Whether you plan to launch a book through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or sell direct, return guest expert, Derek Doepker has ideas and strategies to make the biggest splash. Discover a strategy or two to implement on your next book launch, making the most of your marketing plan and planning for a successful book launch event.

• Derek Doepker - http://bestsellersecrets.com/ 
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Explore the world of audiobook distribution and discover how to reach a wider audience by publishing on various retail and library platforms. This guide provides valuable insights into the benefits of "going wide" with your audiobooks and offers a step-by-step tutorial on publishing to multiple platforms, including Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), Findaway Voices, Author's Republic, and PublishDrive.

If you're eager to maximize exposure and revenue potential for your audiobooks, this comprehensive tutorial is a must-watch.

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Amazon just opened a new library and stoked it with 200 titles from KDP. Also, KDP is finally sunsetting the Old Reports Dashboard. Spotify is looking to make an even bigger splash in the audiobook publishing business, but at what expense? And, I'm looking for five different authors for a case study conducted with eBookFairs where we'll be using their editorial review service for a future video. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News.

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Sources:

• Old KDP Reports will be removed starting November 6, 2023 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Old-KDP-Reports-will-be-removed-starting-November-6-2023?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• Amazon establishes first self-publishing library at the Ortega-Marañón Foundation in Madrid - https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/devices/amazon-establishes-first-self-publishing-library-at-the-ortega-maranon-foundation-in-madrid
• Can Spotify Take Digital Audiobooks to the Next Level? - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/93323-publishers-bet-on-spotify-to-take-digital-audiobooks-to-the-next-level.html
• ScribeCount - https://scribecount.com/
• The Power of AI in Self Publishing, Elevate Your Writing, Marketing, and Book Sales with AI - https://pufferprint.com/index.php/2023/10/04/the-power-of-ai-in-self-publishing-elevate-your-writing-marketing-and-book-sales-with-ai/
• Vervante Adds New Print-on-Demand Options - https://mailchi.mp/vervante/foilstamping-1127436
• Ingram ID Deadline - https://www.ingramspark.com/%F0%9F%93%9A%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F%F0%9F%93%A3-final-chance-a-special-offer-for-you
• How to Get Your Self-Published Books into Bookstores - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-get-your-self-published-books-into-bookstores/ 
• Big changes to sideloading on Kindle - https://blog.vellum.pub/2023/10/big-changes-to-sideloading-on-kindle
• Editorial Reviews Case Study w/ eBookFairs.com - https://DaleLinks.com/CaseStudy
• Vanity Radio and TV: Think Twice Before Paying for Interviews - https://writerbeware.blog/2023/10/13/vanity-radio-and-tv-think-twice-before-paying-for-interviews/
• SD Huston - https://www.youtube.com/@sdhuston
• How ElevenLabs's New AI Dubbing Tool Could Make Localization Easier - https://blog.hubspot.com/ai/elevenlabss-new-ai-dubbing-tool
• ElevenLabs introduces AI Dubbing, translating video and audio into 20 languages - https://venturebeat.com/ai/elevenlabs-introduces-ai-dubbing-translating-video-and-audio-into-20-languages/
• Writer's Block: This Indie Author Has YOUR Cure w/ Honoree Corder - https://www.youtube.com/live/mZP0c5knnWo?si=EGNev5zX1GY8pidJ

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Imagine hosting an audiobook launch party at a world-renowned bookstore. What if you could turn that bookstore appearance into a show to remember for guests and readers alike? Daniel Eric Finkel is making that happen at the Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles with a little help from his friends. Find out how Daniel discovered the perfect voice actor for his audiobook, what audiobook production looked like, and how he was able to land an epic in-store appearance at a world-renowned bookstore.

For tickets to Daniel's event, visit https://www.lastbookstorela.com/.

• Daniel Eric Finkel - https://danielericfinkel.com 
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- Dale L. Roberts

Amazon KDP launched a new scheduled release feature for print books. Also, Amazon has been revealing the backend keywords for a ton of print books. Also, Spotify officially announces the new Premium Membership access to their catalog of 150,000+ titles. And, so much more in the Self-Publishing News this week!

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• Schedule when your KDP print book becomes live on Amazon - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Schedule-when-your-KDP-print-book-becomes-live-on-Amazon?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• Spotify Launches Audiobooks to Eligible Premium Subscribers - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-launches-audiobooks-for-eligible-premium-subscribers/
• Preparing to Write a Novel: 5 Keys to Success - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-to-write-a-novel-5-keys-to-success-reedsy-live-tickets-719176194357
• Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• Writing Books Remains a Tough Way to Make a Living - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/93301-author-incomes-post-small-gains.html
• Bookvault Gives ALLi Members Unlimited Title Uploads - https://twitter.com/bookvault_app/status/1709579241292009881
• The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)
• The Art of the Title Competition (free for ALLi members) - https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/art-of-the-title-competition/
• Written Word Media presents Subscriber Surge Giveaways - https://secure.writtenwordmedia.com/features/subscriber-surge-giveaways

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- Dale L. Roberts

Uncover the unsettling aspects of audiobook publishing through ACX, with a specific focus on Audiblegate. Learn about the challenges, refund issues, and inherent risks involved in this platform. We'll delve into why ACX might not always be worth your time and effort, shedding light on the downside of this business model. If you're considering ACX for audiobook publishing, get essential insights into the potential drawbacks and controversies surrounding the platform.

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Sean Dollwet recently shared how Amazon FBA integrated generative AI. After the recent addition of AI declaration in Amazon KDP, could we be training AI for them? Also, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shared an updated keyword methodology for KDP. And, KDP rolled out a new Reports tab that is REALLY good. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.

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Sources:

• This teenage novelist is $1,400 out of pocket to self-publisher — but still doesn't have a book - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/self-publishing-scam-1.6975022
• Cautions: Babelcube, Barnes & Noble Book Order Scams, Audiobook Order Scam (Featuring a Fake Non-Profit) - https://writerbeware.blog/2023/09/22/cautions-babelcube-barnes-noble-book-order-scams-audiobook-order-scam-featuring-a-fake-non-profit/
• 4 reasons why you should not translate your books with Babelcube - https://doublefacetraduzioni.altervista.org/4-reasons-not-to-translate-books-with-babelcube/
• IngramSpark extends free revisions - https://www.ingramspark.com/free-revisions-and-ingram-id-promo-code
• KDP Report Performance Improvement - http://kdpreports.amazon.com/
• 7 Kindle Keywords: Use All 50 Characters or Not? - https://kindlepreneur.com/7-kindle-keywords
• Book Business Applauds Government Lawsuit Against Amazon - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/93271-book-business-applauds-government-lawsuit-against-amazon.html
• Submit your views to the US Copyright AI Consultation - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-us-copyright-ai-consultation/ 
• Three Ways Writers Can Use AI (Without Having it Write for Them) - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/three-ways-writers-can-use-ai-without-having-it-write-for-them/
• Debbie Burke on Amazon - https://geni.us/bRne7 (affiliate link)
• You Just Found Out Your Book Was Used to Train AI. Now What? - https://authorsguild.org/news/you-just-found-out-your-book-was-used-to-train-ai-now-what/
• This Just CHANGED Amazon KDP Forever - https://youtu.be/XAO0dMR8TZI?si=y7mklC7vuT7stPPa
• Level Up Your Author Presence with Podcasting - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf-2uqjMuH9cpa2dItAWYzW-1-00aY-Nv#/registration
• How to Get More Readers From Pinterest - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/62/23y56cl4
• Book Ninja Summit - https://www.bookninjasummit.info/authors
• Writing & Productivity Sprints with the Pomodoro Timer - https://www.youtube.com/live/7yDmT2e7410?si=gPdE_itr6oIaUF4Z
• Miblart FINAL Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 

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- Dale L. Roberts

Discover cost-effective strategies for publishing audiobooks in this video. Learn how to publish on platforms like Amazon and Audible, specifically through ACX and other self publishing platforms. Find out how to get your book into audio format without a hefty budget, whether it's for Kindle or print or neither types of books. Plus, we'll touch on book reviews and self-publishing tips to help you succeed in the world of audiobook publishing.

• Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• ACX Audio Lab - https://www.acx.com/audiolab
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- Dale L. Roberts

Are you looking to launch your book through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)? Would you like practical tips and best practices to self publish your book in a big way? Then, tune into this interview with Book Launchers founder, Julie Broad. 

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• Book Launchers on YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/@BookLaunchers
• Book Launchers - https://www.BookLaunchers.com
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- Dale L. Roberts

If you're publishing your ebooks and print books through Amazon KDP, then you can't overlook the importance of keywords in the discoverability of your content. Whether you're using free or premium tools, keyword research requires a better strategy than what you find in a cursory search. Finding the right keywords for Kindle Direct Publishing - whether fiction, nonfiction, or low content - is half the battle, and you'll find out how it's so much different in 2023 regardless of what tool you use to get the job done. Tune in for more details.

• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket  (affiliate link)
• Amazon Keywords for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/KeywordsBook
• Kindlepreneur article on the 7 backend keywords - https://DaleLinks.com/7KindleKeywords 
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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