishing Opens a New Door for Indie Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 23, 2026)
07/23/2026
Traditional Publishing Opens a New Door for Indie Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 23, 2026)
A major traditional publisher is making a surprising move toward indie authors. We also cover a KDP payment change, new details about Audible’s royalty model, and fresh opportunities for book promotion and AI discoverability. Plus, the Rapid-Fire Newsflash features author resources, timely discounts, and more publishing updates. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) KDP Community: EUR Check Payments Changing in August 2026 - ACX: Suggested Price - PublishDrive - (affiliate link) Draft2Digital: The Draft2Digital Promotions Team - Publishers Weekly: Pocket Books Relaunched as Home for Self-Published Authors - ALLi: How to Make Your Books Discoverable by AI, with Orna Ross and Rob Prime - ALLi's Community Hub: SelfPubConnect - The Alliance of Independent Authors - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash IngramSpark: A Definitive List of Writing Contests and Book Awards for 2026-2027 - Authors Guild: Do Authors Need an LLC or S-Corporation? - Gemsy (the book review exchange platform) - (affiliate link) Use DALESUMMER50 for 50% off the annual plan (good till August 20, 2026) The Indy Author Podcast: Book Marketing on a Budget with Kevin Hall - Ep. 345 - The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - The Self-Publishing with Dale Series (on Smashwords) - 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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AI Audiobooks Versus Human Narration: Listeners Have Spoken | Self-Publishing News (July 16, 2026)
07/16/2026
AI Audiobooks Versus Human Narration: Listeners Have Spoken | Self-Publishing News (July 16, 2026)
Spoken commissioned Edison Research at SSRS to compare how fiction audiobook listeners responded to AI and human narration. The results raise some major questions about what listeners value and where audiobook production may be heading. Kindlepreneur also uncovered a growing issue with Amazon categories, while Miblart, GetCovers, Book Brush, ProWritingAid, and more shared new tools and opportunities for authors. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Spoken - Edison Research at SSRS - Variety: Surprise: Many People Prefer AI Audiobooks, New Study Finds - What Audiobook Listeners Want Now: A Spoken Roundtable - Kindlepreneur - Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Novel Report - (affiliate link) Miblart - (affiliate link) Use coupon code DALE10 to get 10% off your next order Miblart: Book Cover Design 101 (guide) - GetCovers - (affiliate link) Use CHEERS20 for 20% off till July 17, 2026 GetCovers: Does Your Book Cover Perform at Its Best? - Rapid-Fire Newsflash ProWritingAid: Character Analysis - The Indy Author Podcast: Chart Your Course Consulting - Book Brush: BookMARCon 2026 - Book Brush - Inside Scoop Live: EMAIL MARKETING FOR AUTHORS by Dale L. Roberts - Bradley Charbonneau | Repossible: I Asked a YouTube Expert What’s Working in 2026 (TTS7E28) with @DaleLRoberts - Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - Self-Publishing with Dale series (Smashwords) - 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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KDP Finally Expands a Long-Hated Royalty Limit | Self-Publishing News (July 9, 2026)
07/09/2026
KDP Finally Expands a Long-Hated Royalty Limit | Self-Publishing News (July 9, 2026)
KDP expanded the 70% ebook royalty pricing range, giving authors more room above the old $9.99 limit. Kindlepreneur updated two solid refreshers on KDP keywords and categories, Authors Guild shared another scam warning, Laterpress upgraded its Assistant feature, Voices by INAudio shared audiobook marketing tips, and Miblart is celebrating 10 years with a limited-time discount. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) KDP Community: The 70% eBook Royalty Option price band has expanded to $2.99–$12.99 - Kindlepreneur: How to Fill in Your 7 KDP Keyword Boxes (My Secret Tactic) - Kindlepreneur: How to Find Amazon Book Categories Most Authors Miss - The Authors Guild: Publishing Scam Alerts - Laterpress: Collaborative Writing with the Enhanced Laterpress Assistant - Voices by INAudio: Audiobook marketing tips you haven’t already heard a million times - Miblart: Miblart Is Turning 10! - (affiliate link) Use coupon code MIBLBDAY20 for 20% off. Offer good through July 13. Rapid-Fire Newsflash Booklinker: Getting More from StoryOrigin: Tips from Its Creator - The Authors Guild: Narrating Your Own Audiobook - Bryan Cohen presents: Booked for Life (Kickstarter) - Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - Self-Publishing with Dale Series (Smashwords) - https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/113712 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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Fake IngramSpark Sites Are Targeting Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 2, 2026)
07/03/2026
Fake IngramSpark Sites Are Targeting Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 2, 2026)
Fake IngramSpark websites are targeting authors, and one case hit close to home in my own Discord community. IngramSpark also shared updates on AI, metadata, schools, libraries, and publishing fraud. We’ll also cover the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale, Kindlepreneur’s latest keyword advice, new indie author survey data from Written Word Media, and so much more. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) IngramSpark: Why Children’s Book Authors Need More Than Just a Great Story to Reach Schools & Libraries - IngramSpark's AI Strategy: What It Means for Authors and Publishers - IngramSpark: Publishing Fraud Alert - Writer Beware: The First Clue to an Email Scam May Be the Address - Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - Self-Publishing with Dale series on Smashwords - Keywords for Books by Dale L. Roberts - Marketing and Promotion for Authors by Dale L. Roberts - Reviews for Books by Dale L. Roberts - Kindlepreneur: How to Find Keywords That Sell Books: Broad vs Niche Keywords - Written Word Media: What 600 Indie Authors Just Told Us About 2026 (Mid-Year Survey) - CraveBooks - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire Newsflash Spotify for Authors: - Hidden Gems Books: Turn Your Book Into a Trophy with a Special Edition - Miblart: How to Choose the Right Cover Design Style for Your Genre - Spoken - 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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AI Just Hit More Publishing Platforms | Self-Publishing News (May 28, 2026)
05/28/2026
AI Just Hit More Publishing Platforms | Self-Publishing News (May 28, 2026)
AI tools are showing up across more self-publishing platforms, and authors need to know what is changing. In this Self-Publishing News update, we cover new AI tools from IngramSpark, Laterpress, and Spoken, along with audiobook updates from Audible and Voices by INAudio. We also look at Bookvault pricing changes, author events, and a quick mid-year survey from Written Word Media. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) ACX: Audible's New Royalty Model - IngramSpark Assist FAQs (Metadata Assistant) - Bookvault - Use BVDALE to waive three upload fees Bookvault: Quote Tool - Laterpress - Voices by INAudio - Spoken: Spoken Studio V2 — Magic Mode & Turnkey Full-Cast Audiobook Creation - Rapid-Fire Newsflash Apple Books for Authors - AppSumo: DepositPhotos Deal - (affiliate link) Cooling Tiger Media Podcast w/ W.A. Blinko - https://open.spotify.com/show/4HNUrH8YLI8VpMiof0c4zY?si=0c4dffce16e34f6e&nd=1&dlsi=ac35936844ea4d3d Contact Wayne at info@wayneblinko.com Self-Publishing Made Simple w/ April Cox: The 5 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Authors Make (And How to Avoid Them) - Twin Flames Studios: Pitching Your Book for Film & TV - (affiliate link) Written Word Media Podcast: How Authors Are Winning On YouTube Right Now - Written Word Media Mid-Year Survey - 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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ACX Royalty Changes Are Here | Self-Publishing News (May 8, 2026)
05/08/2026
ACX Royalty Changes Are Here | Self-Publishing News (May 8, 2026)
Audible is rolling out a new ACX royalty model, and indie authors need to understand what’s changing. We’ll cover the new audiobook royalty rates, concerns around pooled payouts, Spotify for Authors distribution terms, IngramSpark metadata research, AI audiobook tools, and author scams. Stay informed before you make your next publishing move. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Audible's New Royalty Model Screws Authors - ACX: Audible's New Royalty Model - Spotify for Authors Opt-In Audiobook Distribution Terms - IngramSpark: Study Finds Improved Metadata Could Boost Sales by Up to 9%* - Rapid-Fire Newsflash Apple Books for Authors - Spoken - Spoken: Become a Producer - GeniusLink - (affiliate link) StoryVox (beta) - D2D's Self-Publishing Insiders: Scammers are Coming for You! - This Scam Could Cost Authors Real Money - Electric Lit: Author AI Scams Bingo - 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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FTC Cracks Down on Misleading Author Income Claims | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29, 2026)
04/29/2026
FTC Cracks Down on Misleading Author Income Claims | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29, 2026)
The FTC just hit Publishing.com and the Mikkelsen Twins with a $1.5 million settlement, and that is only part of this week’s self-publishing news. I also cover impersonation scammers targeting authors, Spotify expanding deeper into audiobooks and print discovery with Bookshop.org, a helpful new KDP Select calculator from Kindlepreneur, and more rapid-fire updates authors need to know. If you care about self-publishing news, author scams, audiobook growth, and the latest publishing industry shifts, this one is worth your attention. Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services - Kindlepreneur: KENP Calculator: Know What a Kindle Unlimited Reader Is Actually Worth - Spotify Expands Audiobook Features, and Printed Book Sales Go Live in the US and UK - Spoken: What Did the “Your Story” Winner Webinar Reveal? - Rapid-Fire Newsflash ProWritingAid: Plot Analysis - Book Brush: Launch Smarter: Build Your Newsletter, Website, and ARC Team Before Your Book Hits - Twin Flames Studios: Great Books Aren’t Written—They’re Edited - The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast: Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple - Indie Author Magazine: Email Marketing That Turns Readers Into Fans (and Buyers) - 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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[BREAKING] Draft2Digital Just Added New Fees | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026)
04/16/2026
[BREAKING] Draft2Digital Just Added New Fees | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026)
Draft2Digital just rolled out new fees, Barnes & Noble Press tightened its print book rules, and more self-publishing platforms are making changes that authors need to watch closely. In this Self-Publishing News update, we cover the latest Draft2Digital changes, Barnes & Noble Press policy updates, Bookvault shipping increases, Apple Books updates, and more. If you are a self-published author, this is the kind of industry news that can affect your books, your publishing options, and your business. Stay informed so you can make smarter decisions as the market keeps shifting. Dibbly Create - Draft2Digital: Understanding D2D’s Activation and Maintenance Fees - Draft2Digital: Terms of Service - Barnes & Noble Press: Print Book Pricing and Printing Costs - Bookvault - ALLi: When Amazon Closes Your Account: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black - The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews - Rapid-Fire Newsflash Apple Books for Authors: New BISAC subject headings - Apple Books for Authors: Manage book rights and pricing - Writer Beware: Anthropic Copyright Settlement: April Update - GetCovers - (affiliate link) GetCovers: 10 Tips for Designing a Business Book Cover That Sells - Bradley Charbonneau: How Fiction Authors Make Money on YouTube (Without Selling Books) with Lainey Davis - Email Marketing for Authors by Dale L. Roberts - 2026 American Legacy Book Awards - Indie Author Training: Replays - Side note: The hosts shared my replay will be up by next week. Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books - Wanna tip me? Visit . T 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 Rolled Out New Features | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 8, 2026)
04/08/2026
Amazon KDP Rolled Out New Features | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 8, 2026)
Amazon KDP quietly rolled out a few new updates, and authors should take notice. I cover the new dashboard changes, the updated Rights and Pricing page, and the new ability to download your latest manuscript or cover file. Plus, I break down The New York Times expanding audio best-seller lists, a scam warning from Writer Beware, cautionary notes from Book Bounty, and a rapid-fire newsflash featuring ProWritingAid, Miblart, and Book Brush. My Discord Community - KDP - New York Times: Announcing Updates to Our Best-Seller Lists - Writer Beware: Watch Out For This Scam Impersonating Editors at Major Publishing Houses - Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Rapid-Fire News Flash ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) - 25% off annual plans; offer good through April 13, 2026 ProWritingAid Story Credits - (affiliate link) - Up to 73% off; offer good through April 13, 2026 Miblart Cover Design - (affiliate link) - 20% off with EASTER20; offer good through April 9 Did you miss the deal? Then take 10% off with DALE10. Book Brush: Automate the Boring: A Beginner's Guide to Author Automations with Chelle Honiker - 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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MORE Signs Amazon Wants You to Bring the Traffic | Self-Publishing News (March 27, 2026)
03/27/2026
MORE Signs Amazon Wants You to Bring the Traffic | Self-Publishing News (March 27, 2026)
Amazon’s latest algorithm changes are giving authors more proof that they need to bring their own traffic, while KDP print quality concerns keep pushing some authors to look at other options. In this self-publishing news update, I cover new insights from Written Word Media, a trust-shaking Grammarly lawsuit, LaterPress AI tools, Voices by INaudio, Draft2Digital features, and more. You’ll also hear quick updates on Spoken, Booklinker, Twin Flames Studios, and rising self-publishing stats. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for March 27, 2026. PRF Law: Class Action Alleges That Grammarly Misappropriated the Names of Journalists and Authors Through its “Expert Review” That Lets Users Get Feedback on Writing From Experts - Written Word Podcast: The Amazon A10 Update: 3 Things Every Indie Author Needs to Know - Vervanté - Laterpress - Laterpress: An Introduction to Laterpress AI | Special 2-hour Launch Stream Voices by INAudio: Welcome to the Voices Newsletter - Draft2Digital - (referral link) Rapid-Fire News Flash Spoken x Author Nation: Choose the Winner in “Your Story” Audiobook Contest - Spoken: Spring Sprint - Twin Flames Studios: Launch Strategies That Fit You (webinar) - BookLinker: Getting Started with BookBub Ads (webinar) - 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 Category Problem Is GETTING WORSE | Self-Publishing News (March 19, 2026)
03/19/2026
Amazon’s Category Problem Is GETTING WORSE | Self-Publishing News (March 19, 2026)
Amazon’s latest updates are raising concerns for self-published authors, as hundreds of new KDP categories may actually be hurting book discoverability instead of helping it. In this Self-Publishing News update, we break down the growing issue of ghost categories, along with what authors can do to stay visible. We also cover Amazon’s push into AI-powered ads, new metadata guidance from Barnes & Noble Press, and a cover design case study from CraveBooks with surprising results. Publisher Rocket - (affiliate link) Novel Report - (affiliate link) Use code GETMYREPORT for $20 off - Amazon Advertising - Barnes & Noble Press: 7 Steps to Spring Clean Your Book Metadata! - CraveBooks - (affiliate link) CraveBooks Marketing Hub (on Discord) - The Alliance of Independent Authors - (affiliate link) ALLi: The Indie Author Bookstore - My ALLi Author Page - Rapid Fire News Flash Writer Beware: Deadline Approaching to File a Claim in the Anthropic Settlement - Authors Guild: From Manuscript to Marketplace: WE DESERVE TO HEAL - Book Brush - Platinum members: Contact Book Brush about the Level Up Your Author Business webinar with Seth Norris & Mel Jolly Reader Views Book Awards - Outstanding Creator Awards 2025 Clash of Champions - 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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Draft2Digital Reveals AI Problem Flooding Nonfiction | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2026)
03/10/2026
Draft2Digital Reveals AI Problem Flooding Nonfiction | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2026)
Draft2Digital is finally explaining why dozens of nonfiction categories were blocked last year, and the answer points to a growing issue with AI flooding parts of the nonfiction marketplace. We also look at fresh market insights from PublishDrive, issues surfacing around the BookBounty review exchange platform, and several updates authors should keep on their radar across distribution, tools, and publishing platforms. Author Nation After Party (digital replay) - (affiliate link) PublishDrive's Market Intelligence Report 2026 - PublishDrive - (affiliate link) Bookshop.org and Draft2Digital Partner - D2D and Bookshop Team Up: Your Ebooks Reach 4 Million New Readers (video) - Draft2Digital - (affiliate link) Indie Author Magazine: Draft2Digital CEO Details How AI Is Actually Affecting the Industry - Book Bounty - (affiliate link) Rapid Fire News Flash Amazon Ads - Voices by INAudio - Novel Report - https://DaleLinks.com/NovelReport (affiliate link) IngramSpark: Book Marketing for the Self-Published Author - Barnes & Noble Press: Bank Beneficiary Address - ProWritingAid presents: Novel Beginnings - (affiliate link) 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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[BREAKING NEWS] Draft2Digital and Bookshop Reach 4 Million Readers
02/04/2026
[BREAKING NEWS] Draft2Digital and Bookshop Reach 4 Million Readers
Draft2Digital and Bookshop just opened a new path for indie authors to reach bookstore-first readers, with Bookshop serving around four million customers. We talk through what this partnership changes, how ebooks show up on Bookshop, how local bookstores benefit, what authors earn through the normal retail split, and how Bookshop affiliates can add extra upside. We also cover expectations, discoverability signals that reward recent sales, and why clean metadata plus DRM-free choices can help readers shop and read on the devices they prefer. (Feb. 4, 2026) Draft2Digital x Bookshop Press Release - Draft2Digital - (referral link) 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 Might Not Get Paid in AI Settlements | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026)
01/13/2026
You Might Not Get Paid in AI Settlements | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026)
This week’s self-publishing news covers why some authors get paid while others do not, including how rights reversion can affect payouts tied to AI settlements and future legal actions. We also touch on important updates and conversations involving Writer Beware, the Authors Guild, Apple Books, Spoken, ProWritingAid, Twin Flames Studios, and a new discussion on networking for authors. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for January 13, 2026. Author Nation After Party (digital replay) - (affiliate link) - Writer Beware: Reversion Redux - Apple Books for Authors - Spoken - ProWebWriter - Miblart: 10 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2026 - Author Marketing Experts: 10 Book Marketing Campaigns That Drive Real Results - ProWritingAid - (affiliate link) Twin Flames Studios: The State of Publishing in 2026 - Authors Guild: Money Isn't the Worst! Personal Finance 101 for Creatives - The Novel Marketing Podcast: Networking for Authors - 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 podcast 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 Raises Print Costs for 2026 | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026)
01/06/2026
Draft2Digital Raises Print Costs for 2026 | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026)
Draft2Digital has confirmed a print cost increase starting February 1, 2026, following similar changes across the print industry. IngramSpark confirms free revisions are coming, while platform risk, Amazon KDP, audio growth, and new author opportunities round out the first Self-Publishing News of the year. Here is what authors need to know. Author Nation After Party (digital replay) - Authors Guild Raises Concerns About Kindle’s New “Ask This Book” AI Feature - Draft2Digital (D2D) - (referral link) D2D Print Price Calculator - IngramSpark - - use FIXIT to waive revision fees through January 2026 - IngramSpark: A Letter from the Director - PublishDrive 2025: The Year We Turned AI Promises Into Publishing Reality - PublishDrive - (affiliate link) - 25% off all annual plans until January 7, 2026 GetCovers: Is Amazon KDP Worth It In 2026? - Spoken: "Your Story" Competition - Booklinker: The Strategic Author - Booklinker: From Book Cover to Brand Story: Building an Author Identity That Sells - 2025 Digital Book Today Literary Awards - YouTube for Authors - 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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KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)
12/23/2025
KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)
Kindle Direct Publishing announced two major updates that authors need to understand. Changes to digital rights management are raising questions, while a new ebook pre-order feature could reward authors who are prepared. We also cover AI entering the reading experience, audiobook discovery tied to BookTok, platform updates, and opportunities authors should watch heading into 2026. YouTube Channel Memberships – KDP: New eBook Download Options for Readers Coming in 2026 - TechCrunch: Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published e-books - KDP: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon – Update - DigitalTrends: Google Play Books may soon let you ask Gemini questions while you read - Amazon’s New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025) - Bookvault – – Use coupon code BVDALE to waive three upload fees PublishDrive – Save 25% off all annual distribution plans - (affiliate link) – Offer ends December 31, 2025 Audible and TikTok Bring Best of #BookTok Sensations Direct to Listeners - Get Authentic Book Reviews – Spoken – Payhip: Ecommerce Payment Gateways for Digital Products - (affiliate link) Authorbase – (affiliate link) Written Word Media: Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It) - Outstanding Creator Awards: 2025 Clash of Champions Contest (results) – Reader Views Awards: “Email Marketing for Authors” by Dale L. Roberts - Self-Publishing with Dale (book series) – 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 Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)
12/16/2025
Amazon’s New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)
Amazon quietly rolled out a new Kindle feature that places AI directly inside books, raising questions authors should understand. This week’s Self-Publishing News also covers major audiobook platform updates, new distribution and monetization options, and review compliance shifts tied to Amazon enforcement. These changes affect how authors publish, promote, and protect their work moving into the new year. YouTube Channel Memberships (podcast) – Channel Memberships Members-only Video Playlist - IngramSpark Changes Every Author Must See | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025) - Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - Writer Beware: Kindle’s New Gen AI-Powered “Ask This Book” Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com • Voices by INAudio - Google Play Books Partner Center: Character detection in auto-narrated audiobooks - Spoken – Book Bounty – (affiliate link) The Bottom Line (subscription required) - YouTube for Authors – Dibbly Create – (affiliate link) - Use coupon code DIBBLYHOLIDAY25 for 25% off yearly plans, and DIBBLYHOLIDAY30 for 30% off addon tokens. (ends January 1) Dibbly – - Use code TUWHOLIDAY7 for 7% off all services. (ends January 1) StoryOrigin – Keith Wheeler Books presents: Short Reads Domination Course - Matty Dalrymple presents: From Expertise to Authority: Building Your Professional Presence for a Sideline or Second Act - 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 Raises Costs Again | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)
12/09/2025
IngramSpark Raises Costs Again | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)
IngramSpark announced new pricing and a higher market access fee that affects every author using their platform. Draft2Digital revealed a major shift in Smashwords royalties, especially for lower priced ebooks. Written Word Media released new survey data showing what separates hobbyists from the authors earning real money. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week. YouTube Channel Memberships (podcast) – YouTube Channel Memberships (main channel) – IngramSpark - IngramSpark Rate Card 2026 - IngramSpark December 2025 Newsletter - Draft2Digital - (referral link) Draft2Digital Royalty Rates - Smashwords End of Year Sale - Written Word Media: 2025 Indie Author Survey Results - Authors Guild: What Authors Need to Know About the Baker & Taylor Closure and How It Affects Library Access to Your Book - Booklinker - Book Award Pro - (affiliate link) Twin Flames Studios: The Ghostwriting of Christmas Past, Present, and Future - 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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Baker & Taylor Shift That Could Hurt Your Reach | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025)
12/02/2025
Baker & Taylor Shift That Could Hurt Your Reach | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025)
Holiday cutoffs, platform updates, and a major distribution move are shaping the publishing world this week. One company picked up a key piece of a system that almost shut down, and this change could affect how your books reach readers. A few author services also shared new updates, warnings, and opportunities worth exploring. Catch everything you need to know in today’s self-publishing news. My Channel Memberships (podcast) - My Channel Memberships (main channel) - Publishers Weekly: Lakeside Book Company Buys B&T Distribution Arm - Bookvault – (use code BVDALE to waive your first 3 upload fees) Draft2Digital – (referral link) Draft2Digital Now Hiring - Booksprout – (affiliate link) Booksprout Now Hiring, Contact: IngramSpark: Understanding IngramSpark Title Processing - Google Play Books Partner Center (GPBPC) – GPBPC: Publisher Program Policies - CraveBooks – https://DaleLinks.com/CraveBooks (affiliate link) Written Word Media: Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today’s Most Common Publishing Scams) - Twin Flames Studios: 7 Smart Ways to Sell More Books During the Holidays (Without Losing Your Mind) - Dibbly Create - (affiliate link) Dibbly Create Handbook - Spoken: Digitally-Narrated Audiobooks with Spoken – Bring Your Backlist to Life in 2026 - Booklinker: Facebook/Meta Ads Insights with Melissa Storm - Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join Me on Discord - Check out my main YouTube channel - My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks 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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The Best Author Deals of Black Friday 2025
11/28/2025
The Best Author Deals of Black Friday 2025
Black Friday brings the biggest savings of the year for authors, and I rounded up the deals you will not want to miss. From writing tools to book promotion to web hosting, these offers help you grow your author business without breaking the bank. Check the show notes for all the links and deadlines. Grab what fits your goals before the sales end. Full disclosure: Most of these links are part of affiliate programs where I get compensated for any sales made through them. This is at no extra cost to you and greatly helps support this podcast. Thanks for your understanding and support. Links: YouTube for Authors (paperback) - - 25% off through Dec. 1, 2025 YouTube for Authors (hardcover) - - 34% off through Dec. 1, 2025 Lulu: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide - Lulu - https://Lulu.com - Use WRITE30 for 30% off all print products Miblart - - Coupon Code: BLACK20 for 20% off Book Covers - valid till December 3 Getcovers - - Coupon Code: BLACK25 for 25% off all services - valid till December 3 ProWritingAid - - 50% off yearly and lifetime plans - ends December 3 Dibbly Create - - Get 30% off three months of the Pro Plan with BLACKFRIDAY30, and get 40% off Add-on Tokens for Create with BLACKFRIDAY40 - Offer expires Dec. 2, 2025 Dibbly - - Get 12% off all services with BLACKFRIDAYTUW12 - Offer expires Dec. 2 Publisher Rocket - - $30 off, plus access to Mastering Keywords & Categories Course (normally $49.99) - Offer ends on Dec. 3, 2025 Cravebooks - - 5-Day Black Friday Countdown Sale - 50% off on November 28, 2025, then the discount goes down by 10% everyday AppSumo - - Black Friday Sale over on Dec. 2, 2025 AppSumo Deal: DepositPhotos - - Black Friday Sale over on Dec. 2, 2025 MailerLite - - 25% off annual plans - Good till December 16, 2025 Kit - https://DaleLinks.com/Kit - Get 60% off 3 months of the Creator Plan - Good till December 2, 2025 Get Authentic Book Reviews - - Promotion available for a limited time Gemsy- - Get 50% off the yearly plan with promo code DALEBF50 - good through Dec. 5, 2025 SiteGround - - 85% off Premium Web Hosting, plus 3 months FREE Site Scanner & Premium Backup - Sale ends Dec. 2, 2025 ContentStudio - - 40% off annual plan - Offer ends on Nov. 30, 2025 Riverside - - 35% off annual plans for new users with code BF2025 -Offer ends Dec. 1, 2025 AuthorAI - - 25% off with code BFDEAL - Good through Dec. 1, 2025 Other relevant links: Subscribe to my email newsletter - Join Channel Memberships - Join my Discord community - Check out my podcast 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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Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025)
11/25/2025
Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025)
Draft2Digital made another move this week, and it has authors talking. Also, find out about the latest shift in their distribution landscape along with industry updates from Spotify, Bookvault, ALLi, and more. We also revisit the Share and Sell spotlight from IngramSpark and update authors on several new opportunities heading into the holiday season. YouTube for Authors (paperback) – Authors Guild: Predatory Opt-Out Scheme ClaimsHero Targets Anthropic Settlement Participants: What Authors Need to Know - Draft2Digital – (referral link) Draft2Digital: The Indie Advantage (Nov. 2025) - Draft2Digital: Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale - Bookvault: WooCommerce Integration Upgrade - Spotify for Authors: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access for Premium Subscribers in Five More European Countries - ALLi: Inside the Judges’ Minds: What Award Panels Really Look For - Spoken: Digitally-Narrated Audiobooks with Spoken – Bring Your Backlist to Life in 2026 - Kerrie Flanagan presents The Book Business Collective - IngramSpark: Share & Sell Giveaway - IngramSpark: Share & Sell Users Feedback - YouTube for Authors (hardcover) – 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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KDP Drops a Feature NOBODY Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)
11/18/2025
KDP Drops a Feature NOBODY Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)
Amazon rolled out a new KDP feature that could change how authors reach global readers. This roundup walks through what happened and why it matters without spoiling anything. If you publish through KDP or go wide, you need to know what just launched. Stay sharp and stay informed. KDP: Introducing Kindle Translate in Beta - KDP: Kindle Translate FAQs - Amazon: Simple tips to spot impersonation scams - Draft2Digital – (referral link) Draft2Digital: Clean Up Your D2D Account with Merge Tools - Draft2Digital Content Guidelines - IngramSpark – IngramSpark’s Share & Sell Giveaway - Bookvault – Apple Books for Authors – Spotify for Authors: Introducing Audiobook Recaps - The Bottom Line (subscription required): A Deep Divide Emerges between AI Users and Nonusers – Spoken.Press – Twin Flames Studios: The State of AI Audiobooks in 2025 - Dibbly Create – (affiliate link) Dibbly Create: Book Layout Studio Webinar - Dibbly – (affiliate link) ProWritingAid: Novel November – (affiliate link) ProWritingAid Black Friday Deal – (affiliate link) Book Award Pro – (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews – DropCap Marketplace - Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025 - Author Nation 2025: My Honest Review - Amazon Ads Insights with Dale L. Roberts - The First 2 YEARS Sucked! Self-Publishing Secrets with Dale L. Roberts - 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 Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)
10/22/2025
Amazon’s NEW Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)
Big changes are hitting the publishing world. Amazon’s new algorithm is shaking up book rankings, libraries are adjusting after Baker & Taylor’s collapse, and Spotify’s audiobook listeners just jumped 36%. I’ll also cover new scams every author should know about, a wild mayo-scented book promotion, and how you can shape the future of indie publishing through this year’s Written Word Media survey. Tune in for all the latest updates. LAST CALL: The Final 3 Kickstarter - Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - The Hidden Rules of Amazon: A Smart Guide for Self-Publishing Authors - Massive Amazon Algorithm Changes - Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor - Spotify’s Audiobook Listeners Grew 36% in Second Year of Service - Writer Beware: Army of Bots: Deeper Into the Vortex of Nigerian Marketing Scams - Laterpress - The Guardian: A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? - Written Word Media: 2025 Author Survey - Apple Books for Authors: Holiday season delivery schedule. - CraveBooks - (affiliate link) Kindlepreneur: Authorpreneur Academy - StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro (register for the replay) - Miblart: Book Marketing Trends 2026 | What Every Indie Author Should Know - 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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My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)
10/14/2025
My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)
My YouTube podcast channel was deleted without warning, leaving me searching for answers. Meanwhile, Baker & Taylor faces closure, PublishDrive partners with ElevenReader for AI audiobooks, and Bookvault unveils new Spot UV and foil upgrades. BookBaby highlights proven ad strategies that drive real sales, and Spoken earns ALLi’s highest rating for author trust. It’s a week packed with big shifts, bold moves, and major updates for indie authors in this week’s Self-Publishing News. Self-Publishing News October 13, 2025 - The Final 3 Kickstarter Campaign - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter LIVE: Game-Changing Author Strategies Revealed - https://youtube.com/live/C122wCbad-U My YouTube Podcast Channel - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.html PublishDrive Partners with ElevenReader for Instant Audiobook Creation - https://publishdrive.com/publishdrive-partners-with-elevenreader-for-instant-audiobook-creation.html PublishDrive: Book Marketing that Works Insights from Dale L Roberts - https://youtu.be/wos5AoL5jpk?si=_8KM8622A4fPkETF Bookvault Bespoke - https://bookvault.app/bookvaultbespoke-product-examples/ Booklinker - https://booklinker.com BookBaby: Examples of Book Advertising That Drive Sales - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/book-advertising-examples Spoken: V1.04 Release Notes: New Upgrades! - https://spoken.press - ALLi Watchdog List - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi ALLi: SelfPubCon 2025 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference-2025/ StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration Michell Buck Books: Building an Author Platform with Dale L. Roberts - https://open.substack.com/live-stream/66104?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsell Miblart: Book Marketing Strategies 2026 - https://miblart.com/book-marketing-webinars/ Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) Author Nation: MEET UPS AND OUTSIDE EVENTS - 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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