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  • Mastering Amazon Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Indie Authors

    Mastering Amazon Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Indie Authors

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • How an Indie Author Won 50+ Book Awards on a Budget | Ross Brand of Livestream Universe ​

    How an Indie Author Won 50+ Book Awards on a Budget | Ross Brand of Livestream Universe ​

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • Major Shakeup in Author Platforms: What You Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (June 16, 2025)

    Major Shakeup in Author Platforms: What You Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (June 16, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Everand Acquires Online Book Club Platform Fable - https://www.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 - https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-this-time-books-division-2025-06-06/ Dibbly Create presents: Guided Book Flow - https://dalelinks.com/guidedbookflow (affiliate link) StoryOrigin: Nonfiction Books: A Guide to Book Launches and Marketing - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9mjlZ4g0QaOUJNHg1OwXxQ#/registration Book Launchers presents: The Future of Book Marketing Summit - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorLaunckKit (affiliate link) Authortube Writing Conference - https://www.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 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-book-promotions/ Written Word Media Speaker Series with Dale L. Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/bj8wjbSXgJE?si=hJMTc_RXJrJ3YEpx

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    - Dale L. Roberts

  • What Successful Authors Do Differently in 2025 | Emma Boyer of Written Word Media

    What Successful Authors Do Differently in 2025 | Emma Boyer of Written Word Media

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Kills Hourly Rank Updates | Self-Publishing News (June 9, 2025)

    BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Kills Hourly Rank Updates | Self-Publishing News (June 9, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Sources:

    The Amazon Algorithm Change You NEED to Know About - https://youtu.be/vfiArlO2UkQ?si=gPFLjwCs8W7pdr6y KDP: Sales Ranking - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201648140 Kobo and AI: Making Reading and Publishing Even Better, Together - https://kobowritinglife.com/2025/05/29/kobo-and-ai/ Amazon Ads: AI-powered Video generator - https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/whats-new/create-high-quality-ai-generated-videos-in-minutes The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman: 8th Note Press closing? - https://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 - https://www.audiopub.org/surveys NYT: The Times and Amazon Announce an A.I. Licensing Deal - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/business/media/new-york-times-amazon-ai-licensing.html Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://getauthenticbookreviews.com You may have received a fake email impersonating MailerLite - https://www.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 - https://dalelinks.com/depositphotos (affiliate link) AppSumo LTD: Video to Blog - https://dalelinks.com/videotoblog (affiliate link) AppSumo LTD: PressRanger - https://dalelinks.com/pressranger (affiliate link) StoryOrigin: Amazon Ads Made Simple - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CGTlyE84Txyf16VGfT8hmA#/registration Written Word Media: The Youtube Author Blueprint - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/ Book Launchers: The Future of Non-Fiction Book Marketing - https://dalelinks.com/authorlaunchkit (affiliate link) Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook

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  • Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary

    Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • Urgent: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025)

    Urgent: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Sources:

    How to Get Amazon Book Reviews Without Breaking the Rules - https://bookawardpro.com/blog/how-to-get-amazon-book-reviews-without-breaking-the-rules/ Publisher Rocket SALE - https://rocket.thrivecart.com/special-publisher-rocket/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale (affiliate link) KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880 Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com/ Apple Books accepts accessibility metadata tags - https://itunespartner.apple.com/books/support/12-metadata Written Word Media presents: The YouTube Author Blueprint: From Zero to Growing Reader Community - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/ ARC: YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam

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  • How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards

    How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • IngramSpark Rolls Out NEW Tools, Are They Worth It? | Self-Publishing News (May 26, 2025)

    IngramSpark Rolls Out NEW Tools, Are They Worth It? | Self-Publishing News (May 26, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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!

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    Sources:

    IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com - IngramSpark May 2025 Newsletter - https://www.ingramspark.com/newsletter-may2025 Barnes & Noble Press: A Free Book Marketing Tool for Self-Published Authors - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/bnpress-blog/book-marketing-tool-for-self-published-authors/ Apple Books for Authors - https://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 - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bHywZKmPSPmp6NBHe9UbMQ#/registration Kindlepreneur: Cracking the Code to Amazon Book Sales - https://my.demio.com/ref/kIMXsb6k4Itz2WNI 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books Grand Prize Day – Win Big in Our Author Giveaway! - https://www.youtube.com/live/QRc1jsvUHx4?si=0VVvEDyM9BhNbASA Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary - https://www.youtube.com/live/szsfwHKLTpA?si=UK3Ib0e0NUFjOF02

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  • The Ultimate Indie Author Sales Strategy: What I’d Do If I Had to Start Over

    The Ultimate Indie Author Sales Strategy: What I’d Do If I Had to Start Over

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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  • Amazon’s New Print Cut: Greed or Survival? | Self-Publishing News (May 19, 2025)

    Amazon’s New Print Cut: Greed or Survival? | Self-Publishing News (May 19, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Sources:

    KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880 KDP Print Calculator - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200735480?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880#royalty_calculator The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ US Copyright Office - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3 - https://www.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 - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/ruling-opens-path-for-mobile-ebook-sales/ Coauthoring Nonfiction: Strategies for Successful Collaboration - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hV_IsqVQE6Ghv1HNl-Szg#/registration Outstanding Creator Awards - https://www.outstandingcreator.com/winners--2025-spring-contest.html Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook Mastering Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP - https://www.youtube.com/live/_8rNH3SQJK4?si=HP2BB81XZTF9oX24 How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards - https://www.youtube.com/live/X-4w4OWnRgE?si=DkqBCns4G2emtoZq 30 Books Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books

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  • How to Sell Audiobooks (Even If You Can’t Afford a Narrator)

    How to Sell Audiobooks (Even If You Can’t Afford a Narrator)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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!

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  • New Tools, Real Scams, and Big Author Warnings | Self-Publishing News (May 12, 2025)

    New Tools, Real Scams, and Big Author Warnings | Self-Publishing News (May 12, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Sources:

    Spotify for Authors Terms of Use - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/spotify-for-authors-terms-and-conditions/ INAudio - https://www.inaudio.com/ U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit - https://www.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 - https://getcovers.com/blog/best-tools-for-indie-authors/ Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://getauthenticbookreviews.com/ Speech Transcription with parakeet - https://huggingface.co/spaces/nvidia/parakeet-tdt-0.6b-v2 ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link) Bookvault Q&A Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/@Bookvault_app/streams StoryOrigin: Creating With Eyes Wide Open: Author Life in a Capitalist World - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LcUd65SpR1mWS3WeiwajyQ#/registration Authors Guild: Translation Contracts 101 - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZn6cNY-RKK3AbCk9a3G_A#/registration Dibbly Create: Scale Your KDP Business Fast: Publish Market-Ready Books in 30 Minutes - https://dibbly.com/join-free-webinar/?aff=DALE (affiliate link) Self-Publishing with ALLi: The Power of Relationships in Author Marketing - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-power-of-relationships/ Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books

    Credit:

    Authors Guild - https://authorsguild.org/

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  • How to Run Profitable Ads Without Losing Your Shirt

    How to Run Profitable Ads Without Losing Your Shirt

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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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

  • Findaway Voices Is Gone? What Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (May 5, 2025)

    Findaway Voices Is Gone? What Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (May 5, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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 - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Sources: Spotify Transitions Select Audiobook Distribution Services to INaudio - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/inaudio/ INAudio: A Message from our Founders - https://www.inaudio.com/article/a-message-from-our-founders Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/ Laterpress: Monthly and Annual Subscriptions - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/monthly-and-annual-subscriptions Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://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 - https://help.publishdrive.com/general-product-safety-regulation-gpsr-what-authors-and-publishers-need-to-know PublishDrive - https://publishdrive.com/pricing.html?fpr=dale10 (affiliate link) * 50% off special ends Wednesday Book Brush: The ABCs of Amazon A+ Content - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YGCclpusSFWtHOJ8lC0uxQ#/registration Beyond the Blast: Book Marketing Tactics for Long-Term Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mjtluDCqRlGFR6N_y-hgPg#/registration 30 Books in 30 Days Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books

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  • How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books)

    How to Automate Your Book Sales (So You Can Write More Books)

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    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!

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  • Publisher Rocket Just Got a Major Upgrade | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 28, 2025)

    Publisher Rocket Just Got a Major Upgrade | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 28, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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!

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    Sources:

    IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book - https://www.ingramspark.com/sell-my-book Apple Books for Authors - https://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 - https://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! - https://www.youtube.com/live/gRjaAi4WDuU?si=encEBnGbKpMo6xfp Book Launch Panel with Teddy Smith - https://subscribepage.io/booklaunchpanelshow

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  • Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke

    Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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!

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  • Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)

    Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    Sources:

    If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam - https://youtu.be/V_ied17gNNE?si=Bo7VopHf3nBjp6zk Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-04-15/spotify-expands-its-audiobooks-offering-to-listeners-in-germany-austria-switzerland-and-liechtenstein/ IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors - https://www.ingramspark.com/easy-author-websites-in-minutes-a-special-offer?e AMPlify Audiobooks - https://proaudiovoices.com/amplify-audiobook-distribution/ StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lwVxieXsTvqjDQNpm1VWyw#/registration Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author - https://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 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-successful-author-branding/ Author Nation tickets - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video - https://youtu.be/IKvs3InhTMo?si=ybPP8WITDJvX4wB6

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  • SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)

    SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)

    · The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

    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.

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    News Sources:

    eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon - https://www.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) - https://janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegert Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-sellers-generative-ai-tool Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience - https://www.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 - https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/amazon-kindles-new-feature-uses-ai-to-generate-recaps-for-books-in-a-series/ Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing - https://sites.google.com/spotify.com/short-form-audiobooks/make-a-submission Copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court - https://www.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 - https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/02/5-billion-class-action-suit-over-apples-ebook-licensing-is-based-on-false-premises ProWritingAid Online Beta Reader - https://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 - https://dalelinks.com/manuscriptreport (affiliate link) Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course - https://www.fleischmannmedia.com/audiobook-creation-key-concepts-free-mini-course Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar - https://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 - https://dalelinks.com/spaceandtime148 (affiliate link)

    Credit:

    The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/ Miblart - https://miblart.com/

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