Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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!
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News sources:
- The Impersonation List - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/the-impersonation-list/
- KOBO Promo: Spring Reading Sale Alert! - community.streetlib.com/c/retail-promotions-hub/kobo-promo-spring-reading-sale-alert
- Live Editing with Tom Bromley | Reedsy Live - mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1c30456135&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_htwan_live_editing_march_24&utm_medium=email
- Authortube Writing Conference - authortubewritingconference.com
- SPwD Podcast review - 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
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!
🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - TheSelfPublishingHub.com
🟣 Join Channel Memberships - DaleLinks.com/Memberships
🔵Join Me on Discord - DaleLinks.com/Discord
🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@dalelroberts
News sources:
- The Impersonation List - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/the-impersonation-list/
- KOBO Promo: Spring Reading Sale Alert! - community.streetlib.com/c/retail-promotions-hub/kobo-promo-spring-reading-sale-alert
- Live Editing with Tom Bromley | Reedsy Live - mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1c30456135&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_htwan_live_editing_march_24&utm_medium=email
- Authortube Writing Conference - authortubewritingconference.com
- SPwD Podcast review - 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
![[BREAKING] Amazon KDP Just Changed Its Keyword Rules | Self-Publishing News (July 28, 2025)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BXXuF-c2MVM/mqdefault.jpg "[BREAKING] Amazon KDP Just Changed Its Keyword Rules | Self-Publishing News (July 28, 2025)
Amazon KDP just rolled out a new look for the dashboard—and thats not all. Theyve also updated their keyword rules, and Kindlepreneur breaks it all down in plain English. Plus, PublishDrive has released a comprehensive guide to accessibility in digital publishing for 2025. Get all the latest updates and author opportunities in this week’s indie publishing news roundup.
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Sources:
- KDP - https://kdp.amazon.com
- Kindlepreneur: Amazon Book Keyword Rules Explained (2025 Update) - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-book-keyword-rules/
- Accessibility in Digital Publishing 2025: Your Complete Guide to Creating Inclusive EPUBs - https://publishdrive.com/accessibility-in-digital-publishing-2025-your-complete-guide-to-creating-inclusive-epubs-2.html
- Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com/
- Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)
- Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
- MSL 213 - Dale L. Roberts on Starting a Solopreneur Business, Part 2 - https://youtu.be/VtsgStWHBWk?si=G7d7vZXNcTloJmXl
- The Sample Chapter Podcast: YouTube For Authors: Dale L. Roberts - https://youtu.be/XNGt89X79Dc?si=HB38iw1S1huy8XgX
- Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/6oPXIhuzROg?si=bWx-Gm6rFx6xJPzb
- BookMARCon 2025 - https://bookbrush.com/bookmarcon/
- AuthorNation Volunteer Survey - https://form.smartsuite.com/so8pqexh/D9a8mbe9ZM?kuid=29d26bb5-3f29-40fa-851e-11bb2f7d2ab0-1753730183&lid=11679&kref=PULKc40ysYCp
- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
Time Stamp credit: @AuthorDLTillery
0:00 Intro
0:30 Kindlepreneur: Amazon Book Keyword Rules Explained (2025 Update)
4:08 KDP Updates Dashboard
4:52 Accessibility in Digital Publishing 2025: Your Complete Guide to Creating Inclusive EPUBs
7:28 Spotify for Authors
9:37 Book Bounty
12:16 Get Authentic Book Reviews
15:01 MSL 213 - Dale L. Roberts on Starting a Solopreneur Business, Part 2
15:49 The Sample Chapter Podcast: YouTube For Authors: Dale L. Roberts
16:23 Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts
16:50 BookMARCon 2025
17:45 AuthorNation Volunteer Survey
18:37 Author Nation
19:26 Closing
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")
