Self-Publishing with Dale

GetCovers shares about ten ways to promote your book for free. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shows you how to get categories and keywords for your book on Audible. And, an author registered a copyright for her book that leveraged AI. Does this set a new precedent? All that and more in the self-publishing news. https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord Sources: https://getcovers.com/blog/how-to-promote-book-for-free/https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-view-change-audible-categories/https://www.Smashwords.com https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-copyright-office-loosens-up-a-little-on-ai/https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOriginhttps://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-email-list/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m5lg1mm0koAXhq96L0YJhiEVjK2f4X2-NwRLgoUEljQ/viewformhttps://DaleLinks.com/GetCovershttps://laterpress.com Credit: https://hotsheetpub.com 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

Curious about who offers the best royalties for self-publishing? Join us as we explore top platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Discover which company offers the best deal for authors, whether you're publishing on Amazon, Apple Books, or other platforms like StreetLib and Lulu. https://youtu.be/bb6235uI4VY?si=t48EA0ELE7cbvyj8https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi Mentioned services: https://press.barnesandnoble.com/https://authors.apple.com/https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/https://kobowritinglife.com/https://kdp.amazon.com/https://www.smashwords.com/https://gumroad.com/https://lulu.com/https://payhip.com/https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOriginhttps://laterpress.com/https://www.streetlib.com/https://www.xinxii.com/https://DaleLinks.com/D2Dhttps://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrivehttps://ingramspark.com/https://blurb.com/ https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Learn how to boost your book's visibility on Amazon with Storiad CEO Ramzi Hajj in this insightful interview. Discover how Storiad aids in book promotion strategies and enhances marketing for authors. Explore the effectiveness of Storiad for promoting books on Amazon and gain valuable insights into marketing on social media. Get free or premium access to Storiad today - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link). Use code DALE25 to get 25% off for a limited time. https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discordhttps://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts 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

The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new post highlighting the most search Amazon keywords and trends in 2024. IngramSpark has a WHOLE lot of news including a new publishing opportunity, a giveaway, a survey and more. Also, horror is seeing a HUGE boost in sales over the past couple years. All that and more in the self-publishing news! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord Sources: https://www.ingramspark.comhttps://lp.ingramcontent.com/publishers/sharjahhttps://www.ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar https://www.ingramspark.com/sell-my-book-checklist-1?hs_preview=qxqQSwow-161643855391&utm_campaign=Ingram%20iD&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_uPVGdGWa8wAaagS5FQ9YeTVZ13T4WhQihSBAKU6gI11phTeAon1NpIfke-0wqcDtebCT51AIAdoGkETSbChVCxWfrdw&_hsmi=303467474&utm_content=303467474&utm_source=hs_email https://kindlepreneur.com/most-searched-amazon-keywords-trends-2024 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/04/horror-novel-sales-boomed-during-year-of-real-world-anxietieshttps://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrivehttps://www.youtube.com/@BraveNewBookshelf https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-fairly-trained-certifies-ethical-ai/ https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/online-book-marketing/what-is-booktokhttps://streamyard.com/watch/2ssRKurFy9HF Credit: https://laterpress.com 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

Explore Laterpress, a premier platform for digital book publishing and direct sales. Dive into the world of self-publishing, understanding the intricacies of ebook creation, publication, and sales. Learn how Laterpress empowers authors with tools for successful ebook publishing, embracing the digital landscape without the need for intermediaries. https://laterpress.comhttps://www.laterpress.com/blog/author-community-featureshttps://www.laterpress.com/blog/getting-startedhttps://www.laterpress.com/blog/faqhttps://www.laterpress.com/public-domain-bookshttps://www.laterpress.com/blog/announcing-user-governancehttps://amazonkeywordsforbooks.laterpress.com/ 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

Spotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord New Sources: https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/https://bookvault.apphttps://learn.wideforthewin.com/c/bookvault/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24119884/spotify-2024-price-increase-rumor-audiobooks-supremium https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-02/spotify-premium-listeners-in-canada-ireland-and-new-zealand-can-soon-access-more-than-250000-audiobooks/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwGZjhrL8_XIznqPDiujB0pSXwdBV_t8ZX18Y6aJ3T99rzw/viewformhttps://www.draft2digital.com/blog/say-hello-to-fable/https://www.youtube.com/live/5XY1dLbSX_U?si=x9hU4yEJJlpLVcGchttps://www.youtube.com/live/kImDOZenwo4?si=Ipy-bUNzPWhsQqIvhttps://youtu.be/W7MnVVMzcoM?si=o_SyWHPx52oD6xf6 https://www.kobo.com/news/now-in-colour-bring-your-books-to-life-with-the-new-kobo-libra-colour-and-kobo-clara-colour-ereadershttps://youtu.be/My0o3rupdjo?si=3uTVTS0sJz4x1w3nhttps://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreatehttps://hotsheetpub.com/2024/04/march-2024-bestseller-lists Credit: https://hotsheetpub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrivehttps://kobowritinglife.com/https://DaleLinks.com/D2D 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

Introducing BookBaby.com—an alternative to KDP for your self publishing journey. Explore the world of BookBaby, its self-publishing services, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. Uncover whether BookBaby is the right choice for your book and how it stacks up against KDP. https://www.bookbaby.com/https://DaleLinks.com/Watchdoghttps://youtu.be/YI6mXaaS070https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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 --- @BookBaby @IngramSpark @AmazonKDP

KDP made some changes to the upload process for ebooks. Kindle Vella is free for a limited time to students. Amazon faces yet another lawsuit, this time surrounding their misuse of the "buy box." And, so much more in the self-publishing news! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord News Sources: https://calculator.publishdrive.com/ https://goodereader.com/blog/amazon-news/kindle-vella-is-now-free-for-prime-student-members-limited-time-offer https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Image-only-eBooks-now-require-a-fixed-layout-manuscript-on-upload?language=en_UShttps://blog.reedsy.com/reedsy-match/ https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/94669-publishing-sales-inch-up-in-2023-per-aap-sales-report.html https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-publishers-internet-archives-appeal/https://DaleLinks.com/Fantasyhttps://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAidhttps://aiwritingsummit.com/ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc--rqj4qG9bkYGwcP4kjiNIeEwU2FWsV#/registrationhttps://www.bookbaby.com/campaigns/book-cover-design-sweepstakes https://community.streetlib.com/c/streetlib-workshops/new-changes-q-ahttps://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-strategy/ Credit: https://hotsheetpub.comhttps://scribando.com 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

Discover if Tablo Book Publishing is worth your consideration in 2024. Explore the Tablo book publishing process, payment options, and overall review to make an informed decision on self publishing your book with Tablo. Evaluate whether Tablo aligns with your publishing goals and needs. https://tablo.com/https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

EU Parliament recently passed the AI Act, but will it be of any benefit to authors? Writer Beware shares insights into the new Copyright Claims Board for small claims cases. And, the 2023 BISAC rolled out, so Apple wants you to select the appropriate option. All than and more in the self-publishing news. https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord News Sources: https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/03/ai-at-london-book-fair-european-publishers-cheer-the-eu-acts-passage/https://www.bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-listhttps://getcovers.com/blog/best-book-cover-design-ideas/ https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-brandon-sanderson-sets-crowdfunding-records-again/ https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-self-publish/how-to-promote-my-book-on-goodreadshttps://streamyard.com/watch/CRxRNK6QSypU https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucOyqqT4uHtaoFi0_ZzDwoe8WEmGQHoBj#/registrationhttps://puzzlebookprofits.com/join/ 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

Explore XinXii, a potential alternative to KDP, with a focus on audiobook publishing. Evaluate its features, review its performance, and compare XinXii with KDP to determine if it's a good and worthwhile alternative for self-publishing books. Uncover the best alternatives and weigh XinXii's pros and cons in the realm of self-publishing. https://www.xinxii.com/https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Victoria Strauss from Writer Beware shared a list of sites and services commonly impersonated, so you can watch out for these scams. PublishDrive has a number of ebook promotions rolling out in the coming weeks. And, I officially announced my presentation for the Authortube Writing Conference 2024 where I'll host a roundtable discussion about the future of self-publishing with some of the biggest names in the business including IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Kobo Writing Life, PublishDrive, and BookVault with the potential of adding another platform to the list. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discordhttps://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts News sources: https://writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/the-impersonation-list/ https://community.streetlib.com/c/retail-promotions-hub/kobo-promo-spring-reading-sale-alert https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1c30456135&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_htwan_live_editing_march_24&utm_medium=emailhttps://www.authortubewritingconference.com/ https://chartable.com/podcasts/selfpublishing-with-dale-l-roberts/reviews/b0TrB7QR 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

Explore Bookrix, a potential alternative to KDP, and assess its worth in 2024. Delve into Bookrix's publishing process, discover insights into self publishing a book, and learn about Bookrix royalties. Evaluate whether Bookrix suits your self-publishing needs and navigate the world of lesser-known KDP alternatives. https://blog.streetlib.com/bookrix-and-streetlib-unveil-cutting-edge-self-publishing-platform-for-the-german-market/https://youtube.com/live/KuTPstgMh2shttps://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Book marketing and promotion can seem overwhelming to most authors, especially for introverts. What are the best strategies, and ideas for introverted authors? Can you truly market your book without having to sell your soul or invest a ton of money into online services and sites? Susan Montgomery shares how her plan for book marketing and promotion works for her and what you can do to implement these tips today. Whether your publishing through Amazon or fulfilling direct sales, this interview will share what you need to break out of your shell and sell some books! https://www.youtube.com/@CreatedbySusanMontgomeryhttps://www.createdbysusan.comhttps://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discordhttps://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts 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

PublishDrive released 2023 stats covering self-publishing and the results are rather surprising, especially about Amazon. Brandon Sanderson influenced Audible to change how it's position with author royalties. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson launched an interesting survey with over 846 authors about direct sales. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord News Sources: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/regarding-audible/ https://publishdrive.com/book-sales-statistics-and-market-report.htmlhttps://publishdrive.com/ai-narrated-audiobooks-retailers.html https://kobowritinglife.com/2024/03/05/rakuten-kobo-launches-kobo-plus-in-ireland-and-south-africa/ https://kindlepreneur.com/the-truth-on-selling-books-direct-insights-from-authors/https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers https://mailchi.mp/thebookcoverdesigner/selling-the-book-cover-designer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JxK3PVHRiB-I0E5yNNr1BRyHZO9jmvUH/view https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=d77a5ee920&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_live_first_line_frenzy_march_24&utm_medium=email 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

Explore Blurb Books as an alternative to Amazon KDP, examining its printing and publishing features. Delve into reviews and insights to weigh the pros and cons of Blurb Books for your self publishing journey. Consider factors like royalties and overall worth to make an informed decision on whether Blurb is the right fit for your book. https://www.blurb.com/https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Matty Dalrymple is the host of The Indy Author Podcast where she's interviewed over 200 authors. Get insights for landing a podcast interview from a seasoned pro in the indie author space. Find out how all writers should approach podcasts, what questions they should ask, and what are the best tips and tricks to podcasting interviews. Listen into this fun conversation, perfect for all levels-- beginners to veterans. https://www.theindyauthor.com/services---pod-pro-author-coaching.html https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDnpWFQZeQuZvO-V4yqqoliAomad0Z9jihttps://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcasthttps://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Amazon KDP announced MASSIVE changes to the Kindle Vella program. Draft2Digital rolls out affordable proof ordering options. Findaway Voices by Spotify continue to receive backlash from changes in the terms of use from two weeks ago. And, so much more in the self-publishing news! https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord News sources: https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D58V00008XaqwlSAB/is-it-time-to-bail-on-vella-with-the-new-token-terms?language=en_US&topicId=0TO2T000000MFRiWAO&count=10 https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/sd962hjqvq473/web-version/lg0604x35fb97https://www.patreon.com/posts/findaway-and-98622568 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-22/spotify-and-independent-audiobook-authors-face-off https://kobowritinglife.com/2024/02/23/rakuten-kobo-launches-kobo-plus-in-hong-kong-and-taiwan/ https://community.streetlib.com/c/retail-promotions-hub/kobo-s-easter-long-weekend-sale-deadline-march-8thhttps://www.bookbaby.com/pages/pdf/planning-a-book-launch.pdfhttps://plottr.com/story-garden-summit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdO2qqDwrH9fjmVUNw54DCCm0jt75X9rF#/registrationhttps://event.webinarjam.com/register/71/w7mvna45https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-book-promotion-sites/https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promoshttps://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/dalelroberts Credit: https://Scribando.com 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

Discover Streetlib as a noteworthy alternative to Amazon KDP, exploring its features, legitimacy, and whether it's the right choice for your publishing journey. Uncover insights into Streetlib's reviews, worthiness, and its role in the landscape of self-publishing. Learn about the process of publishing both print and audiobooks on Streetlib, gaining valuable information to make an informed decision about this alternative to Amazon KDP. Explore the nuances and considerations that Streetlib brings to the table, helping you determine if it's the right fit for your publishing needs. https://streetlib.com/https://community.streetlib.com/ https://www.streetlib.com/en/distribution/book-printing-cost-and-royalties-calculator/https://youtu.be/x6S4Opa364shttps://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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

Dr. Anthony Metivier is a successful indie author who experienced a massive breakthrough success when he self published his first book in 2012. Find out what happened when his publishing career came to nearly a screeching halt on Amazon KDP and what advice he'd give authors looking to avoid the same mistakes. You might recognize Dr. Metivier from his Ted Talk or his world-renowned Magnetic Memory Method. Get tips and stories from an indie author who's gone through the highs and lows of the publishing business in this insightful interview. https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyMetivierMMM https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comhttps://DaleLinks.com/Membershipshttps://DaleLinks.com/Discord 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