Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Kindlepreneur shared an updated strategy for maximizing the seven backend keywords slots on KDP. Streetlib updated their terms and conditions. An author loses his mind over a review. And, so much more this week in the self-publishing news.
Correction: I skipped two news pieces
- The Amazon Product Description - Amazon now offers more above the fold on product pages, meaning that they now show more description above the "Read more" option. Sorry for missing that item.
- Starting in February 2024, Google and Yahoo will require bulk senders to comply with new rules. These rules are mainly focused on three areas: Authentication - Authenticate outgoing emails using security protocols like DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. Spam threshold - Stay under a 0.3% spam complaint rate threshold. For example, if you send 1,000 emails, only 3 need to be marked spam to reach that threshold. If that happens, you could lose access to users' inboxes. Unsubscribe - Provide a clear and easily accessible method for recipients to unsubscribe.
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News Sources:
- BookBrush's Full Service Social Media Management Services - bookbrush.com/social-media-management | For the job opportunity, contact CEO Josh Wiley at josh@brushmediagroup.com.
- Streetlib's Updated Conditions and Terms - streetlib-agreements.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/StreetLib_Hub_20220824_en.pdf
- Self-Published Science Fiction Competition Issues Statement After Author Has Meltdown About Judge’s Review - file770.com/self-published-science-fiction-competition-issues-statement-after-author-has-meltdown-about-judges-review/#comments
- IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book (US only) - ingramspark.com/e-commerce
- 7 Kindle Keywords: Use All 50 Characters or Not? [UPDATED] - kindlepreneur.com/7-kindle-keywords
- eBookFairs: Book Cover Grader - ebookfairs.com/Home/Book-Cover-Grader
- Pod Pro Author Coaching - theindyauthor.com/services---pod-pro-author-coaching.html
- Lulu: How to Get Started Successfully as an Author - event.webinarjam.com/register/68/qrqmosmk
- Writing & Publishing Master Class with Andy Maslen | Reedsy Learning - eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-publishing-master-class-with-andy-maslen-reedsy-learning-tickets-808859890707
- How to Get Started with Amazon Ads: Reaching More Readers Podcast - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-ads
- Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast Reviews: chartable.com/podcasts/selfpublishing-with-dale-l-roberts/reviews/d5Tm26oB
Special thanks to these sources:
- LaterPress - LaterPress.com
- CraveBooks - CraveBooks.com
- Draft2Digital - Draft2Digital.com
- Findaway Voices - FindawayVoices.com
- David Gaughran - DavidGaughran.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
The Kindlepreneur shared an updated strategy for maximizing the seven backend keywords slots on KDP. Streetlib updated their terms and conditions. An author loses his mind over a review. And, so much more this week in the self-publishing news.
Correction: I skipped two news pieces
- The Amazon Product Description - Amazon now offers more above the fold on product pages, meaning that they now show more description above the "Read more" option. Sorry for missing that item.
- Starting in February 2024, Google and Yahoo will require bulk senders to comply with new rules. These rules are mainly focused on three areas: Authentication - Authenticate outgoing emails using security protocols like DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. Spam threshold - Stay under a 0.3% spam complaint rate threshold. For example, if you send 1,000 emails, only 3 need to be marked spam to reach that threshold. If that happens, you could lose access to users' inboxes. Unsubscribe - Provide a clear and easily accessible method for recipients to unsubscribe.
🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - TheSelfPublishingHub.com
🟣 Join Channel Memberships - DaleLinks.com/Memberships
🔵Join Me on Discord - DaleLinks.com/Discord
News Sources:
- BookBrush's Full Service Social Media Management Services - bookbrush.com/social-media-management | For the job opportunity, contact CEO Josh Wiley at josh@brushmediagroup.com.
- Streetlib's Updated Conditions and Terms - streetlib-agreements.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/StreetLib_Hub_20220824_en.pdf
- Self-Published Science Fiction Competition Issues Statement After Author Has Meltdown About Judge’s Review - file770.com/self-published-science-fiction-competition-issues-statement-after-author-has-meltdown-about-judges-review/#comments
- IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book (US only) - ingramspark.com/e-commerce
- 7 Kindle Keywords: Use All 50 Characters or Not? [UPDATED] - kindlepreneur.com/7-kindle-keywords
- eBookFairs: Book Cover Grader - ebookfairs.com/Home/Book-Cover-Grader
- Pod Pro Author Coaching - theindyauthor.com/services---pod-pro-author-coaching.html
- Lulu: How to Get Started Successfully as an Author - event.webinarjam.com/register/68/qrqmosmk
- Writing & Publishing Master Class with Andy Maslen | Reedsy Learning - eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-publishing-master-class-with-andy-maslen-reedsy-learning-tickets-808859890707
- How to Get Started with Amazon Ads: Reaching More Readers Podcast - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-ads
- Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast Reviews: chartable.com/podcasts/selfpublishing-with-dale-l-roberts/reviews/d5Tm26oB
Special thanks to these sources:
- LaterPress - LaterPress.com
- CraveBooks - CraveBooks.com
- Draft2Digital - Draft2Digital.com
- Findaway Voices - FindawayVoices.com
- David Gaughran - DavidGaughran.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
