KDP just expanded its print distribution to new global markets, giving authors more reach than ever before. Meanwhile, Amazon Ads opened up Sponsored Brands access for every author, even if you only have one book. There’s also plenty happening around the publishing world, from major events to author opportunities you won’t want to miss. Tune in for the latest industry updates, insights, and surprises in this week’s Self-Publishing News.

• The Final 3: Your Publishing Playbook, Rewritten (Kickstarter) - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• MK Williams - https://1mkwilliams.com/
• KDP Forum: Distribute your print books in the Republic of Ireland and Belgium marketplaces - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Distribute-your-print-books-in-the-Republic-of-Ireland-and-Belgium-marketplaces?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• Book Bounty: 🎉October 2025 News & Updates🎉 - https://help.book-bounty.com/en/articles/12522323-october-2025-news-updates
• Amazon Ads: Sponsored Brands: Now available for Single-Book Authors - https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/whats-new/sponsored-brand-now-available-for-single-book-authors
• Draft2Digital (Update) - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/wr040gggs2d02
• Publishers Weekly: ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/98713-readerlink-b-t-call-off-deal.html
• Writer Beware: Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement: An Update for Authors - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/26/bartz-v-anthropic-settlement-an-update-for-authors/
• Authors Guild: Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - https://authorsguild.org/event/anthropic-settlement-what-authors-should-know/
• Anthropic Works List Lookup - https://secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
• Bookvault (Update) – https://bookvault.app
• Author Nation – https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
• Author Media: How to Boost Sales With Permafree Books - https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-sales-with-permafree-books/
• All Call Indie: Self-Publishing with Dale: An ACI Community Spotlight - https://allcallindie.substack.com/p/self-publishing-with-dale-an-aci
• Unlocking TikTok—the Slideshow Strategy for Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/slideshow-strategy/
• October 2025: Choosing the Right Publishing Pathway for Your Book or Project - https://twinflamesstudios.com/pathway/
• Book Marketing Strategies 2026 - https://miblart.com/book-marketing-webinars/

 

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