Are you an author thinking about breaking into YouTube? Have you considered YouTube to promote your author brand? Then, listen into this interview with co-host of the AuthorTube Writing Conference, Margaret Pinard. Find out why she broke into YouTube and how she balances videos and writing books. 

• Margaret Pinard - https://www.YouTube.com/@MargaretPinard
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• AuthorTube Writing Conference - https://www.authortubewritingconference.com/
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The Publisher Rocket team discovered a HUGE flaw in the new categories system for Amazon KDP. Shopify is integrating Amazon Prime as an option. And, Spotify is testing out free audiobook trials. Kobo Writing Life wants your thoughts in their latest survey. IngramSpark wants to run your book promotions. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week!

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Source:

• SiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGround (affiliate link)
• Kobo Writing Life Survey - https://kobo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41kvQpaQbtE3BaJ?Q_DL=r8ZB7zM4TYMasbU_41kvQpaQbtE3BaJ_CGC_bni3Php8UzF0JN5&Q_CHL=email
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com/
• Spotify plans to offer subscribers free audiobook trial, WSJ reports - https://www.thebookseller.com/news/spotify-plans-to-offer-subscribers-free-audiobook-trial-wsj-reports
• Shopify says merchants can use Amazon's 'Buy with Prime' option - https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shopify-says-merchants-can-use-amazons-buy-with-prime-option-2023-08-30/?mc_cid=b3768f6797&mc_eid=433332c881 
• My Apology Video. . . My rant *Ahem!* Update on Stary Writing LTD. - https://youtu.be/7x-c7-RipE0?si=Xphhls4s3k-zmvcq
• Finding Readers for Your Indie Books: ALLi Ultimate Guide - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/finding-readers-for-your-indie-books-alli-ultimate-guide/ 
• Amazon Book Categories: My Secret Method to Choose Clear Winners - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/
• Amazon Prime Big Deal Day - https://www.amazon.co.uk/primebigdealdays
• Kickstarter Basics Masterclass: What is it & What can you do? - https://www.youtube.com/live/CWtWoJzXz_I?si=vJFO-3zI89yzGzrW
• Fictionary presents: Peter James in conversation with Graham Bartlett - https://fictionary.circle.so/c/events/join-bestselling-author-peter-james-in-conversation-with-his-police-advisor-and-collaborator-former-detective-graham-bartlett
• IngramSpark: Market Your Book to Book Lovers - https://www.ingramspark.com/ingramid_email
• Market Your Book to Book Lovers with Ingram iD! - https://youtu.be/T4NMyciW2bs?si=vNr-HhjvBQRXTs2q
• Update on KDP Title Creation Limits - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Update-on-KDP-Title-Creation-Limits?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• Miblart Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 

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Are you an author looking to start recording your own audiobooks for Amazon, Audible or any other audiobook retailer? Then, discover all the tips, tricks, and tech you'll need to record your next audiobook and make money in the process. Find out how you can use Audacity and other inexpensive tech to get the job done while maintaining a decent quality with a little ingenuity.

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• Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - https://geni.us/gQw8p (affiliate link)
• Zoom H6 Audio Interface - https://geni.us/xdaOaj6 (affiliate link)
• XLR Cable Two-Pack - https://geni.us/uK9yW (affiliate link)
• Audacity - https://www.audacityteam.org/
• ACX Audio Submission Requirements - https://www.acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300
• ACX Audio Lab - https://www.acx.com/audiolab
• Fiverr Audiobook Engineer - https://dalelinks.com/sandy (affiliate link)

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Join us for an enlightening interview with Marco Moutinho, CEO of The Urban Writers and founder of Dibbly Create. Discover the immense potential of collaborative writing with artificial intelligence (AI). Marco unveils the standout features of Dibbly Create, a cloud-based word processor integrated with AI assistance, and shares insights into the future of AI-assisted writing. Explore the realm of AI writing tools and the creative possibilities they offer.

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  - Dale L. Roberts

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) announced last week that all account holders must declare use of generative AI. Kickstarter is also requiring full disclosure of generative AI. Amazon Advertising is hosting a free holiday summit. And, I just launched a new mini-course on The Self-Publishing Hub covering How to Write a Book in 48 Hours. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

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Sources:

• Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• Geniuslink - https://DaleLinks.com/Genius (affiliate link)
• Findaway Voices Call for Discount Submissions: 4th Quarter 2023 - https://www.cognitoforms.com/FindawayVoices/FindawayVoicesCallForDiscountSubmissions4thQuarter2023
• Amazon Ads holiday summit - https://events.bizzabo.com/519637?utm_source=email&utm_medium=MailMerge&utm_campaign=mm
• First Line Frenzy™ #12: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-line-frenzytm-12-an-editor-reviews-your-opening-line-registration-690766169207
• HUGE NEWS: Should You Publish AI Books on Amazon KDP? - https://www.youtube.com/live/sQS0gYOzKgs?si=1cTgJ6HKpyyG7eoR
• Addition of AI Questions to KDP Publishing Process - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Addition-of-AI-Questions-to-KDP-Publishing-Process?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
• KDP Content Guidelines - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200672390#aicontentcreator
• Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• Introducing Our AI Policy (Kickstarter) - https://updates.kickstarter.com/introducing-our-new-ai-policy/
• Free Revisions (IngramSpark) - https://www.ingramspark.com/a-special-offer-just-for-you-revise-your-book-for-free
• KOBO 500 Under $5 Promotion (Streetlib) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRdKddcz-qXmNaelXZn3QeCZmTop8RPq6gcFtSBqUKZpeBGQ/viewform
• Unique Gifts for All Your Holiday Guests - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/60/gv4xzf64
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
• Miblart Premium Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 

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While a few authors can get away with writing and publishing one book to support themselves, the vast majority of authors struggle. That's why if you want to be heard above the noise on the Amazon Marketplace, you need to write and self publish faster through KDP. Find out how to produce high-quality books fast on Amazon Kindle.

• Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• Type Test - https://DaleLinks.com/TypeTest
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
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KDP Alternatives, IngramSpark announce HUGE change in wholesale discounts in the US. Written Word Media chronicles the tumultuous history of the KDP Select Program. Learn Amazon Ads with the folks at Book Brush. And, so much more in the Self-Publishing News!

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News sources:

• Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com/
• KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated August 2023] - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/kdp-global-fund-payouts/
• IngramSpark Service Alert - https://www.ingramspark.com/important-update-minimum-wholesale-discount
• IngramSpark Reduces Author Royalties - Disappointing Update - https://youtu.be/PXgPkrYC33Y?si=JIgwhiTErlUutEfh
• Amazon Ads Made Simple - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkceusqDMtH9FTvxu8uzUzDKmry96KNBGI#/registration
• Bestseller Secrets Summit - https://bestsellersecrets.io/
• Writing & Productivity Sprints with the Pomodoro Timer - https://www.youtube.com/live/z9VkCbXpdAY?si=4oOdl_WAHHf2VBxA
• Miblart Premium Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 

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- Dale L. Roberts

Look, I get it. AI is an incredibly divisive subject, but if you're not even doing a little deeper research, you won't begin to know that artificial intelligence software is for more than just content writing and plagiarizing images. In fact, some great AI tools are free, so what does a writer have to lose in at least entertaining the best options. Find out more about the best AI tools for writers.

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• ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)
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In early-2022, the aggregate publishing platform Draft2Digital acquired Smashwords and over the past year, the companies have been merging. Whenever I need to get a clear answer or some insider info, Jim Azevedo is there. He's the Corporate Communications Manager for Draft2Digital, having moved from Smashwords where he handled PR for the self-publishing website.

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Amazon KDP terminates the account of Dilbert author Scott Adams, alleging copyright infringement of his own material. AI is still popping up in the news - for better or for worse with Dibbly Create being the good news. Meanwhile, word is getting around how Amazon plans to use AI for summarizing reviews. And, so much more in this week's Self-Publishing News!

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Sources:

• Scott Adams says Amazon indie book publishing 'banned' him 'for life' for a ridiculous reason. Then things get downright comical - https://www.theblaze.com/news/scott-adams-says-amazon-indie-book-publishing-banned-him-for-life-for-a-ridiculous-reason-then-things-get-downright-comical
• Fictionary - https://fictionary.co
• Should Your Picture Book Rhyme? | Reedsy Live - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/should-your-picture-book-rhyme-reedsy-live-tickets-689953548637
• How to Write a Novel - https://reedsy.com/learning/
• Global Connect South Africa - https://resources.ingramcontent.com/publishers-document/global-connect-south-africa
• Nominate Your Book Today! (IngramSpark) - https://www.ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar
• The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)
• AI Review Summaries - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-amazon-to-use-ai-to-provide-review-summaries/
• Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• AI-Created Art Isn’t Copyrightable - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ai-works-not-copyrightable-studios-1235570316/
• 5 Tips for Building Your Reader Audience - https://bookbrush.com/5-tips-for-building-your-reader-audience-through-price-promotion-promo-stacking/
• Dibbly Create Walkthrough - https://youtu.be/GpZGftn6Dzo?si=kVhl7bHsVqHLTuqx 
• YouTube Domination for Authors: Boost Book Sales & Build Your Author Brand with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/msFaCvtf-so?si=WSrUIDkEQPpVw3Zb
• Miblart Premium Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 

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- Dale L. Roberts