Explore why Draft2Digital is the preferred choice for indie authors over Amazon KDP. We'll delve into the advantages of Draft2Digital and how it compares to Amazon's KDP platform. Gain insights into reviews, income potential, print and ebook formatting, and whether making the switch to Draft2Digital is worth it.

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Discover essential tax preparation tips for indie authors with insights from professional Bookkeeper and Certified Public Accountant, Erin Engelbrecht. Learn the importance of early tax planning, finding an accountant in December, maintaining organized bookkeeping, tracking mileage, and implementing tax strategies throughout the year. Gain valuable advice on clean financial statements and effective communication with your tax professional for a smooth tax filing process. Prepare for tax season proactively and ensure your financial affairs are in order. 

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Findaway Voices by Spotify makes a MAJOR pivot, allowing Google Play's AI narration to be distributed to more online retailers. An indie author sees a huge payoff to #booktook on TikTok. And, Written Word Media released the results from a recent indie author survey. All that and more in the self-publishing news today!

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• TikTok's #BookTok trend 'literally changed my life' - https://au.news.yahoo.com/tiktoks-booktok-trend-literally-changed-072145517.html
• Now Distributing Audiobooks with Digital Voice Narration - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/now-distributing-audiobooks-with-digital-voice-narration/ 
• Auto-narrated audiobooks - https://play.google.com/books/publish/autonarrated/ 
• Survey Results: The State of Indie Authorship - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/survey-results-the-state-of-indie-authorship/
• Quick-Ship Products for the Holidays - https://mailchi.mp/vervante/foilstamping-1127468 
• KWL Live Q&A – Planning, Prepping and Productivity Tips for Self-published Authors with Sarra Cannon - https://www.youtube.com/live/qqa3ezBgHPs?si=ukQac-3IRas58sWL
• Joe Solari's Author Newsletter - https://courses.joesolari.com/newsletter?r_done=1
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com

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Miblart recently awarded a book cover design to author and YouTube content creator, Jenny Hansen Lane. We discussed her start in the self-publishing business, how she has over 400 publications, and what she does to determine winning cover design concept using Amazon Advertising.

• - Jenny Hansen Lane - https://youtube.com/@jennyhansenlane
• Miblart - https://dalelinks.com/miblart. Use coupon code DALE10 to get 10% off your next cover design.
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Dive into the world of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and learn how to sidestep the pitfalls that can get account holders in trouble or cost them money. Explore essential tips on self-publishing, how to successfully self publish a book, and crucial mistakes to avoid for a smooth KDP experience.

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IngramSpark is hosting a holiday giveaway for fifty lucky authors. A nonfiction book prize awards more than £50,000 and boosts book sales over 800%. And, let's look at the top 11 trends in self-publishing for 2024. All that and more in the self-publishing news.

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• IngramSpark Holiday Giveaway - https://wn.nr/Q3SsCVz
• Non-Fiction Prize Shows 875% Increase in Book Sales for Prize Winners - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-wattpad/
• Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• The Top 11 Self-Publishing Trends for 2024 - https://www.selfpubwriter.com/blog/the-top-self-publishing-trends-for-2024
• Kobo Writing Life 2023 Indie Cover Contest - https://kobowritinglife.com/2023/11/27/vote-now-for-the-winners-of-kobo-writing-life-2023-indie-cover-contest/
• KEEP HUMANITY IN STORYTELLING! - https://www.change.org/p/keep-humanity-in-storytelling-support-human-narration-of-audiobooks
• 7th Annual Smashwords Store End of Year Sale - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/ff667lns9edcd/web-version/pg632vrjq7230 
• How to Promote Your Participation in the Upcoming Sale as an Author - https://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos
• Query Letter Critique: Get Feedback from an Agent - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/query-letter-critique-get-feedback-from-an-agent-tickets-749293305447
• Stand Out in Inboxes: Learn to Create Eye-Catching Animated Email Signatures - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-Gopz0oGtPgQo1MGTbC0KrobyR_FB-j#/registration
• Lulu AMA - Ask Us Anything! - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/65/05y26tgq
• 2023 Summit - Author to Authorpreneur - https://authorpreneursummit.com/
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Every indie author has a unique story to share, Holly Greenland is no exception to the rule. She's worked with the UK Parliament, the BBC, and more recently, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). Get a look inside Holly's interesting back story and find out how we both got connected for a monthly podcast segment for ALLi called Reaching More Readers (links below). 

• There is No Marketing Magic Bullet - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-magic-bullet/
• Successful Marketing for Multigenre Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-multigenre-authors/#
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Discover the next big players in the self-publishing arena that are poised to rival Amazon KDP. We'll explore alternative platforms, such as BookVault, Draft2Digital, and LaterPress, and delve into whether they're worth considering for your self-publishing journey. Uncover valuable tips and tricks for successful publishing, both in print and on-demand.

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• New Feature Available: Apple Books Digital Narration - https://publishdrive.com/new-feature-apple-books-digital-narration.html
• Publishing Industry Insights Survey - https://www.surveyol.com/r/91EC31B
• Successful Marketing for Multigenre Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-multigenre-authors/
• YouTube's Unsupported Shopping Content - https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6150006
• The Hot Sheet's October 2023 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2023/11/october-2023-bestseller-lists/
• Amazon to Merge Digital Comics Platform Comixology With Kindle App - https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-to-merge-comixology-into-kindle
• Streetlib Promo Opportunity with Kobo - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSMXFnHd3SVsdGnGqFouBBAStG9IPABLTl1p2h0OrL0w94rA/viewform
• Kobo Writing Life AMA - https://preview.mailerlite.com/u1a9p8u6p1
• Draft2Digital's Publishing Deadlines - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/xx023yxf2pc08/web-version/lg0604x35fb97 
• Bookvault - https://bookvault.app (BVBF23 for 10% off UK print) 
• Book Brush's Social Media Management Service - https://bookbrush.com/social-media-management/#  (For $50 off the 14-day trial, tell them Dale sent you.)
• SiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGround (affiliate link)
• Lulu - https://lulu.com Use TWINKLE30 for 30% off books and calendars till Nov. 28 
• BookBolt - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBoltDeal. Use DALE20 for an additional 20% off. 
• Uscreen Demo - https://youtube.com/live/Z7WYjxpwp-c?feature=share 

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PublishDrive, an alternative to Amazon KDP, recently announced the ability to publish AI-narrated audiobooks on Apple. ComiXology is merging with Kindle. The Hot Sheet launches a monthly bestsellers list for indie authors. And, we've got a few great Black Friday deals worth considering. All that and more in the self-publishing news.

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Sources:

• New Feature Available: Apple Books Digital Narration - https://publishdrive.com/new-feature-apple-books-digital-narration.html
• Publishing Industry Insights Survey - https://www.surveyol.com/r/91EC31B 
• Successful Marketing for Multigenre Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-multigenre-authors/
• YouTube's Unsupported Shopping Content - https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6150006 
• The Hot Sheet's October 2023 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2023/11/october-2023-bestseller-lists/
• Amazon to Merge Digital Comics Platform Comixology With Kindle App - https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-to-merge-comixology-into-kindle
• Streetlib Promo Opportunity with Kobo - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSMXFnHd3SVsdGnGqFouBBAStG9IPABLTl1p2h0OrL0w94rA/viewform 
• Kobo Writing Life AMA - https://preview.mailerlite.com/u1a9p8u6p1
• Draft2Digital's Publishing Deadlines - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/xx023yxf2pc08/web-version/lg0604x35fb97 
• Bookvault - https://bookvault.app (BVBF23 for 10% off UK print)
• Book Brush's Social Media Management Service - https://bookbrush.com/social-media-management/# (For $50 off the 14-day trial, tell them Dale sent you.)
• SiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGround (affiliate link)
• Lulu - https://lulu.com. Use TWINKLE30 for 30% off books and calendars till Nov. 28
• BookBolt - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBoltDeal. Use DALE20 for an additional 20% off. 
• Uscreen Demo - https://youtube.com/live/Z7WYjxpwp-c?feature=share 

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Are you an indie author looking for an alternative to publishing through the normal print on demand companies like KDP? Would you like more details about self fulfilling your books through offset printing? Then, get some advice and tips about direct sales from the founder of Puffer Print, Jeremy Epstein. See if the process of offset publishing is for you and what you need to know if you plan on ordering bulk orders of your book and other products.

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