Episodes

  • BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025)

    BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025)
    Feb 18 2025

    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.

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    Sources:

    • Bookvault: Introducing Box Sets and Slipcases: Available now! - https://bookvault.app/introducing-box-sets-and-slipcases-available-now/
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    • PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)
    • Smashwords: Read an Ebook Week 2025 - https://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos
    • Selling Books Direct: Insights from 500+ Authors [2025 Update] - https://kindlepreneur.com/the-truth-on-selling-books-direct-insights-from-authors/
    • Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com
    • 120 Author Opportunities + Some Hope (I hope...) - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/over-100-author-opportunities-some
    • Getting started with MailerLite - https://mailerlite.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RV0gFn6CQw-pE4vxT39bAw#/registration
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    • Authors Meet Author Assistants: Streamline Your Publishing Journey at Our Virtual Hiring Event - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F1qcpvnDSuGrzc68puegXg#/registration
    • Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors - https://www.youtube.com/live/a0snbVjJEPw?si=0MyTn_iQxYQL69yV

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    - Dale L. Roberts
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    14 mins
  • Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)

    Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)
    Feb 18 2025

    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!

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    23 mins
  • Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025)

    Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025)
    Feb 11 2025
    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.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 Source: The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Book Awards for Independent Publishers and Authors - https://publishdrive.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-2025-book-awards-for-independent-publishers-and-authors.htmlWriter 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 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Invite-Only-KDP-Beta-for-Audiobooks?language=en_USWe are winding down Kindle Vella - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/a/faqApple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/U.S. Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of AI Report: What Authors Should Know - https://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.comBook Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (Affiliate link)The Virtues of Wide Distribution with Mark Coker - https://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 - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLdFX6VoS3OYgJSK_Gn43w#/registration Written Word Media: Written Word Media Speaker Series with Ferol Vernon - https://streamyard.com/watch/3mry2CB5wsuU Master Amazon Ads: Live Ad Audits for Authors - https://www.youtube.com/live/a0snbVjJEPw?si=OCn5IUJ7XgHwxem1Get your Amazon Ads audited - https://DaleLinks.com/AuditMyAdsNo Writing Required: Turn Your Podcast Into a Book in 90 Days - https://www.youtube.com/live/VFNtF9K6MJ0?si=MCw9kkwKE9_6Tb8c6 Authors vs 1 Impostor: Who Will Fool the Rest? - https://youtu.be/WzztnGi-Oj4?si=9Sf9JkKGkmqbNDDvApply for 6 Versus 1 - https://DaleLinks.com/6v1 Credit: Authors Guild - https://authorsguild.org/ 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
  • Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans

    Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans
    Feb 11 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
  • BREAKING: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025)

    BREAKING: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025)
    Feb 4 2025
    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.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 Source: 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 - https://www.ingramspark.com/2025-price-changeCircana Bookscan: “Book Sales 2024 Results: A Year of Fantasy, Thriller, and Romance. Data and Highlights” (Top Selling Books 2024) - https://www.infodocket.com/2025/01/22/circana-bookscan-book-sales-2024-results-a-year-of-fantasy-thriller-and-romance-data-and-highlights-top-selling-books-2024Overdrive: Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with Over 739 million Checkouts - https://company.overdrive.com/2025/01/27/libraries-break-digital-lending-records-in-2024-with-over-739-million-checkouts/KDP: Kindle Vella Wind Down - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_USKindle Vella Update FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GUJHP3574Z3DLPZD Laterpress - https://Laterpress.comMiblart: 5-Day Writing Journey - https://miblart.com/join-writing-challenge/?ref=daleroberts5Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://getauthenticbookreviews.com Publisher Rocket + Mastering Keywords & Categories Course (expires Feb. 9, 2025) - https://rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket-course/?affiliate=selfpubwithdaleBook Brush: Platinum Academy: Set Your Intentions for 2025 & Plan to Level Up with Renee Rose and Lee Savino - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qL1JT8PzSrykRBsDJas5ZQ#/registration6 Versus 1 Project - https://DaleLinks.com/6v1The Power of LinkedIn for Book Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-linkedin-for-book-promotion/Dale L. Roberts joins The Author’s Lounge to talk branding, book marketing, awards and much more! - https://youtu.be/6WGKS032We4?si=ehD9ZmOQpy3ocCblWide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBookThe Self-Publishing with Dale Book Series - https://dalelinks.com/selfpubwithdale Credit: The Hot Sheet - https://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
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    20 mins
  • Get 5-Star Book Reviews Faster with These Expert Tips

    Get 5-Star Book Reviews Faster with These Expert Tips
    Feb 4 2025

    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.

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    33 mins
  • $44 Million Scam Busted, What You NEED to Know | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 27, 2025)

    $44 Million Scam Busted, What You NEED to Know | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 27, 2025)
    Jan 28 2025

    The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson is on a roll lately, as he's updated his deep dive article about choosing the right categories for your book on Amazon. IngramSpark dropped an email this past week with a trifecta of opportunities. And, three people have been indicted in an alleged $44 million scam targeting elderly authors. Find out what you need to know and what you should do to prevent scams like this from happening ever again. All that and more in the self-publishing news.

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    Sources:

    • Amazon Book Categories: My Secret Method to Choose Clear Winners - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/
    • MOBI Support for eBooks Frequently Asked Questions - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GULSQMHU5MNH4EZM
    • Spoken Beta V0.7.5: Project Mastering And Email Account Creation. - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/spoken-beta-v075-project-mastering-and-email-account-creation
    • PROMOTE MY BOOK- INGRAMSPARK AUTHOR COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/402138132921961/
    • IngramSpark: Showcase Your Books - https://www.ingramspark.com/ala-2025
    • IngramSpark: Nominate Your Book Today! - https://www.ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar
    • Three Indicted and Internet Domain Seized in $44 Million Nationwide Book Publishing Scam Targeting Elderly Authors - https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/three-indicted-and-internet-domain-seized-44-million-nationwide-book-publishing-scam
    • Inkers Con: Author mistakes to avoid on Goodreads - https://inkerscon.com
    • Resources for the Goodreads Author Program - https://www.goodreads.com/author/how_to
    • Publishing Industry AI Insights Survey - https://www.surveyol.com/r/AIInsightsSurvey
    • Your Book Deserves Better Profits—Here’s How! - https://www.youtube.com/live/_0qo1t6kBB0?si=j6PldLBTVNLMyokw
    • Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook

    Credit:

    • Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com

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    16 mins
  • The New Rules of Book Marketing in 2025—Get Ahead or Get Left Behind

    The New Rules of Book Marketing in 2025—Get Ahead or Get Left Behind
    Jan 28 2025

    Book marketing is evolving, and outdated tactics won’t cut it. Stay on top of the latest trends, from TikTok to influencer marketing, and learn how to market your book in a way that’s modern, effective, and sustainable.

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    28 mins