Episodes

  • Draft2Digital Puts Foot Down on These Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 30, 2024)

    Draft2Digital Puts Foot Down on These Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 30, 2024)
    Oct 1 2024

    The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced the new Reverse ASIN research tool for Publisher Rocket, a game-changer for keyword research. Draft2Digital shared the results from a recent survey about AI licensing, plus they announced major plans to remove and block any summary books published through their platform. And, Miblart gives you all the details you need to know for increasing book sales. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

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    Sources:

    • Draft2Digital: Content Policy Changes - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/xj7298jkokd65/web-version/lg0604x35fb97
    • Draft2Digital: 2024 AI Training Survey Results - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/2024-ai-training-survey-results/
    • Google Play Books: Introducing contentless pre-orders - https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/
    • Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link)
    • Wolves in Authors’ Clothing: Beware Social Media Marketing Scams - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/09/20/wolves-in-authors-clothing-beware-social-media-marketing-scams/
    • IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today! - https://www.ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar
    • Reverse ASIN for Books - See your Competitors Keywords - https://youtu.be/0wLeamxNr6U?si=GHfFJjYwjJV_kmS8
    • Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
    • Barnes & Noble Press - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/
    • Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
    • 20+ Nonfiction Authors Share Insights at the Inaugural Nonfiction Showcase - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20-nonfiction-authors-share-insights-inaugural-showcase-ross-brand-kspcc
    • Engage Readers Without Selling Out — Diane Vallere’s Approach to Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-engage-readers/
    • How to Market and Promote Your Book When Publishing Wide: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-publishing-wide/
    • Fully Booked EP141: A Publishing Powerhouse Roundtable about AI Writing & More... - https://youtu.be/-N7pDjlCWew?si=O8MVBD287ZLXQ1BX
    • The Indy Author Podcast: Book Sponsorships with Dale L. Roberts - https://youtu.be/Ky4Z8aCbVyI?si=3LX6bhD3Q5xJyRlh

    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
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    21 mins
  • Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites

    Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites
    Oct 1 2024

    Curious about how to get book reviews on Amazon? Learn about Pubby.co, GetBooksReviewed.com, and Bookbite.co, where authors can read other authors' books to earn points for their own reviews. Explore the perks, costs, and safety of these author review swap sites to boost your Amazon book reviews.

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Pubby - https://pubby.co/
    • Get Books Reviewed - https://getbooksreviewed.com/
    • Christian Authors Unite - https://ChristianAuthorsUnite.com
    • BookBlaze - https://bookblaze.co
    • Authentic Book Reviews - https://getauthenticbookreviews.com/
    • Get Book Reviews on Amazon Without Violating Guidelines - https://youtube.com/live/w0KxkSf6CMs?feature=share (interview with Authentic Book Reviews' founder)
    • My latest book: Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
    • My Pulitzer Prize-nominated book: Self-Publishing for New Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors
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    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
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    31 mins
  • KDP & Overdrive Blocks THESE Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2024)

    KDP & Overdrive Blocks THESE Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2024)
    Sep 17 2024

    Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) rolled out digital narration with voice cloning technology to a select few narrators in the US. KDP and Overdrive are putting their foot down on summary books and similar publications. And, NaNoWriMo put out a statement recently that infuriated authors. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.

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    • Advertising for Books (my latest book) - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
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    Sources:

    • Happy 10th Birthday to Kindle Unlimited - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/happy-10th-birthday-to-kindle-unlimited/
    • OpenAI’s Deal with Condé Nast Sparks Concern; Plus, Rising Kindle Unlimited Payouts - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-conde-nast/
    • Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx?mc_cid=dacc518a18&mc_eid=433332c881
    • Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts - https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/27/gurman-apple-issues-fourth-known-round-of-layoffs-this-year-with-services-job-cuts/
    • Guide to Kindle Content Quality - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200952510?mc_cid=dacc518a18&mc_eid=433332c881#companion
    • NaNoWriMo: A Note to Our Community About our Comments on AI – September 2024 - https://nanowrimo.org/a-note-to-our-community-about-our-comments-on-ai-september-2024/
    • Book Marketing Mastery event - https://www.selfpubmadesimple.com/events/book-marketing-mastery-proven-strategies-from-10-years-experience
    • Nonfiction Showcase Live Stream - https://youtube.com/live/dAcwomWS7vE?feature=share
    • Nonfiction Showcase Virtual Book Fair - https://DaleLinks.com/Vote
    • Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
    • Networking for Authors ARC Team - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam (deadline October 14, 2024)
    • From Manuscript to Marketplace: Toward Eternity - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rnb7CMJcQh2ywhbEllxAvw#/registration

    Credit:

    • The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
    • Laterpress - https://laterpress.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
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    17 mins
  • Authors AI Review: Editing Software for Writers

    Authors AI Review: Editing Software for Writers
    Sep 16 2024

    Curious about the best editing software for writers? Discover how Authors.AI, an AI-based writing tool, can enhance your writing skills, improve sentence structures, and boost productivity. Find out why it's one of the best apps for writers and an essential addition to your writing tools.

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    • Authors AI - https://dalelinks.com/authorsai (referral link)
    • Infestate (my fiction work) - https://DaleLinks.com/Infestate
    • Advertising for Books (my latest book) - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
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    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
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    19 mins
  • NEW: PublishDrive Launches FREE Option for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 9, 2024)

    NEW: PublishDrive Launches FREE Option for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 9, 2024)
    Sep 10 2024
    PublishDrive just launched a new free option for publishing ebooks where you get 100% of net profits. The Authors Guild applauds the recent decision to hold Internet Archive accountable for blatant book pirating. Soundcloud is playing host to bad actors that freely promote your pirated book. And, Ingram Book Group just got audiobook distribution to Spotify; what does this mean for other companies using Ingram for distribution? 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.comSubscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsJoin Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/DiscordCheck out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRobertsMy Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Sources: Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive’s Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-applauds-final-court-decision-affirming-internet-archive-book-scanning-as-copyright-infringement/Written Word Media: Annual Author Survey - https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey24Soundcloud Piracy Warning - https://www.youtube.com/live/IJupL8rzKdo?si=h9gbxpwDsY-HS78QIngramSpark Giveaway - https://www.ingramspark.com/promote-my-book-giveaway Bringing More Audiobooks From Independent Authors to Spotify With Ingram Content Group - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-25/bringing-more-audiobooks-from-independent-authors-to-spotify-with-ingram-content-group/Dibbly Create rolls out new Content Writer feature for fiction - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate affiliate link)PublishDrive Opens New Distribution Option - https://admin.publishdrive.com/account/compare-plansBook Brush - https://BookBrush.comYour ticket to the new Authortunities Hub PLUS the Space and Time ToC for #147 - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/your-ticket-to-the-new-authortunitiesBookLife's Indie Spotlight - https://booklife.com/about-us/booklife-s-indie-spotlight.html BookBaby: 15 Book Promotion Ideas to Boost Your Sales and Reach - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/book-promotion-ideasAuthors Guild: What Agents Want from Querying Authors - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jXZgnKLaTgCMSKC35uX4Gg#/registration Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-investments/Book Marketing Mastery with Dale L. Roberts : Proven Strategies from 10+ Years Experience - https://www.selfpubmadesimple.com/events/book-marketing-mastery-with-dale-l-roberts-proven-strategies-from-10-years-experience-marketing-monday-2024-09-16-20-00 Unlock Speaker Success Now! Indie Authors Share Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/live/QPUjw5arw1o?si=Xm6yfUolwADN_EbYeBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairsAdvertising for Books: A Guide to Promoting & Selling with the Largest Online Bookseller - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam (advanced access available till Sept. 14, 2024) Source: Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) 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
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    24 mins
  • AutoCrit Review: Editing Software for Writers

    AutoCrit Review: Editing Software for Writers
    Sep 9 2024

    Looking for the best editing software for writers? Discover how AutoCrit, an online manuscript editing tool, can refine your writing style and get your work ready for publication. Find out why it's considered one of the best apps for writers and a must-have among writing tools.

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    • AutoCrit - https://autocrit.com/
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    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
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    18 mins
  • NEW Self Publishing Scams | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2024)

    NEW Self Publishing Scams | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2024)
    Aug 27 2024
    The digital publishing company Print Nation is partnering with me for an ongoing book marketing case study and we'd like YOU to join. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new book for authors wanting to increase visibility on Amazon. And, the Authors Guild shined a spotlight on a potential scam hitting your email inbox. 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.comSubscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUpJoin Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsJoin Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/DiscordCheck out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRobertsMy Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Sources: Free Book Marketing & Promotion for Authors | Little Free Libraries - https://youtu.be/0WgIdM39ImI?si=b1aUXCQDyiTxt_pCHelp us Donate Books to Little Free Libraries - https://DaleLinks.com/PrintNationBooks (deadline Sept. 13, 2024) THE AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO AMAZON VISIBILITY - https://kindlepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Authors-Guide-to-Amazon-Visibility-Kindlepreneur-EBook.pdfFree Amazon Ads Course (Updated 2024) - https://dalelinks.com/adscourse (affiliate link) Authors Guild: Publishing Scam Alerts - https://authorsguild.org/resource/publishing-scam-alerts/How to Write a Selling Book Blurb: 11 Tips for Authors + Examples - https://miblart.com/blog/how-to-write-book-blurb/Book Genie: Editorial Toxic Traits... - https://news.book-genie.com/p/editorial-toxic-traits Authortunities Hub: a Gated Online Community Opens Next Weekend - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/authortunities-hub-a-gated-onlineProWritingAid Storyteller's Sale - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker - https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.htmlMark Leslie Lefebvre: One Hand Screaming: Deluxe Hardcover Horror Collection - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/one-hand-screaming-20-haunting-years?ref=dxluxxBooking Local Media for Your Book Promotions with Jason Jones - https://www.youtube.com/live/h6BEODFESQs?si=hln_kXqSsENdqNHaStoryOrigin: From Pen to Profit: Mastering Book Writing and Digital Marketing - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcOGhrTotG9L84gloXNQuEKrUEUqdCF9y#/registrationBook Brush: From Page to Presence: Crafting Your Author Brand with Sherry Briscoe - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-mppz8iHdB5dMcb9JF_3descEaPjhUW#/registrationSelf-Publishing for New Authors (book 1) - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthorsAdvanced Self-Publishing for Authors (book 2) - https://DaleLinks.com/AdvancedAuthors Advertising for Books (book 3 ARC) - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam 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
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    20 mins
  • Fictionary Review: Editing Software for Writers

    Fictionary Review: Editing Software for Writers
    Aug 26 2024

    Curious about the best editing software for writers? Explore how Fictionary's structural editing tools can enhance your writing process. Learn why it's considered one of the best apps for writers, and discover its features and benefits for authors.

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Fictionary - https://fictionary.co/
    • Fictionary Blog - https://fictionary.co/journal/

    Recommended videos about Fictionary:

    • Structural Editing with Fictionary | Adrienne Deeb - https://youtu.be/nzV0MrJ0sSE
    • Self Editing Your Novel with Fictionary | Kristina Stanley - https://youtu.be/X0OUJ7FJY5Q
    • Fictionary: Behind-the-Scenes Interviews with Authors - https://youtu.be/RzyRBPBl6lQ
    • Is Fictionary Worth It? | Fiction Editing Software - https://youtu.be/eIpQfYYCaok

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    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
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    16 mins