If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-18 | 🚨 SCAMMER ALERT: Someone is impersonating me on Facebook.They’re using my name, image, and content to trick people into paying for fake services. I don’t message strangers, I’m not offering coaching or consulting right now, and I don’t sell anything through direct messages.👉 Report the scammer here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083667726047👉 My real profile: facebook.com/selfpubwithdale (@selfpubwithdale)Thanks for your support—and if you ever doubt a message is from me, ask before acting.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
New KDP Rule Affects Your eBooks | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 11, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-08-12 | Your KDP dashboard just got a quiet update—and if you breeze past it, your ebook might lose out on visibility. In this week’s Self-Publishing News, we break down what Amazon added, why it matters, and how it ties into a much bigger conversation around accessibility. Plus, we cover new promo tools, AI changes, and a warning about scammers targeting indie authors. It's a busy week, and you don’t want to miss what’s shifting under your feet.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- How to See Another Book’s Keywords in Amazon - kindlepreneur.com/how-to-see-another-books-keywords/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale- Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)- Reach 45,000+ New Readers with BookDoggy - writtenwordmedia.com/press-release-written-word-media-partners-with-bookdoggy-to-expand-author-reach- ALLi News Podcast: Anthropic Lawsuit Advances, Senate Grills Tech on AI Use, Kindle Colorsoft Gets Update - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-anthropic-lawsuit- KDP: Accessibility for eBooks - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GBPE3QVZ2J3HLQ4B?mc_cid=0c2de47626&mc_eid=433332c881- Digital Accessibility: The Right Thing, The Smart Thing, The Required Thing - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zNsXzo2TTjmK5xD0a6zP1w?_ics=1753722149922&irclickid=~4-dhmkhb736-ahgnlmuAqhia51UV0RHNLEADEuvnld861XUMFAxn&_gl=1*1f0r9qg*_gcl_au*NzMwMjczNTY0LjE3NTIwODY2NjY.*_ga*NjY4OTcyMDQuMTc0NDIzMDkzOA..*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTM3MjIwNDAkbzI0JGcxJHQxNzUzNzIyMTQ5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..&mc_cid=0c2de47626&mc_eid=433332c881#/registration- Create personal illustrated storybooks in the Gemini app.- Storiad - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link) - use code DALE50 to get 50% off Storiad Pro. - Author Nation seeking volunteers - form.smartsuite.com/so8pqexh/D9a8mbe9ZM?kuid=64cf94e2-3c33-4be6-81ed-cf16b78d7ff4-1754943998&lid=31108&kref=nrBqRWv4lEXc- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) - I'll be speaking, emceeing, and hosting video interviewsTime Stamps credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:25 How to See Another Book’s Keywords in Amazon1:05 Publisher Rocket1:43 Reach 45,000+ New Readers with BookDoggy3:02 ALLi News Podcast: Anthropic Lawsuit Advances,4:15 KDP: Accessibility for eBooks5:03 Digital Accessibility: The Right Thing, The Smart Thing, The Required Thing5:39 That's Not The Real Dale Sending Those Fake Emails...7:37 Create personal illustrated storybooks in the Gemini app8:15 Storiad9:29 Author Nation seeking volunteers10:10 Author Nation10:58 ClosingWhere 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
From Idea to Manuscript: Dale Roberts 24 Hour Writing Challenge The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-08-11 | Join Sylvia Hubbard for the fourth installment in her interview series with Dale Roberts, diving into his book How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours. Discover the proven techniques Dale uses to conquer writer’s block, maintain focus with the Pomodoro method, and stay accountable from idea to finished manuscript. Packed with fast writing strategies and practical tips, this episode is perfect for authors who want to write more efficiently without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into a completed nonfiction book in record time.- Sylvia Hubbard - sylviahubbard.com- How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - https://DaleLinks.com/24HoursBook🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Nigerian Prince Returns, He Wants to Market Your Book | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 5, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-08-05 | Scammers are back with a new scheme that targets indie authors using the old Nigerian prince angle—except now, they want to market your book. Meanwhile, Bookshop.org is showing major growth with $1 million in ebook sales, but most authors still don’t know what it is or how to access it. And Findaway Voices is officially gone, with INAudio taking the reins. What does that mean for your audiobooks? Let’s break it all down in this week’s publishing news update🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- Bookshop.org Reports 65% Growth, E-books Add $1 Million in Sales - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/98300-bookshop-org-reports-65-growth-e-books-add-1-million-in-sales.html - Return of the Nigerian Prince: A New Twist on Book Marketing Scams - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/- Introducing Voices by INaudio - voicesbyinaudio.com/article/introducing-voices-by-inaudio- BKLNK Site Up for Sale - bklnk.com/contact.php- Spoken - https://spoken.press- ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)- Written Word Pod - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwLRSmSbsmlms6EVDGMsso0SDkjA0MnBALLi: How Indie Authors Build Loyal Readers with Dale L. Roberts and J. Kevin Tumlinson - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-loyal-readers 0:00 Intro0:20 A New Twist on Book Marketing Scams2:24 Bookshop.org Reports 65% Growth4:11 Introducing Voices by INaudio 6:20 BKLNK for Sale8:22 Spoken v1 Launch Coming Soon10:00 ProseWrite Updates11:02 Written Word Pod12:03 How Indie Authors Build Loyal ReadersWhere 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
Authors Who Win Know This One Trick: Networking The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-08-04 | Most authors think writing a great book is enough, but if no one knows you exist, how will they find it? The authors who succeed understand the power of relationships. In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and founder of Motown Writers Network, Sylvia Hubbard, to talk about how real success comes from connection. We’ll unpack what networking really means, how to do it without feeling fake, and why collaboration always beats competition.- Sylvia Hubbard - sylviahubbard.com- Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NetworkingBook🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-29 | Amazon KDP just rolled out a new look for the dashboard—and that's not all. They've 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.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - KDP - kdp.amazon.com- Kindlepreneur: Amazon Book Keyword Rules Explained (2025 Update) - kindlepreneur.com/amazon-book-keyword-rules- Accessibility in Digital Publishing 2025: Your Complete Guide to Creating Inclusive EPUBs - publishdrive.com/accessibility-in-digital-publishing-2025-your-complete-guide-to-creating-inclusive-epubs-2.html- Spotify for Authors - 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 - youtu.be/VtsgStWHBWk?si=G7d7vZXNcTloJmXl- The Sample Chapter Podcast: YouTube For Authors: Dale L. Roberts - youtu.be/XNGt89X79Dc?si=HB38iw1S1huy8XgX- Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts - youtube.com/live/6oPXIhuzROg?si=bWx-Gm6rFx6xJPzb- BookMARCon 2025 - bookbrush.com/bookmarcon- AuthorNation Volunteer Survey - 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 Intro0:30 Kindlepreneur: Amazon Book Keyword Rules Explained (2025 Update) 4:08 KDP Updates Dashboard4:52 Accessibility in Digital Publishing 2025: Your Complete Guide to Creating Inclusive EPUBs7:28 Spotify for Authors9:37 Book Bounty12:16 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. Roberts16:23 Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts16:50 BookMARCon 202517:45 AuthorNation Volunteer Survey18:37 Author Nation19:26 ClosingWhere 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
Email Marketing for Authors: Get More Readers Fast! | AuthorLetter The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-29 | Want to grow your reader base and sell more books? Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools for authors—but are you using it the right way? Join me for an exclusive interview with Nikolai Viljoen from AuthorLetter, where we’ll break down the best email marketing strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and how to automate your list growth. If you’re ready to take control of your author platform, don’t miss this live conversation!- Author Letter - authorletter.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Ingram Waives Print Fee via PublishDrive | Self-Publishing News (July 21, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-22 | Major updates this week in the publishing world: one major distributor is waiving its print market access fee for the next 12 months, while others are making key changes to how authors get paid or discover new readers. Plus, a brief outage, fresh promotional opportunities, and a couple of interviews you don’t want to miss.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources: - Distribute Print Books to Ingram Without the Market Access Fee for 12 Months - publishdrive.com/distribute-print-books-to-ingram-without-the-market-access-fee-for-12-months.html- Everand: Update on Subscription Payouts for Full Reads - help.publishdrive.com/everand-payout-updates- Bookvault Outage Incident Last Week - https://status.bookvault.app/incident/619700- Barnes & Noble Press Blog: Bestseller Tips for Indie Authors - press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog/bestseller-tips-for-indie-authors- The Sample Chapter Podcast - Interview with Dale L. Roberts - youtu.be/fcQs2cAr-WY?si=MvAKhOP5tPDtZEAl- Terry Pappy: MSL 212 - Dale L. Roberts on Starting Part 1 - youtu.be/KXzchCH3WYk?si=7T7U7PrJsmZswBGI- BookMARCon - bookbrush.com/bookmarcon- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)Time Stamps by @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:32 Distribute Print Books to Ingram Without the Market Access Fee for 12 Months3:43 Everand: Update on Subscription Payouts for Full Reads6:02 Bookvault Outage Incident Last Week 6:43 Barnes & Noble Press Blog: Bestseller Tips for Indie Authors8:19 The Artisan Author: Kickstarter9:22 The Sample Chapter Podcast - Interview with Dale L. Roberts10:01 Terry Pappy: MSL 212 - Dale L. Roberts on Starting Part 110:34 BookMARCon11:13 Author Nation12:15 ClosingWhere 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
Avoid These Editing Fails with Jeanne De Vita The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-22 | Before you send your manuscript to an editor, there’s work to be done. In this episode, I sit down with Jeannie De Vita—writing instructor at UCLA Extension, second-generation author, and bestselling romance writer under her Callie Chase pen name—to break down what separates a polished draft from an expensive mess. We’re talking best practices for prep, common mistakes authors make, and how to make your editor love you (and your manuscript).- Book Genie - book-genie.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Radish Ends, Booktrovert Begins: Big Publishing Moves | Self-Publishing News (July 14, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-15 | Radish Fiction is officially shutting down by December 2025. NetGalley just launched a consumer-facing discovery site called Booktrovert. And ACX is testing voice replica AI for audiobook narration. In this week's news update, I cover the latest shifts in the self-publishing world—including a deepfake interview warning, AI narration breakthroughs, and a major indie publishing milestone from Spoken.press.This week’s headlines:- Radish shutting down- NetGalley launches Booktrovert- ACX voice replica beta- Multi-voice AI narration hits a milestone- NewYox Media interview scam alert- And more indie publishing updates🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources: - Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx- Radish Fiction is shutting down in December 2025 - goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/radish-fiction-is-shutting-down-soon-in-december- NetGalley Launches New Consumer Marketing Site Called Booktrovert - publishingperspectives.com/2025/06/netgalley-launches-booktrovert- When an Interview Isn’t Exactly What It Seems: NewYox Media and Its Suite of Magazines - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/07/11/when-an-interview-isnt-exactly-what-it-seems-newyox-media-and-its-suite-of-magazines- Spoken Beta: V0.9.4 Release Notes: Natural Cadence, Emotional Precision, and Massive MCMV Level Up - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/spoken-beta-v094-release-notes-natural-cadence-emotional-precision-and-massive-mcmv-level-up- Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) - use promo code MIBLART15 to get 15% off your order (good through July 18)- Self-Publishing Made Simple with April Cox - youtube.com/@SelfPubMadeSimple- BookLinker presents: Your Book Deserves Readers: 3 Steps to Smarter Book Marketing - booklinker.mykajabi.com/registration-page- ALLi Membership - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)- ALLi Member Q&A: Marketing Your Books Using Video with Dale L. Roberts - selfpubconnect.mn.co/events/member-qa-marketing-your-books-using-video-with-dale-l-roberts- The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast: Building Your Author Platform in 2025 - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-author-platform- Kobo Writing Life presents: Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts - youtube.com/live/6oPXIhuzROg?si=YE7mPAAzFYvuYMCq- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNationTime stamps credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:37 Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX4:23 Radish Fiction is shutting down in December 20255:56 NetGalley Launches New Consumer Marketing Site Called Booktrovert8:05 When an Interview Isn’t Exactly What It Seems: NewYox Media11:12 Spoken Beta: V0.9.4 Release Notes:13:38 Miblart use promo code MIBLART15 to get 15% off your order14:27 Self-Publishing Made Simple with April Cox14:52 BookLinker presents: Your Book Deserves Readers: 3 Steps to Smarter Book Marketing15:17 The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast: Building Your Author Platform in 2025 15:27 ALLi Membership15:51 ALLi Member Q&A: Marketing Your Books Using Video with Dale L. Roberts16:12 Kobo Writing Life presents: Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts16:40 Author Nation17:48 ClosingWhere 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 Best Kept Secrets in Book Marketing (2025) | Angela Yuriko Smith of @authortunities The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-15 | Tired of book marketing advice that doesn’t work in the real world?Angela Yuriko Smith—author, president of the Horror Writers Association, and creator of Authortunities—joins me live to reveal how authors are finding real visibility through the power of strategic promotion. We’ll dig into how to make the most of book fairs, awards, conferences, and more—and why most authors overlook the marketing gold that’s right in front of them. If you’re looking for practical ways to grow your readership without wasting time or money, don’t miss this episode.- Authortunities - authortunities.substack.com- Angela Yuriko Smith - yurikopublishing.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
What a Judge Just Said About AI & Copyright | Self-Publishing News (July 7, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-08 | Major news just dropped in the world of AI and copyright, and authors need to pay attention. A federal judge made a surprising ruling about how AI models can use books, and it could change everything. Plus, new opportunities for indie authors with MailerLite, PublishDrive, Bookvault, and more. Catch up on everything happening in publishing this week.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources: - AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks - apnews.com/article/ai-chatbot-training-data-libraries-idi-e096a81a4fceb2951f232a33ac767f53- Federal judge rules copyrighted books are fair use for AI training - nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/federal-judge-rules-copyrighted-books-are-fair-use-ai-training-rcna214766- Amazon Prime Day 2025 - amazon.com/primeday- BookLinker - https://BookLinker.com- KDP Royalty Calculator: Free Tool for Authors - kindlepreneur.com/kdp-royalty-calculator/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale (affiliate link)- Bookvault - https://bookvault.app- PublishDrive - dalelinks.com/publishdrive (affiliate link)- Spotify for Authors - authors.spotify.com- How Indie Authors Are Doing in 2025: Mid-Year Survey Results - writtenwordmedia.com/we-asked-indie-authors-how-2025-is-going-heres-what-they-said- All Call Indie - allcallindie.com- New! Create and sell your digital products directly in MailerLite - dalelinks.com/mailerliteproducts (affiliate link)- Get Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.com - Gemsy - dalelinks.com/gemsy (affiliate link) - use code DALE4JULY (good through July 8)- BookMARCon - bookbrush.com/bookmarcon- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)0:00 Intro0:50 Libraries building AI chat bots1:40 Judge rules AI training as fair use3:33 Prime Day announcement4:30 Recommendations for promoting on Prime Day5:33 Kindlepreneur Shares New KDP Royalty Calculator6:07 Bookvault changes US print pricing6:53 PublishDrive severs E-Sentral and iReader7:59 Findaway Voices Pushes Spotify for Authors9:13 Written Word Media Survey Results Reveal...10:10 All Call Indie11:04 MailerLite Now Sells Digital Products12:10 Get Authentic Book Reviews Shares Details about Amazon Reviews15:27 Gemsy offers 50% off16:18 BookMARCon17:10 Author Nation 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
How to Scale Your Author Business (Without Burnout) | Jonny Andrews The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-07-08 | Tired of trying to do everything as an author? Jonny Andrews joins me to break down how to grow your author business without the stress. We’re talking systems, mindset, and strategy—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building real momentum. If you're ready to scale smart, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.- Scale Your Hustle - scaleyourhustle.com- Faceless Business Empire - facelessbusinessempire.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. 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
Mastering Amazon Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Indie Authors The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-24 | Struggling to make Amazon Ads work for your books? In this exclusive interview, Dale L. Roberts sits down with Sylvia Hubbard to unpack the biggest challenges and questions authors face when advertising on Amazon. From targeting to budgeting to measuring success, this video offers indie authors a roadmap to smarter, more effective advertising strategies. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation will shift your mindset and equip you to take action.- Sylvia Hubbard - sylviahubbard.com- Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBookCatch our previous chat about my first two books: - The Realities of Self-Publishing: Challenges, Tips, & Wins - youtu.be/Jnp_m2EON9w🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Major Shakeup in Author Platforms: What You Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (June 16, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-17 | A major shift in the book world is brewing as Everand acquires Fable, signaling a new direction for online book clubs and author-reader engagement. Meanwhile, Amazon has quietly cut more jobs—this time in the books division—raising questions about the future of publishing operations. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Authors can tap into a fresh wave of events like the Book Launchers summit, the ALLi podcast, and the upcoming Author Nation conference to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re serious about writing, marketing, or selling books, this week’s news matters.🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.New sources: - Everand Acquires Online Book Club Platform Fable - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/97975-everand-acquires-online-book-club-platform-fable.html- Amazon cuts more jobs, this time in books division - reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-this-time-books-division-2025-06-06- Dibbly Create presents: Guided Book Flow - dalelinks.com/guidedbookflow (affiliate link)- StoryOrigin: Nonfiction Books: A Guide to Book Launches and Marketing - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9mjlZ4g0QaOUJNHg1OwXxQ#/registration- Book Launchers presents: The Future of Book Marketing Summit - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorLaunchKit (affiliate link)- Authortube Writing Conference - authortubewritingconference.com- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)- The Truth About Book Promotions (and Why Authors Get It Wrong): Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dale L. Roberts - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-book-promotions- Written Word Media Speaker Series with Dale L. Roberts - youtube.com/live/bj8wjbSXgJE?si=hJMTc_RXJrJ3YEpxTime Stamps credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:28 Get Youtube For Authors at $4.991:43 Everand Acquires Online Book Club Platform Fable4:08 Amazon cuts more jobs, this time in books division6:05 Dibbly Create presents: Guided Book Flow7:05 StoryOrigin: Nonfiction Books: A Guide to Book Launches and Marketing7:52 Book Launchers presents: The Future of Book Marketing Summit8:30 Authortube Writing Conference10:21 Author Nation10:37 The Truth About Book Promotions (and Why Authors Get It Wrong): Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dale L. Roberts11:07 Written Word Media Speaker Series with Dale L. Roberts11:43 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
How an Indie Author Won 50+ Book Awards on a Budget | Ross Brand of @LivestreamUniverse The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-17 | Think book awards are only for big-budget authors? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by indie author Ross Brand, who’s won over 50 book awards using Book Award Pro—even on the free plan. He shares how to choose the right awards, save money, and turn wins into long-term visibility. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to submit your book, this is it.- Ross Brand - http://livestreamuniverse.com- Ross on YouTube - @livestreamuniverse1966 - Ross on Substack - rossbrand.substack.com- Ross's Books - geni.us/100v5- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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 Kills Hourly Rank Updates | Self-Publishing News (June 9, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-10 | Amazon just made a major update that could reshape how your books perform on the platform. In this news segment, we break down what’s happening, how it could affect rankings, and what indie authors should keep in mind moving forward. Plus, important updates from Kobo, MailerLite, AppSumo, and more.- YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources: - The Amazon Algorithm Change You NEED to Know About - youtu.be/vfiArlO2UkQ?si=gPFLjwCs8W7pdr6y- KDP: Sales Ranking - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201648140- Kobo and AI: Making Reading and Publishing Even Better, Together - kobowritinglife.com/2025/05/29/kobo-and-ai- Amazon Ads: AI-powered Video generator - advertising.amazon.com/resources/whats-new/create-high-quality-ai-generated-videos-in-minutes- The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman: 8th Note Press closing? - janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter (subscription required)- THE AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SURVEY SHOWS AUDIOBOOK SALES GROW TO 2.22 BILLION DOLLARS - audiopub.org/surveys- NYT: The Times and Amazon Announce an A.I. Licensing Deal - nytimes.com/2025/05/29/business/media/new-york-times-amazon-ai-licensing.html- Get Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.com- You may have received a fake email impersonating MailerLite - mailerlite.com/help/phishing-in-email-marketing- Publisher Rocket Lifetime Deal (...still available???) - https://DaleLinks.com/RocketDeal (affiliate link)- AppSumo presents Sumo Day - https://DaleLinks.com/AppSumo (affiliate link)- AppSumo LTD: DepositPhotos - dalelinks.com/depositphotos (affiliate link)- AppSumo LTD: Video to Blog - dalelinks.com/videotoblog (affiliate link)- AppSumo LTD: PressRanger - dalelinks.com/pressranger (affiliate link)- StoryOrigin: Amazon Ads Made Simple - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CGTlyE84Txyf16VGfT8hmA#/registration- Written Word Media: The Youtube Author Blueprint - writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series- Book Launchers: The Future of Non-Fiction Book Marketing - dalelinks.com/authorlaunchkit (affiliate link)- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)- YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBookTime stamps credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:30 YouTube for Authors2:05 The Amazon Algorithm Change You NEED to Know About3:34 KDP: Sales Ranking8:19 Kobo and AI: Making Reading and Publishing Even Better, Together9:27 Amazon Ads: AI-powered Video generator10:51 The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman: 8th Note Press closing?12:57 THE AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SURVEY14:30 NYT: The Times and Amazon Announce an A.I. Licensing Deal15:35 Get Authentic Book Reviews17:22 You may have received a fake email impersonating MailerLite18:17 Publisher Rocket Lifetime Deal (...still available???)20:04 AppSumo presents Sumo Day 20:50 AppSumo LTD: DepositPhotos21:14 AppSumo LTD: Video to Blog21:51 AppSumo LTD: PressRanger 22:20 Amazon Ads Made Simple: A beginners Friendly Guide22:44 The Youtube Author Blueprint: From Zero to Growing Reader Community23:42 Book Launchers: The Future of Non-Fiction Book Marketing24:48 Author Nation25:39 Video Book Review: Youtube for Author: Does it Deliver? Detailed review26:02 YouTube for Authors On Sale for $0.9927:19 ClosingWhere 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
What Successful Authors Do Differently in 2025 | Emma Boyer of Written Word Media The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-10 | If your book promotions aren’t working, it might be time to level up. Emma Boyer of Written Word Media returns to reveal what top authors are doing differently—and how you can apply those strategies in 2025. From advanced promo timing to new reader trends, we’re digging into what actually works right now to sell more books.- Written Word Media - http://writtenwordmedia.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
URGENT: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-03 | Big changes are coming fast for indie authors. KDP is slashing royalties for print books under $9.99 starting next week. Meanwhile, Publisher Rocket is ending its lifetime license—soon, it’ll be monthly only. Plus, Spotify for Authors is moving features over from Findaway Voices and confirming promo code honors. Here’s what you need to know.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources: - How to Get Amazon Book Reviews Without Breaking the Rules - bookawardpro.com/blog/how-to-get-amazon-book-reviews-without-breaking-the-rules- Publisher Rocket SALE - rocket.thrivecart.com/special-publisher-rocket/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale (affiliate link)- KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880- Spotify for Authors - authors.spotify.com- Apple Books accepts accessibility metadata tags - itunespartner.apple.com/books/support/12-metadata- Written Word Media presents: The YouTube Author Blueprint: From Zero to Growing Reader Community - writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series- ARC: YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeamWhere 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
Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-06-03 | Struggling to structure your novel? Learn how five key scenes can shape your story’s success. Kristina Stanley, founder of Fictionary and the School for Writers and Editors, joins us to share how these scenes vary across genres like romance, fantasy, and mystery. We’ll also explore free tools available to help you build stronger story structure—no matter your experience level.- Fictionary - https://DaleLinks.com/Fictionary (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
IngramSpark Rolls Out NEW Tools, Are They Worth It? | Self-Publishing News (May 26, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-27 | In today’s indie author news update, we’re diving into the latest feature rollouts from IngramSpark, an exciting new marketing tool from Barnes & Noble Press, and a handful of cutting-edge book promotion services you’ll want to check out. We’re also covering updates from Apple Books, a powerful book structure fix from Fictionary, and wrapping up with a huge giveaway opportunity you don’t want to miss. Tune in and find out what’s new and what’s hot in self-publishing!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- IngramSpark - ingramspark.com- IngramSpark May 2025 Newsletter - ingramspark.com/newsletter-may2025- Barnes & Noble Press: A Free Book Marketing Tool for Self-Published Authors - press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog/book-marketing-tool-for-self-published-authors - Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com- Spoken.Press - https://spoken.press- Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)- Gemsy.io - https://DaleLinks.com/Gemsy (affiliate link)- The Wide Author's Playbook: Unlocking Your Book’s Potential - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bHywZKmPSPmp6NBHe9UbMQ#/registration- Kindlepreneur: Cracking the Code to Amazon Book Sales - my.demio.com/ref/kIMXsb6k4Itz2WNI- 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books- Grand Prize Day – Win Big in Our Author Giveaway! - youtube.com/live/QRc1jsvUHx4?si=0VVvEDyM9BhNbASA- Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary - youtube.com/live/szsfwHKLTpA?si=UK3Ib0e0NUFjOF02Time stamps credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:33 Sponsor1:07 IngramSpark3:41 IngramSpark May 2025 Newsletter4:51 Barnes & Noble Press: A Free Book Marketing Tool for Self-Published Authors 6:42 Apple Books for Authors7:42 Spoken.Press9:26 Book Award Pro11:19 Book Bounty14:34 Gemsy.io 16:45 The Wide Author's Playbook: Unlocking Your Book’s Potential 17:24 Kindlepreneur: Cracking the Code to Amazon Book Sales 18:27 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway19:07 Grand Prize Day – Win Big in Our Author Giveaway! 20:05 Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary20:23 ClosingWhere 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
How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-27 | Think book awards are just about luck or deep pockets? Think again.In this interview, I sit down with Steven Seril, indie author and founder of the Outstanding Creator Awards, to talk about how authors can actually win book awards—without wasting time or money. We cover the biggest do’s and don’ts of submitting to contests, what judges really look for, and how to use awards to build your author brand. If you're thinking of entering a competition, watch this first.- Outstanding Creator Awards - outstandingcreator.com- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Amazon Cuts Royalties: Greed or Survival? | Self-Publishing News (May 19, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-20 | Amazon KDP just announced a major change to print royalties, and the publishing world is buzzing. In this week’s self-publishing news, we cover the updated royalty rates, what it means for paperback authors, and how it may or may not tie into the rise of low-content and AI-generated books. We also look at a major court ruling that could finally open the door for easier mobile eBook sales, plus a new report from the U.S. Copyright Office on artificial intelligence and training data. If you care about book sales, author income, or where publishing is headed next, don’t miss this week's Self-Publishing News. - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880- KDP Print Calculator - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200735480?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880#royalty_calculator- The Bottom Line - janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter- US Copyright Office - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3 - copyright.gov/ai/Copyright-and-Artificial-Intelligence-Part-3-Generative-AI-Training-Report-Pre-Publication-Version.pdf?mc_cid=e9a1b9ab69&mc_eid=433332c881- Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales - hiddengemsbooks.com/ruling-opens-path-for-mobile-ebook-sales- Coauthoring Nonfiction: Strategies for Successful Collaboration - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hV_IsqVQE6Ghv1HNl-Szg#/registration- Outstanding Creator Awards - outstandingcreator.com/winners--2025-spring-contest.html- Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook- Mastering Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP - youtube.com/live/_8rNH3SQJK4?si=HP2BB81XZTF9oX24 - How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards - youtube.com/live/X-4w4OWnRgE?si=DkqBCns4G2emtoZq- 30 Books Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30BooksTime Stamps by @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:35 Sponsor1:23 KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ8:02 US Copyright Office - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3 9:03 Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales10:32 Coauthoring Nonfiction: Strategies for Successful Collaboration 10:55 Mastering Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP11:12 How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards11:42 Outstanding Creator Awards12:00 Wide Publishing for Authors12:06 30 Books Giveaway13:42 ClosingWhere 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 Ultimate Indie Author Sales Strategy: What I’d Do If I Had to Start Over The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-20 | What if you had to start from scratch? In this episode, I’ll share the exact roadmap for indie authors, how to build a brand from nothing, and what actually works for long-term success. Whether you’re a new author or a seasoned pro, this is your playbook for more book sales.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
New Tools, Real Scams, and Big Author Warnings | Self-Publishing News (May 12, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-13 | Scams are getting smarter—and authors are the new target. In this week’s publishing news, we cover what to avoid, what to watch for, and the latest tools helping indie authors succeed. Plus, the U.S. Copyright Office just made your publishing life a lot easier.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - Spotify for Authors Terms of Use - spotify.com/us/legal/spotify-for-authors-terms-and-conditions- INAudio - inaudio.com- U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit - copyright.gov/newsnet/2025/1070.html- Two to Avoid: Book Order Scams and Fake Reviews - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/05/09/two-to-avoid-book-order-scams-and-fake-reviews/- Getcovers: Top 10 Tools for Indie Authors 2025 - getcovers.com/blog/best-tools-for-indie-authors- Get Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.com- Speech Transcription with parakeet - huggingface.co/spaces/nvidia/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v2 - ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)- Bookvault Q&A Webinar - youtube.com/@Bookvault_app/streams- StoryOrigin: Creating With Eyes Wide Open: Author Life in a Capitalist World - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LcUd65SpR1mWS3WeiwajyQ#/registration- Authors Guild: Translation Contracts 101 - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZn6cNY-RKK3AbCk9a3G_A#/registration- Dibbly Create: Scale Your KDP Business Fast: Publish Market-Ready Books in 30 Minutes - dibbly.com/join-free-webinar/?aff=DALE (affiliate link)- Self-Publishing with ALLi: The Power of Relationships in Author Marketing - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-power-of-relationships- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)- 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30BooksCredit: - Authors Guild - authorsguild.orgTimestamps Credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:31 Sponsor1:34 Spotify for Authors Terms of Use4:09 INAudio4:35 U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit5:35 Two to Avoid: Book Order Scams and Fake Reviews8:18 Getcovers: Top 10 Tools for Indie Authors 20258:58 Get Authentic Book Reviews10:35 Speech Transcription with parakeet11:28 ProseWrite12:26 Bookvault Q&A Webinar12:54 StoryOrigin: Creating With Eyes Wide Open: Author Life in a Capitalist World13:17 Authors Guild: Translation Contracts 10113:34 Dibbly Create: Scale Your KDP Business Fast: Publish Market-Ready Books in 30 Minutes 14:32 Self-Publishing with ALLi: The Power of Relationships in Author Marketing15:04 Author Nation15:56 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway 16:43 ClosingWhere 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
How to Sell Audiobooks (Even If You Can’t Afford a Narrator) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-13 | Want to publish an audiobook but can’t afford a narrator? Discover AI narration vs. professional narration, where to distribute audiobooks, and how to market them effectively. Audiobooks are growing FAST—don’t miss out on this huge revenue opportunity!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Findaway Voices Shutting Down: What Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (May 5, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-06 | Something big is happening in the audiobook world—Spotify just changed how indie authors distribute their audiobooks, and it could impact your publishing future. In this week’s Self-Publishing News, I’ll break down what’s happening with Findaway Voices and the brand-new company INAudio. Plus, updates from Laterpress, PublishDrive, and a new feature inside Dibbly Create that could change how you write your next book. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - Spotify Transitions Select Audiobook Distribution Services to INaudio - blog.findawayvoices.com/inaudio- INAudio: A Message from our Founders - inaudio.com/article/a-message-from-our-founders- Laterpress - laterpress.com- Laterpress: Monthly and Annual Subscriptions - laterpress.com/blog/monthly-and-annual-subscriptions- Get Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.com- Dibbly Create: Guided Book Flow - https://mailchi.mp/dibbly/new-feature-lets-you-build-your-book-in-under-an-hour-6743002- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)- PublishDrive: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): What Authors and Publishers Need to Know - help.publishdrive.com/general-product-safety-regulation-gpsr-what-authors-and-publishers-need-to-know- PublishDrive - publishdrive.com/pricing.html?fpr=dale10 (affiliate link)* 50% off special ends Wednesday- Book Brush: The ABCs of Amazon A+ Content - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YGCclpusSFWtHOJ8lC0uxQ#/registration- Beyond the Blast: Book Marketing Tactics for Long-Term Success - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mjtluDCqRlGFR6N_y-hgPg#/registration- 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30BooksTimestamps Credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:31 Sponsor1:21 Spotify Transitions Select Audiobook Distribution Services to INaudio3:53 INAudio: A Message from our Founders5:59 Laterpress: Monthly and Annual Subscriptions 7:53 Get Authentic Book Reviews10:31 Dibbly Create: Guided Book Flow11:27 PublishDrive: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): What Authors and Publishers Need to Know12:06 PublishDrive 50% off special ends Wednesday13:51 Book Brush: The ABCs of Amazon A+ Content14:35 Beyond the Blast: Book Marketing Tactics for Long-Term Success 15:01 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway15:57 ClosingWhere 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
How to Run Profitable Ads Without Losing Your Shirt The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-05-06 | Scared of losing money on ads? Learn how to start small, scale up, and make your ads profitable without overspending. Whether you’re using Amazon Ads, Facebook Ads, or BookBub, these ad strategies will help you turn clicks into sales.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)- Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Publisher Rocket Just Got a Major Upgrade | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 28, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-29 | Major updates are shaking up the self-publishing world this week! A popular author tool just expanded its reach, a new feature could help you earn more from your book sales, and indie authors now have a surprising new way to boost their global discoverability. Plus, one important deadline is coming fast—you don't want to miss it. Let’s dive in!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book - ingramspark.com/sell-my-book- Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com- Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)- PublishDrive Celebrates 10 Years with 50% off all plans - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)- PublishDrive: Exclusive copyrights - requirements and protection of intellectual works from future theft - streamyard.com/watch/PdF22kV9MRPn- 30 Books in 30 Days - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books- Author Nation (early bird ends on May 1) - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) - Author Nation 2025: Last Chance for Early Bird! - youtube.com/live/gRjaAi4WDuU?si=encEBnGbKpMo6xfp- Book Launch Panel with Teddy Smith - subscribepage.io/booklaunchpanelshowTimestamps provided by @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:28 Sponsor0:59 IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book2:29 Apple Books for Authors3:00 Publisher Rocket4:32 PublishDrive Celebrates 10 Years with 50% off all plans7:13 PublishDrive: Exclusive copyrights - requirements and protection of intellectual works from future theft 7:35 30 Books in 30 Days 8:35 Author Nation (early bird ends on May 1) 9:21 Author Nation 2025: Last Chance for Early Bird!9:54 Book Launch Panel with Teddy Smith11:08 ClosingWhere 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
How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-29 | What if your books could sell themselves? Discover how to automate book marketing, set up sales funnels, and use email sequences to generate consistent book sales on autopilot. Work smarter, not harder, and free up more time to write!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-22 | Scammers are targeting authors, a major audiobook platform is expanding into new countries, and a new tool promises to simplify website building for indie writers. Plus, I uncovered a lesser-known audiobook distribution option you’ll want to keep your eye on. All that and more in this week’s self-publishing news roundup—don’t miss it.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam - youtu.be/V_ied17gNNE?si=Bo7VopHf3nBjp6zk- Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein - newsroom.spotify.com/2025-04-15/spotify-expands-its-audiobooks-offering-to-listeners-in-germany-austria-switzerland-and-liechtenstein- IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors - ingramspark.com/easy-author-websites-in-minutes-a-special-offer?e- AMPlify Audiobooks - proaudiovoices.com/amplify-audiobook-distribution- StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lwVxieXsTvqjDQNpm1VWyw#/registration- Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QSdnfY2uR0is1BUfku_tHw#/registration- AppSumo presents DepositPhotos - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotos (affiliate link)- The Secrets of Successful Author Branding w/ Bryan Cohen - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-successful-author-branding- Author Nation tickets - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)- Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video - youtu.be/IKvs3InhTMo?si=ybPP8WITDJvX4wB6Time Stamp Credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:29 Sponsor1:49 If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam5:54 Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein7:30 AppSumo presents DepositPhotos9:23 IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors 11:08 AMPlify Audiobooks13:10 StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success13:41 Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author14:23 The Secrets of Successful Author Branding w/ Bryan Cohen14:55 Author Nation tickets15:45 Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video16:40 ClosingWhere 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
Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-22 | Think you need expensive ads or a huge following to sell books? Think again! This episode busts common book marketing myths, exposes money-wasting tactics, and reveals what actually gets results. Stop making these mistakes and start selling more books today!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)- Promotional Strategies for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/PromoBook- My List of Book Promo Lists - https://DaleLinks.com/BookPromos🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
NEW Amazon Algorithm Changes You NEED to Know | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-15 | Amazon is rolling out multiple AI-powered features, from recap generators on Kindle to Rufus, their new conversational shopping tool. Plus, they’ve launched a generative AI tool for sellers and announced a new reading sample update for eBook pre-orders. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft are heating up, and Spotify is now accepting audiobook submissions. Get the latest on how AI is disrupting publishing and what it means for indie authors.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.News Sources:- eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon?language=en_US- Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert (paid subscription required) - janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegert- Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions - aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-sellers-generative-ai-tool- Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience - aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-rufus?mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881- Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series - techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/amazon-kindles-new-feature-uses-ai-to-generate-recaps-for-books-in-a-series- Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing - sites.google.com/spotify.com/short-form-audiobooks/make-a-submission- Copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court - bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/INREOpenAIIncCopyrightInfringementLitigationDocketNo3143USJPMLDec/3?doc_id=X10L562HT9O9VHRKA8D1VE5I4TK&mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881- $5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises - appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/02/5-billion-class-action-suit-over-apples-ebook-licensing-is-based-on-false-premises- ProWritingAid Online Beta Reader - dalelinks.com/betareader (affiliate link)- Spoken Beta V0.8.6a: Personal Voice and Emotional Cueing - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/v086a-release-notes-482025-personal-voice-and-emotional-cueing- Manuscript Report - dalelinks.com/manuscriptreport (affiliate link)- Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course - fleischmannmedia.com/audiobook-creation-key-concepts-free-mini-course- Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar - us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NaVOwm-_TeOzDd5nQCUIuw?kuid=6ccf76e9-1bd6-49ba-9ba3-af46294ada6b-1744145713&lid=31108&kref=lniru4bBV7rK#/registration- Space and Time Spring/Summer #148 - dalelinks.com/spaceandtime148 (affiliate link)Credit:- The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman - janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter- Laterpress - laterpress.com- Miblart - miblart.comTimestamps Credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:43 Sponsor1:08 eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon3:08 Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert5:49 Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions6:19 Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience8:42 Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series9:55 Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing 12.20 Copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court 14:10 $5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises16:25 ProWritingAid Online Beta Reader17:07 Spoken Beta V0.8.6a: Personal Voice and Emotional Cueing 18:24 Manuscript Report 19:32 Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course20:01 Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar21:24 Space and Time Spring/Summer #14821:52 ClosingWhere 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
How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-15 | Print books aren’t dead! Discover how to price your print books for profit, which print-on-demand platforms work best, and how to sell more paperbacks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to maximize your earnings, this episode is for you!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Sources:- Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024 - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96842-print-book-sales-saw-a-small-sales-increase-in-2024.html- Global Book Market 2023: Revenue growth in many countries despite major challenges - nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2023-revenue-growth-in-many-countries-despite-major-challenges- Global Book Market 2024 shaped by strong fiction, declining non-fiction and slower price increases - nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2024-shaped-by-strong-fiction-declining-non-fiction-and-slower-price-increases- The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)- Alliance of Independent Author’s Watchdog List – https://DaleLinks.com/Watchdog- Wide Publishing for Authors - DaleLinks.com/WideBook🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Author Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 7, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-08 | Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) rolled out new features and analytics for account holders, plus I share deeper insights into ACX's new digital voice narration with the cloning capabilities. Kobo Plus expanded into two new regions. National Novel Writing Month shut down; what happened and what can authors do now? And an Australian erotica author has been arrested due to some disturbing allegations. Find out about all that and more in the self-publishing news this week! - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx- Getting the most from your ACX reporting and analytics - acx.com/mp/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-acx-reporting-and-analytics- Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Singapore & Malaysia - kobowritinglife.com/2025/03/18/rakuten-kobo-launches-kobo-plus-in-singapore-malaysia- NaNoWriMo shutting down (covered by The Bottom Line) - janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter (subscription required)- The State of NaNoWriMo - A Community Update - March 2025 - youtu.be/TR6NnjgeIIY?si=Yr8eQ3F7fgYyukWd- Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com - Sydney author Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book - https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/sydney-author-lauren-tesolinmastrosa-arrested-over-pedophilia-book/news-story/5babb82438d7adc5ca699c877b07641a- CoverRater - coverrater.com - use coupon code DALEROCKS for 20% off (good till Sept. 30, 2025)- PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)- PublishDrive presents: Building Your Author Platform with Evan Gow of StoryOrigin - publishdrive.com/building-your-author-platform-with-evan-gow-of-storyorigin.html- Keith Wheeler presents: YouTube for Books - dalelinks.com/youtubeforbooks (affiliate link)- Book Career in a Year by Nick Thacker - bookcareerinayear.com/sp/book/ref/1- Books that Make You presents: Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors – Your Guide to Indie Success - youtu.be/_9CejZROHcU?si=63ji1R6XkK9IAMCi- Self-Publishing with ALLi presents: Marketing Strategies for Children’s Books That Work - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-strategies-for-childrens-books- The Writing Community Chat Show presents: A Haunted Island. A Spooky Investigation. - kickstarter.com/projects/thewccs/a-haunted-island-a-spooky-investigation?ref=project_link- Teddy AG Smith presents: Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide - youtu.be/bea3M6zGlqQ?si=AlfTwqLTn9cBPXkw- ULTIMATE @DaleLRoberts QUIZ | ARE YOU A SELF-PUBLISHING WITH DALE EXPERT? - youtu.be/o2n7Kw6q6l0?si=3IYU8M32GGqS8qaI0:00 Intro 0:42 Sponsor1:50 Feedspot2:25 Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX4:46 Getting the most from your ACX reporting and analytics5:32 Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Singapore & Malaysia7:02 NaNoWriMo shutting down (covered by The Bottom Line)8:40 The State of NaNoWriMo - A Community Update - March 202510:04 Apple Books for Authors10:54 Sydney author Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book12:52 CoverRater16:13 PublishDrive16:31 PublishDrive presents: Building Your Author Platform with Evan Gow of StoryOrigin16:58 Keith Wheeler presents: YouTube for Books18:10 Book Career in a Year by Nick Thacker18:44 Books that Make You presents: Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors 18:59 Self-Publishing with ALLi presents: Marketing Strategies for Children’s Books That Work 20:00 The Writing Community Chat Show presents: A Haunted Island. A Spooky Investigation20:50 Teddy AG Smith presents: Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon:The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide 21:11 ULTIMATE @DaleLRoberts QUIZ | ARE YOU A SELF-PUBLISHING WITH DALE EXPERT?22:01 ClosingWhere 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
AI Tools That Can Boost Your Book Sales (Without Killing Your Brand) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-04-08 | AI is changing the publishing industry! Learn how authors can use AI for marketing, ads, and book optimization, which AI tools actually help you sell more books, and what ethical AI usage looks like for indie authors. Stay ahead of the game with these AI-powered strategies!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Mentioned Tools:- ChatGPT - chatgpt.com- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)- ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)- Spoken.Press - https://Spoken.press- Leonardo.AI - https//leonardo.ai🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Major Publishing Updates Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 17, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-18 | Big changes are happening in self-publishing! Bookvault expands to Canada, Libro.fm reports massive audiobook subscriber growth, and Dibbly Create launches new support features. Plus, Creativindie’s Derek Murphy just relaunched a free 3D book cover mockup tool and a universal book link service. Stay tuned for everything you need to know about these industry updates and how they impact indie authors.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- Bookvault Canada - https://help.bookvault.app/bookvault-canada- Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers - publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/97261-libro-fm-reports-a-surge-in-subscribers.html- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)- CreativIndie w/ Derek Murphy - youtube.com/@DerekMurphycreativindie- 3D Book - https://3dbook.xyz/- 1Link - https://1link.st/- Authortunities w/ Angela Yuriko Smith - authortunities-hub.mn.co- The Bookfest - thebookfest.com- Struggling to Edit? This Tool Makes It Easy! - youtube.com/live/N2NBTaEqzOs?si=oKuTxNU6ljV3geag- Spoken.Press - https://spoken.pressCredit: - Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - janefriedman.com/subscribe-paid-newsletter0:00 Intro0:35 Sponsor1:30 Bookvault Canada3:32 Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers5:43 Dibbly Create6:52 CreativIndie w/ Derek Murphy7:27 3D Book Covers7:59 1Link (universal book link)9:39 Authortunities w/ Angela Yuriko Smith10:03 The Bookfest LIVE10:39 Struggling to Edit? This Tool Makes It Easy!11:20 Spoken.Press: Digital Narration Platform Milestone12:36 ClosingWhere 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
Direct Sales for Authors: Is It Worth It? The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-18 | Selling your books outside of Amazon? Learn how direct sales for authors can increase profits, build reader relationships, and grow your brand. Discover the best platforms for selling books direct, how to set up your own storefront, and whether selling direct is right for you.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Mentioned resources & affiliate links:- Gumroad - gumroad.com- Payhip - https://DaleLinks.com/Payhip (affiliate link)- Shopify - shopify.com- BookFunnel - bookfunnel.com- Laterpress - laterpress.com- StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)- Stripe - stripe.com- PayPal - paypal.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Amazon Kills Free KDP Tools for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-11 | Amazon KDP is quietly removing two critical tools for formatting your books. The Association of American Publishers notes a 6.5% increase in book profits in 2024. Bookvault is expanding into Australia and now has print on demand Down Under. And, Apple Books for Authors announced new category rollouts from 2024 for your books. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date, and Down 4.3% for Month of December - publishers.org/news/aap-december-2024-statshot-report-overall-publishing-industry-up-6-5-year-to-date-and-down-4-3-for-month-of-december- Kindle Comic Creator and Kindle Kids’ Book Creator will be unavailable from March 18, 2025 - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Comic-Creator-and-Kindle-Kids-Book-Creator-will-be-unavailable-from-March-18-2025?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum- 6 Tips to Engage your Readers with Author Follow - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/6-Tips-to-Engage-your-Readers-with-Author-Follow?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum- Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com- Complete BISAC Subject Headings List (2024 Edition) - bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-list- Australian Printing is Rolling Out in the Bookvault Portal! - https://bookvault.app/australian-printing-now-live/- ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)- Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)- Game-Changing Features Coming to Self-Publishing! | Laterpress - youtube.com/live/aJUTUz7mQ1s?si=H1frWMOLMkj-Untc- LIVE: Auditing Your Amazon Ads - youtube.com/live/gs4gXt849f8?si=jfpwTeMbQusKhE8r- Authortunities Hub presents: Writers Block Party – Special Guest: Dale L. Roberts! - authortunities-hub.mn.co- The BookFest Adventure - thebookfest.com- Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)- AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS - youtube.com/live/HfATv5G3nLI?si=cMfpz5d2ytf-M4sh- Review of "Wide Publishing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts - outstandingcreator.com/reviews/review-of-wide-publishing-for-authors-by-dale-l-roberts- Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook- Bestseller Book Launch Plan Book Review | & Wide Publishing For Authors - youtu.be/bjrIDiZ5MWU?si=Atw_i19IvCyOToZd- Bestseller Book Launch Plan - https://DaleLinks.com/BestsellerBook0:00 Intro0:35 Sponsor1:20 AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date2:03 Kindle Comic Creator and Kindle Kids’ Book Creator will be unavailable from March 18, 2025 3:42 6 Tips to Engage your Readers with Author Follow6:15 Apple Books for Authors6:59 Complete BISAC Subject Headings List (2024 Edition)7:08 Australian Printing is Rolling Out in the Bookvault Portal! 8:45 ProWritingAid9:39 Book Bounty11:17 Game-Changing Features Coming to Self-Publishing! | Laterpress11:44 LIVE: Auditing Your Amazon Ads12:20 Authortunities Hub presents: Writers Block Party – Special Guest: Dale L. Roberts!12:50 The BookFest Adventure 13:33 Author Nation14:27 AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS14:48 Review of "Wide Publishing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts15:05 Wide Publishing for Authors15:19 Bestseller Book Launch Plan Book Review | & Wide Publishing For Authors 16:05 Bestseller Book Launch Plan16:40 ClosingWhere 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
Mastering Keywords & Categories: Your Secret Weapon for Sales The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-11 | Keywords and categories make or break your book’s discoverability. Learn how to find the right keywords, choose profitable categories, and boost your book’s ranking on online stores. Whether you're on Amazon, Kobo, or selling wide, these SEO strategies for authors will help you sell more books effortlessly.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Mentioned products (affiliate links):- KIP Scout - https://DaleLinks.com/Scout- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate- Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket- BKLNK: Tools for Authors - bklnk.com/categories_2022.php🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Kindle Vella Is Officially Gone | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 3, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-04 | Amazon officially closed down Kindle Vella this past week. Smashwords is running their annual Read an Ebook Week, find out how this is an incredible promotional opportunity. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson just rolled out updates for his Book Description Generator. Barnes & Noble Press shared details about their partnership with the audiobook platform Author's Republic. ProWritingAid rolled out a new feature called Manuscript Analysis. And so much more for the self-publishing news this week.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - Smashwords' Read an Ebook Week - https://DaleLinks.com/Smashwords- Bestseller Book Launch Plan - https://DaleLinks.com/BestsellerBook- Kindle Vella Update FAQ - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GUJHP3574Z3DLPZD- Kindlepreneur's Book Description Generator - https://DaleLinks.com/HTML (affiliate link)- ProWritingAid's Manuscript Analysis - help.prowritingaid.com/article/318-what-is-the-manuscript-analysis?afid=6615 (affiliate link)- Author's Republic + Barnes & Noble Press - crm.authorsrepublic.com/bnpress- March Authortunities Newsletter by Angela Yuriko Smith - authortunities.substack.com/p/5-legacy-mags-acquired-by-1-paragraph- Streetlib on YouTube - youtube.com/@streetlib-us0:00 Intro0:41 Sponsor1:49 Smashwords' Read an Ebook Week3:08 Bestseller Book Launch Plan4:40 Kindle Vella Update FAQ6:58 Kindlepreneur's Book Description Generator8:19 ProWritingAid's Manuscript Analysis10:35 Author's Republic + Barnes & Noble Press12:05 March Authortunities Newsletter by Angela Yuriko Smith12:47 Building Authentic Connections With Your Audience13:45 Streetlib on YouTube 14:23 ClosingTimestamp credit: @AuthorDLTillery 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 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-03-04 | Are you wasting time on things that don’t move the needle? Discover the 80/20 rule for book marketing, how to focus only on what works, and cut out time-wasting tasks that don’t lead to sales. If you want smarter strategies that save time and bring results, don’t miss this!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
You No Longer Own Your Kindle Books? Here’s Why! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 24, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-25 | Amazon is removing the ability to download and backup Kindle ebooks. And on the same day they roll out that change, Amazon will be closing down Kindle Vella. IngramSpark has a few marketing opportunities this month, as well as a giveaway for five free books. Findaway Voices by Spotify announced an agreement to distribute digitally-narrated audiobooks by Elevenlabs. And so much more in the self-publishing news this week!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources:- Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books - theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb- Kindle Vella Announcement - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US- Amazon: We are winding down Kindle Vella - amazon.com/kindle-vella/a/faq- Spotify Welcomes Digital Voice Narrated Audiobooks from ElevenLabs via Findaway Voices - blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-welcomes-elevenlabs-audiobooks- Amazon Ads - advertising.amazon.com- Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com- IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today - ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar- IngramSpark: Mastering Metadata: Are Your a Book Marketing Pro? - ingramcontent.jotform.com/250495414855160- Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com- ProWritingAid: Manuscript Analysis - https://DaleLinks.com/Analysis (affiliate link)- PublishDrive: Audiobooks - technical requirements, easy fixes and FAQs - streamyard.com/watch/HNgSJGxZHf44- Why Cheap Promo is No Bargain: One Unusually Prolific Example - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/02/21/why-cheap-promo-is-no-bargain-one-unusually-prolific-example/- The Power of Reviews: What Every Author Needs to Know - linkedin.com/pulse/power-reviews-what-every-author-needs-know-ross-brand-ho7ne- Get More Book Reviews—Faster & Easier! (Book Bounty interview) - youtube.com/live/WFyyMPjJDXk?si=kwmWznhD8vrKz34T- Join my ARC Team - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam0:00 Intro0:43 Sponsor1:44 Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books 4:08 Kindle Vella Announcement5:09 Amazon: We are winding down Kindle Vella5:53 Spotify Welcomes Digital Voice Narrated Audiobooks from ElevenLabs via Findaway Voices7:35 Amazon Ads10:24 Apple Books for Authors10:51 IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today 11:41 IngramSpark: Mastering Metadata: Are Your a Book Marketing Pro?12:24 Get Authentic Book Reviews14:41 ProWritingAid: Manuscript Analysis16:38 PublishDrive: Audiobooks - technical requirements, easy fixes and FAQs16:55 Why Cheap Promo is No Bargain: One Unusually Prolific Example 18:02 The Power of Reviews: What Every Author Needs to Know18:36 Get More Book Reviews—Faster & Easier! (Book Bounty interview)19:14 Join my ARC Team19:57 Closing InfoWhere 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
Book Marketing for Broke Authors: What Actually Works? The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-25 | No budget? No problem! You don’t need a big advertising spend to market your book effectively. Learn free and low-cost book marketing strategies that actually work, how to sell more books with minimal effort, and where to focus your time for maximum impact. If you’re an indie author on a budget, this episode is a must!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Mentioned Sites & Services: - MailerLite (email marketing) - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite- Kit (email marketing) - kit.com- Author Letter - authorletter.com- My List of Book Promotion Site Lists - https://DaleLinks.com/BookPromo- PodcastGuests - https://PodcastGuests.com- StoryOrigin (book marketing resource) - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)- BookFunnel (book marketing resource) - https://BookFunnel.com- eBookFairs (book marketing resource) - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link)- GetCovers (pro cover design service) - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (affiliate link)- Hidden Gems Books (ARC service) - https://HiddenGemsBooks.com- NetGalley Co-Op (ARC service) - https://DaleLinks.com/NetGalleyCoOp (affiliate link)- BookSirens (ARC service) - https://BookSirens.com- Pubby - https://Pubby.co - Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com- Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)- Gemsy - https://DaleLinks.com/Gemsy (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-18 | Bookvault made a major announcement about box sets and slip cases for authors. The self-publishing company PublishDrive will be down for scheduled maintenance. Smashwords is having their annual Read an Ebook Week in March. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson updated his article about direct sales for authors and the stats are pretty surprising (in a good way)! Laterpress leaked some insider info you will want to know. And, hear about other relevant news in the world of self-publishing. - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.Sources: - Bookvault: Introducing Box Sets and Slipcases: Available now! - https://bookvault.app/introducing-box-sets-and-slipcases-available-now/ - Use code BVDALE to waive your first three upload fees. - PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)- Smashwords: Read an Ebook Week 2025 - smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos- Selling Books Direct: Insights from 500+ Authors [2025 Update] - kindlepreneur.com/the-truth-on-selling-books-direct-insights-from-authors- Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com- 120 Author Opportunities + Some Hope (I hope...) - authortunities.substack.com/p/over-100-author-opportunities-some- Getting started with MailerLite - mailerlite.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RV0gFn6CQw-pE4vxT39bAw#/registration- MailerLite - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite (affiliate link)- Authors Meet Author Assistants: Streamline Your Publishing Journey at Our Virtual Hiring Event - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F1qcpvnDSuGrzc68puegXg#/registration- Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors - youtube.com/live/a0snbVjJEPw?si=0MyTn_iQxYQL69yVTimestamp Credit: @AuthorDLTillery 0:00 Intro0:43 Sponsor1:36 Bookvault: Introducing Box Sets and Slipcases: Available now!3:39 PublishDrive4:25 Smashwords: Read an Ebook Week 20255:42 Selling Books Direct: Insights from 500+ Authors [2025 Update]6:58 Laterpress9:08 120 Author Opportunities + Some Hope (I hope...)10:14 Getting started with MailerLite10:57 Authors Meet Author Assistants: Streamline Your Publishing Journey at Our Virtual Hiring Event11:34 Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors12:18 Closing infoWhere 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
Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-18 | Struggling with low book sales? Discover the common mistakes that could be killing your book’s visibility and how to fix them fast. Learn how to analyze your sales data, improve your marketing strategy, and get your book in front of the right readers. If you're tired of hearing crickets, this is the episode for you!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)- Subscribe to my email newsletter and get Bestseller Book Launch Checklist FREE - https://DaleLinks.com/Checklist 🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks😇 Wanna tip me? Visit dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.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
Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-11 | Writer Beware discovered a new company that is so supposed to protect authors from scams, but some things are not quite right. Amazon is offering refunds on unused Kindle Vella tokens in March. KDP upgraded their virtual voice software. And, the US Copyright Office released the second part of a report on registering a copyright of a publication created by AI. All that and more in the self-publishing news!- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksSource: - The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Book Awards for Independent Publishers and Authors - publishdrive.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-2025-book-awards-for-independent-publishers-and-authors.html- Writer Beware - Book Guard: “Anti-Scam Protection” That’s Anything But - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/11/22/book-guard-anti-scam-protection-thats-anything-but/- Invite-Only KDP Beta for Audiobooks - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Invite-Only-KDP-Beta-for-Audiobooks?language=en_US- We are winding down Kindle Vella - amazon.com/kindle-vella/a/faq- Apple Books for Authors - authors.apple.com- U.S. Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of AI Report: What Authors Should Know - authorsguild.org/news/us-copyright-office-ai-report-part-2-what-authors-should-know- Miblart (Cover Design) - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart - code LOVECOVER14 good till Feb. 14, 2025 on romance-themed covers - (Affiliate link)- GetCovers (Cover Design) - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers - code ROMANCE20 good till Feb.14, 2025 on romance-themed covers (Affiliate link)- Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com- Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (Affiliate link)- The Virtues of Wide Distribution with Mark Coker - selfpubconnect.mn.co/events/member-qa-the-virtues-of-wide-distribution-with-mark-coker (ALLi membership required)- Authors Guild: AI Rights Licensing 101 with Created by Humans - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLdFX6VoS3OYgJSK_Gn43w#/registration- Written Word Media: Written Word Media Speaker Series with Ferol Vernon - streamyard.com/watch/3mry2CB5wsuU- Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors - youtube.com/live/a0snbVjJEPw?si=OCn5IUJ7XgHwxem1- Get your Amazon Ads audited - https://DaleLinks.com/AuditMyAds- No Writing Required: Turn Your Podcast Into a Book in 90 Days - youtube.com/live/VFNtF9K6MJ0?si=MCw9kkwKE9_6Tb8c- 6 Authors vs 1 Impostor: Who Will Fool the Rest? - youtu.be/WzztnGi-Oj4?si=9Sf9JkKGkmqbNDDv- Apply for 6 Versus 1 - https://DaleLinks.com/6v1Credit: - Authors Guild - authorsguild.org0:00 Intro0:35 Sponsor1:44 The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Book Awards for Independent Publishers and Authors2:18 Writer Beware - Book Guard: “Anti-Scam Protection” That’s Anything But4:14 Invite-Only KDP Beta for Audiobooks5:39 We are winding down Kindle Vella7:24 Apple Books for Authors8:24 U.S. Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of AI Report: What Authors Should Know10:26 Miblart (Cover Design)10:52 GetCovers (Cover Design)11:08 Get Authentic Book Reviews12:50 Book Bounty14:29 The Virtues of Wide Distribution with Mark Coker15:13 Authors Guild: AI Rights Licensing 101 with Created by Humans15:41 Written Word Media: Written Word Media Speaker Series with Ferol Vernon16:05 Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors16:31 Get your Amazon Ads audited16:54 No Writing Required: Turn Your Podcast Into a Book in 90 Days17:13 6 Authors vs 1 Impostor: Who Will Fool the Rest?17:48 Apply for 6 Versus 118:28 Closing infoWhere 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
Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-11 | Email is still one of the best ways to sell books. Discover how to grow an email list, engage your readers, and create emails that actually convert into book sales. Perfect for authors ready to build a loyal fanbase.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)- Subscribe to my email newsletter to be notified about advance access coming in Spring 2025 - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp- MailerLite - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite (affiliate link)- MailChimp - https://DaleLinks.com/MailChimp (referral link)- Convertkit - kit.com- Author Letter - authorletter.com🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksWhere 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: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-04 | IngramSpark announced changes in print book pricing and an increase in their market access fee. Circana Bookscan shared stats on book sales in 2024 and it's looking things are improving. And, Overdrive announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for digital lending. All that and more in the self-publishing news for Feb. 3, 2025. - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate)🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksSource: - USA Pen Press: The Ghostwriting Scam of a Thousand Websites - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/01/24/us-pen-press-the-ghostwriting-scam-of-a-thousand-websites/- IngramSpark: Service Alert - ingramspark.com/2025-price-change- Circana Bookscan: “Book Sales 2024 Results: A Year of Fantasy, Thriller, and Romance. Data and Highlights” (Top Selling Books 2024) - infodocket.com/2025/01/22/circana-bookscan-book-sales-2024-results-a-year-of-fantasy-thriller-and-romance-data-and-highlights-top-selling-books-2024- Overdrive: Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with Over 739 million Checkouts - company.overdrive.com/2025/01/27/libraries-break-digital-lending-records-in-2024-with-over-739-million-checkouts- KDP: Kindle Vella Wind Down - kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US- Kindle Vella Update FAQ - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GUJHP3574Z3DLPZD- Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com - Miblart: 5-Day Writing Journey - miblart.com/join-writing-challenge/?ref=daleroberts5- Get Authentic Book Reviews - getauthenticbookreviews.com- Publisher Rocket + Mastering Keywords & Categories Course (expires Feb. 9, 2025) - rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket-course/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale- Book Brush: Platinum Academy: Set Your Intentions for 2025 & Plan to Level Up with Renee Rose and Lee Savino - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qL1JT8PzSrykRBsDJas5ZQ#/registration- 6 Versus 1 Project - https://DaleLinks.com/6v1- The Power of LinkedIn for Book Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts - selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-linkedin-for-book-promotion- Dale L. Roberts joins The Author’s Lounge to talk branding, book marketing, awards and much more! - youtu.be/6WGKS032We4?si=ehD9ZmOQpy3ocCbl- Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook- The Self-Publishing with Dale Book Series - dalelinks.com/selfpubwithdaleCredit:- The Hot Sheet - hotsheetpub.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
Get 5-Star Book Reviews Faster with These Expert Tips The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast 2025-02-04 | Struggling to get reviews? We’ll reveal effective strategies for getting real, honest reviews quickly and consistently. Learn how to boost your credibility and social proof, making your book more appealing to new readers.- Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)- Reviews for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/ReviewsBook- The Book Reviewer Yellow Pages - dalelinks.com/yellowpages (Amazon)- Sites & services mentioned: https://DaleLinks.com/Reviews🔴 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com🟡 Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp 🟣 Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships🔵Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksWhere 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
