Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Spotify announces their new program Spotify for Authors, but it's through publisher invite only. Audible audiobooks are now available on the streaming service for Amazon Music Unlimited. And, GetCovers reveals a report with over twenty solid tips for gathering more reviews on Amazon. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.
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Sources:
- Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive’s Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - authorsguild.org/news/ag-applauds-final-court-decision-affirming-internet-archive-book-scanning-as-copyright-infringement
- KDP: Kindle Vella Wind-Down - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US
- Laterpress - Laterpress.com
- Why Settle for 70% Royalties? Discover How to Earn 100% with Laterpress - youtube.com/live/wvGz9sUvcOs?si=7RROaa-Ey6__gGII
- ElevenLabs - elevenlabs.io
- Spotify Launches Spotify for Authors, a New Platform For Audiobook Authors & Publishers - authors.spotify.com/blog/spotify-for-authors
- Amazon Music: Audiobooks from Audible are now included - amazon.com/music/i/audiobooks
- Streetlib: Produce Your Book with Streetlib - streetlib.com/book-services
- GetCovers: How to Get Reviews on Amazon: 20 Tips - drive.google.com/file/d/1ajU262q5PkmepZ8dGtacCRFCsvbso80A/view
- Miblart Advent Calendar for Indie Authors - miblart.com/advent-calendar-sign-up/?ref=daleroberts5
- Dibbly Create: New Research Tools & Image Generator - DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
- Stark Reflections Podcast: Episode 391 – Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts - starkreflections.ca/2024/12/06/episode-391-networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts
- Why Your Author Website Isn’t Selling Books with Pauline Wiles - youtube.com/live/VBOxM5Y7ys0?si=7_QzyX8LJpsfk0Cr
- Authortubers review Networking for Authors - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrC50nqY3OKDsPfW9VhlHjC_6t2nWoaC
- Self-Publishing with Dale series on Amazon - DaleLinks.com/SelfPubWithDale. Special pricing is good through Sunday, December 15. $2.99 for book 1, $4.99 for books 2-5.
- Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.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 announces their new program Spotify for Authors, but it's through publisher invite only. Audible audiobooks are now available on the streaming service for Amazon Music Unlimited. And, GetCovers reveals a report with over twenty solid tips for gathering more reviews on Amazon. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.
- Book Award Pro - DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - TheSelfPublishingHub.com
🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - DaleLinks.com/SignUp
🟣 Join Channel Memberships - DaleLinks.com/Memberships
🔵Join Me on Discord - DaleLinks.com/Discord
🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
📚 My Books - DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
Sources:
- Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive’s Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - authorsguild.org/news/ag-applauds-final-court-decision-affirming-internet-archive-book-scanning-as-copyright-infringement
- KDP: Kindle Vella Wind-Down - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US
- Laterpress - Laterpress.com
- Why Settle for 70% Royalties? Discover How to Earn 100% with Laterpress - youtube.com/live/wvGz9sUvcOs?si=7RROaa-Ey6__gGII
- ElevenLabs - elevenlabs.io
- Spotify Launches Spotify for Authors, a New Platform For Audiobook Authors & Publishers - authors.spotify.com/blog/spotify-for-authors
- Amazon Music: Audiobooks from Audible are now included - amazon.com/music/i/audiobooks
- Streetlib: Produce Your Book with Streetlib - streetlib.com/book-services
- GetCovers: How to Get Reviews on Amazon: 20 Tips - drive.google.com/file/d/1ajU262q5PkmepZ8dGtacCRFCsvbso80A/view
- Miblart Advent Calendar for Indie Authors - miblart.com/advent-calendar-sign-up/?ref=daleroberts5
- Dibbly Create: New Research Tools & Image Generator - DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
- Stark Reflections Podcast: Episode 391 – Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts - starkreflections.ca/2024/12/06/episode-391-networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts
- Why Your Author Website Isn’t Selling Books with Pauline Wiles - youtube.com/live/VBOxM5Y7ys0?si=7_QzyX8LJpsfk0Cr
- Authortubers review Networking for Authors - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrC50nqY3OKDsPfW9VhlHjC_6t2nWoaC
- Self-Publishing with Dale series on Amazon - DaleLinks.com/SelfPubWithDale. Special pricing is good through Sunday, December 15. $2.99 for book 1, $4.99 for books 2-5.
- Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.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
![[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")
