The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

IngramSpark announced they're temporarily waiving all surcharge fees for their Share & Sell program. Black Friday deals are rolling out for AppSumo, DepositPhotos, ProWritingAid, and more. And the third book in my Self-Publishing with Dale series got a book award. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

• Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
• Advanced Self-Publishing for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdvancedAuthors
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• My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks 

Sources:

• Earn Even More with IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/share-sell-promotion 
• ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid
• DepositPhotos on AppSumo - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotosDeal
• The Audiobook Narrator - https://books2read.com/The-Audiobook-Narrator
• Book Brush: Helping Hands, Happy Authors: How to Team Up with a Virtual Assistant - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdeyvrjMqEtYjXyqz9aKPXG3bEmXWgG5o#/registration
• Get More Reviews, Fast: Booksprout’s Proven Method for Authors - https://youtube.com/live/RmIumHTsS5I?feature=share
• Unlock the Secrets of Author Branding with Todd Fahnestock - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/todd-fahnestock/
• 2024 Goody Business Book Awards - https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/new-2024-goody-business-book-awards/
• Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
• How To Write a NonFiction Book in 24 hours Book Review| D.L. Tillery - https://youtu.be/S4kvSldcUh4?si=_VXxIlfew6OvURSl
• How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - https://DaleLinks.com/24HoursBook 

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

Ready to level up? This deep dive reveals insider strategies that top authors use to increase sales, grow their readership, and sustain long-term success. Get the advanced tips that could change your self-publishing journey forever.

• Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
• Advanced Self-Publishing for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdvancedAuthors 
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• Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts 
• My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks 

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 Advertising rolled out a new generative AI feature for your book ads. The Association of American Publishers recently revealed that publishing sales are up in August. And, PublishDrive shares the holiday publishing schedule for audiobooks. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

• - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
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• 🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts
• 📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks

Sources:

• - AAP StatShot: US Publishing Industry Up 8.5 Percent in August - https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/10/aap-statshot-us-publishing-industry-up-8-5-percent-in-august/
• - Amazon Ads: How to use AI to generate images - https://advertising.amazon.com/library/guides/how-to-use-ai-image-generators
• - PublishDrive: Submit Your Audiobooks ASAP for Audible’s Holiday Deadline - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)
• - Miblart: Early Black Friday Deals - https://miblart.com/early-black-friday-deals/?ref=daleroberts5
• - Getpremades Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/getpremades/
• - Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• - Dibbly - https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly (affiliate link). Use code PRIORITYBFCM15 for 15% off your next order (good through Dec. 2, 2024).
• - Authors Guild: Tackling Your Finances: What Authors Actually Need to Know - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aH-5NqmkRmuhED-msijMKg#/registration
• - Editing a Book Written in Just One Day? My Mentor Tells All - https://youtube.com/live/YDSM_KbxD7Y?feature=share
• - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours (PREORDER) - https://dalelinks.com/24hoursbook
• - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours (advance access) - 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

The world of self-publishing is changing fast. This episode breaks down what’s working in 2024 and what’s not, so new authors can make informed choices, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize their publishing potential right from the start.

• - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
• - Self-Publishing for New Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors 
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• 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 

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 announced they're closing things down in 2025, so where do authors go? Laterpress has your answer. Also, Authors Guild wants your signature on a petition that could have a major impact on how you're compensated for training AI. And, PublishDrive just acquired a new audiobook distribution partner in Odilo. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

• Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
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• 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

Sources:

• Sign the Statement on AI Training - https://authorsguild.org/news/sign-the-statement-on-ai-training/
• PublishDrive x Odilo - https://publishdrive.com/publish-to-odilo.html
• Booksprout: Don’t Just Survive 1-Star Book Reviews, Use Them - https://booksprout.co/fivestar/the-reviews/dont-just-survive-1-star-book-reviews-use-them-a-guide-for-authors/
• Kindle Vella is Shutting Down. Looking for a New Serial Fiction Home? Consider Laterpress. - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/kindle-vella-sunset
• Miblart Black Friday Early Access - https://miblart.com/early-black-friday-deals/?ref=daleroberts5 (affiliate link). Use code DALE10 for 10% off your next order.
• Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
• Facebook Ads for Authors: A Roadmap to Book Sales - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufumgpjgtHNaV28DWqfNb9fu-8pp4HULW#/registration
• Authortunities Expo 2024 - https://authortunitieshub.com
• Networking for Authors by Dale L. Roberts — Book Review - https://sk-alexander.com/for-authorpreneurs/networking-authors-review.html
• Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/Networking
• How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - 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

Looking for the best podcasts to boost your writing skills in 2024? Curious about where authors get top-notch publishing advice? Tune in as we reveal the 10 must-listen podcasts for writers!

• - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)

Podcasts Mentioned:

• - The Indy Author Podcast - https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html
• - Sell More Books Show - https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/
• - Brave New Bookshelf - https://bravenewbookshelf.com/
• - Self-Publishing with ALLi - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast/
• - Indie Writers Club - https://www.indiewritersclub.com/
• - The Creative Penn Podcast for Authors - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-authors/
• - Self-Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/
• - Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - https://starkreflections.ca/
• - Publish & Prosper - https://www.publishprosperpodcast.com/
• - Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast/
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• 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 

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 Kindle Direct Publishing dropped two prominent features on their platform, one of which being Kindle Vella. Written Word Media published their findings in a recent indie author survey. The guys at Hidden Gems Books shared a recent post about how well AI-generated art faired against stock images for promoting books on Facebook. The findings are interesting to say the least. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

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• 🔵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

Source:

• - Written Word Media: 2024 Indie Author Survey Results - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2024-indie-author-survey-results-insights-into-self-publishing-for-authors/
• - KDP: Old KDP Reports will be removed on November 11, 2024 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Old-KDP-Reports-will-be-removed-on-November-11-2024?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• - KDP: Kindle Vella Announcement - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• - Hidden Gems Books: Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/analyzing-ad-performance-ai-generated-art/
• - IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/
• - SiteGround: Master Email Marketing With Our 6-day Course - https://www.siteground.com/email-marketing-course?afcode=a51c3bc08615cb7ec8e2ce726fed6782 (affiliate link)
• - PublishDrive: Mastering EPUB Formatting - Avoiding Common Pitfalls - https://streamyard.com/watch/Paym2YXak3XG
• - StoryOrigin: Author Platform Mastery: Website, Social Media, Newsletter - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-yorjwqHdTr8ul3iIhuxJksCLYe4T8w#/registration
• - ProWritingAid: Horror Writers' Fest - https://prowritingaid.com/horror-fest/sign-up?afid=6615 (affiliate link)
• - GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (use GETTREAT20 for 20% off till Nov. 4, 2024) (affiliate link)
• - Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (use MIBLTREAT15 for 15% off till Nov. 4, 2024). (affiliate link)
• - Print Nation Digital Publishing: Unboxing & Little Free Library Distribution - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXCkkWHluK4Az0PEEmn60yMlCf5j9Wzks
• - Turning a Fiction Book Into a Comic Book Series | D.B. Goodin - https://www.youtube.com/live/W73PNM6_tl8?si=yzIJSgiV1YBWRFHn
• - DL Tillery: Advertising For Books & Networking For Authors Book Reviews - https://youtu.be/07K0uIgvJEk?si=qlIYXs46fyyJXjyJ
• - Dibbly Create - https://Dalelinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• - The Bookfest Book Award - https://www.thebookfest.com/award_entries/self-publishing-for-new-authors/ 
• - Self-Publishing for New Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors
• - Non Fiction Extravaganza October Part 2 (Virtual Book Fair) - https://DaleLinks.com/VirtualFair
• - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 48 Hours (ARC access) - 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

Wondering which author membership service is right for you? Discover the benefits, differences, and costs of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Authors Guild. Learn how these services can support your indie book publishing journey and enhance your writing career.

• - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
• - The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)
• - Author's Guild - https://authorsguild.org/
• - Independent Book Publishers Association - https://www.ibpa-online.org/
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• 🔥 Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
• 📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks

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

Barnes and Noble Press rolled out a free new promotional tool for authors. The holiday season is coming right up and print on demand companies want you to order your books by specific deadlines. And, PublishDrive is offering 50% off their plans for a limited time. 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 - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
• My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks

Sources:

• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link). The 50% off sale is good through Nov. 4, 2024.
• Draft2Digital warns of holiday rush - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/ov131d3vf1d2b/web-version/eq3389j0wvdc4 
• Barnes & Noble Press warns of holiday rush - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/
• Barnes & Noble Press Book Promotion Tool - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/projects/promote-book
• Apple Books: Holiday season delivery schedule - https://authors.apple.com
• An Author's Audiobook Journey: Going Wide with 30+ Titles - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfu-orjgvGdBCUqpitHLMr3jN_-EoVkb_#/registration
• Author's Survival Kit: Must-Have Tools for Marketing and Advertising Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-mrpz8qG9wIY_x1UOy8vKqDa4AEEuzw#/registration
• Creating a Compelling Author Website with Pauline Wiles: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-author-website/
• Crafting Bestselling Books and Marketing Strategies with Dale L. Roberts // EP 137 - https://www.hustleinspireshustle.com/episode/crafting-bestselling-books-and-marketing-strategies-with-dale-l-roberts-ep-137
• Readers View Podcast presents: "How to Write a Book in 48 Hours" by Dale L. Roberts - https://www.insidescooplive.com/e/how-to-write-a-book-in-48-hours-roberts/
• Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/Networking
• How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - 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

Curious about how Storiad can enhance your book marketing efforts? Explore how this platform offers a variety of strategies, including book promotion, review gathering, and publicity. Uncover the features, costs, and determine if it's the right fit for authors looking to market their books effectively.

• Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
• Storiad - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link)
• Interview with Storiad Founder, Ramzi Hajj - https://youtu.be/nTF2qo55MNQ
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• 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 

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