Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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!
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News Sources:
- PublishDrive's Book Sales Calculator - calculator.publishdrive.com
- Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer! - goodereader.com/blog/amazon-news/kindle-vella-is-now-free-for-prime-student-members-limited-time-offer
- Image-only eBooks now require a fixed layout manuscript on upload - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Image-only-eBooks-now-require-a-fixed-layout-manuscript-on-upload?language=en_US
- Another "buy" button lawsuit over digital licenses continues - tushnet.blogspot.com/2024/03/another-buy-button-lawsuit-over-digital.html
- ReedsyMatch: A Revolutionary Dating App for Writers - blog.reedsy.com/reedsy-match
- Publishing Sales Inch Up in 2023 Per AAP Sales Report - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/94669-publishing-sales-inch-up-in-2023-per-aap-sales-report.html
- Publishers Seek to Stop Internet Archive’s Appeal in Copyright Violation Case - selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-publishers-internet-archives-appeal
- Fantasy Writers' Week 2024 - DaleLinks.com/Fantasy (affiliate link)
- ProWritingAid - DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)
- The AI Writing Summit - aiwritingsummit.com
- Platinum Academy: Level Up with a Smart Marketing Plan with Clayton Noblit & Mel Jolly - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc--rqj4qG9bkYGwcP4kjiNIeEwU2FWsV#/registration
- Bookbaby: Win free book cover design - bookbaby.com/campaigns/book-cover-design-sweepstakes
- Streetlib: New Changes Q&A - community.streetlib.com/c/streetlib-workshops/new-changes-q-a
- Top Tips for Your Nonfiction Indie Author Marketing Strategy: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-strategy
Credit:
- The Hot Sheet - hotsheetpub.com
- Scribando - 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
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!
🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - TheSelfPublishingHub.com
🟣 Join Channel Memberships - DaleLinks.com/Memberships
🔵Join Me on Discord - DaleLinks.com/Discord
News Sources:
- PublishDrive's Book Sales Calculator - calculator.publishdrive.com
- Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer! - goodereader.com/blog/amazon-news/kindle-vella-is-now-free-for-prime-student-members-limited-time-offer
- Image-only eBooks now require a fixed layout manuscript on upload - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Image-only-eBooks-now-require-a-fixed-layout-manuscript-on-upload?language=en_US
- Another "buy" button lawsuit over digital licenses continues - tushnet.blogspot.com/2024/03/another-buy-button-lawsuit-over-digital.html
- ReedsyMatch: A Revolutionary Dating App for Writers - blog.reedsy.com/reedsy-match
- Publishing Sales Inch Up in 2023 Per AAP Sales Report - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/94669-publishing-sales-inch-up-in-2023-per-aap-sales-report.html
- Publishers Seek to Stop Internet Archive’s Appeal in Copyright Violation Case - selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-publishers-internet-archives-appeal
- Fantasy Writers' Week 2024 - DaleLinks.com/Fantasy (affiliate link)
- ProWritingAid - DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)
- The AI Writing Summit - aiwritingsummit.com
- Platinum Academy: Level Up with a Smart Marketing Plan with Clayton Noblit & Mel Jolly - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc--rqj4qG9bkYGwcP4kjiNIeEwU2FWsV#/registration
- Bookbaby: Win free book cover design - bookbaby.com/campaigns/book-cover-design-sweepstakes
- Streetlib: New Changes Q&A - community.streetlib.com/c/streetlib-workshops/new-changes-q-a
- Top Tips for Your Nonfiction Indie Author Marketing Strategy: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-strategy
Credit:
- The Hot Sheet - hotsheetpub.com
- Scribando - 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
