Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Written Word Media published a deep dive piece about how to avoid an Amazon KDP termination or suspension. IngramSpark launched a new free tool for authors; is it any good? And, Barnes & Noble Press loads you up with their top tips for summer book marketing. All that and more in the self-publishing news.
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- Awards for Authors: Secrets from a Book Award Judge - bookawardpro.com/blog/secrets-from-a-book-award-judge
- Mastering Metadata: How to Avoid KDP Account Suspension - writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-avoid-kdp-account-suspension
- IngramSpark's Book-Building Tool - ingramspark.com/design-a-book
- Hot Summer Book Marketing Tips for Indie Authors - press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog/summer-book-marketing-tips-indie-authors
- Atticus: Customer Success Geek - atticus.io/join-our-team
- Reader Magnets and Growing Your Email List for Indie Author Success - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-reader-magnets
- PublishDrive - DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
- Selling Audiobooks: Production, Marketing, and Distribution - Q&A w/ Lindsay Senior @ Author’s Republic - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kc--rrzguEtRiC-4Y-QCg6d1xiqLhcXFV#/registration
- Non Fiction Extravaganza July Part 2 - DaleLinks.com/VirtualFair
- Self Publishing for New Authors with Dale L. Roberts - youtu.be/Nsvu2Bth3Wg?si=Bxt7zAp_L6f6HGVo
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Written Word Media published a deep dive piece about how to avoid an Amazon KDP termination or suspension. IngramSpark launched a new free tool for authors; is it any good? And, Barnes & Noble Press loads you up with their top tips for summer book marketing. All that and more in the self-publishing news.
- Book Award Pro - DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
Get my latest book at every major online retailer:
- Self-Publishing for New Authors - DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors
🔴 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
Sources:
- Awards for Authors: Secrets from a Book Award Judge - bookawardpro.com/blog/secrets-from-a-book-award-judge
- Mastering Metadata: How to Avoid KDP Account Suspension - writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-avoid-kdp-account-suspension
- IngramSpark's Book-Building Tool - ingramspark.com/design-a-book
- Hot Summer Book Marketing Tips for Indie Authors - press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog/summer-book-marketing-tips-indie-authors
- Atticus: Customer Success Geek - atticus.io/join-our-team
- Reader Magnets and Growing Your Email List for Indie Author Success - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-reader-magnets
- PublishDrive - DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
- Selling Audiobooks: Production, Marketing, and Distribution - Q&A w/ Lindsay Senior @ Author’s Republic - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kc--rrzguEtRiC-4Y-QCg6d1xiqLhcXFV#/registration
- Non Fiction Extravaganza July Part 2 - DaleLinks.com/VirtualFair
- Self Publishing for New Authors with Dale L. Roberts - youtu.be/Nsvu2Bth3Wg?si=Bxt7zAp_L6f6HGVo
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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- 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")
