The KDP price change hit a few hot buttons among authors using the Amazon platform, but what should authors do? Also, the Director of IngramSpark issues a statement about recent changes on their platform and how it benefits authors. Also, Lulu rolled out new binding types for their 5x8 print books. And, so much more in the self-publishing news!

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• GetCovers Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCoversGiveaway
• Printing cost changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD?ref_=pe_3052080_716951770#newcosts 
• Inkers Con - https://www.inkerscon.com/
• The Book Marketing Mindset with Sue Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/live/LsjYn7Xxcgg?feature=share
• Are you looking to optimize your wide digital sales? - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series
• Reedsy - https://reedsy.com
• Lulu new binding types for 5x8 - https://www.lulu.com/products
• StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin
• A Note from the Director of IngramSpark: No More Book Setup Fees - https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/a-note-from-the-director-of-ingramspark-no-more-book-setup-fees
• The Spark Tour 2023 - https://www.ingramspark.com/tour
• Kindle Vella Bonus Pool - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D58V00007ecjaBSAQ/kindle-vella-april-bonus-announcement?language=en_US&topicId=0TO2T000000MFRiWAO
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Do you want to publish your book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, but lacking the budget to do it? Find out how to self publish a book on KDP with no money and whether it is a good idea for all your books. 

Are you thinking about building your own recording booth at home for your audiobooks? Then, meet Michael Harvey Johnson. He might be relatively new to the audiobook narrator space, but he doesn't lack the resourcefulness to make a recording booth in his home. In this exclusive interview, find out how it cost him roughly $1000 to build his DIY studio for narration, what tips he suggests for equipment, and what he should've done to create less stress building his vocal booth. 

• Michael Harvey Johnson on ACX - https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A2ECKEB7038B1H 

Amazon KDP had four BIG updates rolling out about their community tab, pricing, Kindle Unlimited pricing, and the KDP Select Global Fund. Also, TikTok filed for a trademark of a future publishing company. Publisher Rocket now gets MORE keyword data from Amazon. And, eBookFairs now has a service to generate your book descriptions. All that and more in this week's news!

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• Miblart Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway 
• Things to do if your book has been pirated - https://goodereader.com/blog/technology/things-to-do-if-your-book-has-been-pirated 
• Fictionary - https://fictionary.co
• Story marketing vs. book marketing: What’s the difference? - https://bookawardpro.com/blog/story-marketing-vs-book-marketing-whats-the-difference/ 
• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
• How to Tune Up Your Marketing with the Author Marketing Audit - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-tune-up-your-marketing-with-the-author-marketing-audit-reedsy-live-tickets-630771734237
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
• Bryan Cohen on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bryanhelpsauthors/video/7232042304113118510
• 8th Note Press trademark filing - https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/8th-Note-Press_Trademark-Electronic-Search-System-TESS.pdf 
• The Kindle Storyteller Award 2023 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=12061299031
• KDP Community tab gets an overhaul - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/?language=en_US
• KDP Print Costs Increase - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
• eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link)
• eBookFairs Book Blurb Generator - https://vimeo.com/826630628

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Are you strapped for cash but want to write a book and publish it? Would you like to know how writing a book with no money is possible? Discover how publishing on a budget is completely possible based on my experience. Start your next short story or novel without worrying about breaking the bank. Good for beginners and intermediate authors.

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Host of the popular YouTube channel Think Media, Sean Cannell launched his book YouTube Secrets over four years ago and it's been consistently selling ever since. I interview Sean about what went into publishing his bestselling book, how he was able to sell thousands of books since, and what advice he gives to a new author looking to publish and sell 1000s of books on Kindle Direct Publishing and many other online retailers.

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I messed up with last week's news regarding Spotify. Also, the "Godfather of A.I." quit Google and expresses some regrets over the development of artificial intelligence. And, Amazon Advertising provides even more learning tools and resources for authors. All that and more in this week's self-publishing news.

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Sources:

• Spotify Helps Authors Earn More with Findaway Voices - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-helps-authors-earn-more-with-findaway-voices/ 
• ‘The Godfather of A.I.’ just quit Google - https://fortune.com/2023/05/01/godfather-ai-geoffrey-hinton-quit-google-regrets-lifes-work-bad-actors/
• Kobo U.S. Memorial Day Promo (StreetLib) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduo42zY4apHgKy3o7DIch8XGd4Uzfkh2oubANfFoUw8JDkMw/viewform
• Advertising books on Amazon: A guide for authors - https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/library/guides/advertising-books-on-amazon-authors/
• How to Increase Amazon Followers [4 Easy Steps] - https://kindlepreneur.com/increase-amazon-followers/
• LaterPress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• The State of Author Newsletters: Data from 500+ Authors - https://insights.bookbub.com/state-author-newsletters-data/
• Fictionary StoryCoach Certification - https://files.constantcontact.com/b5458993601/c8a8cf62-2dda-4534-ae2a-dcef676d35a2.pdf 
• The 2023 Indie Author Income Survey with ALLi's Orna Ross (D2D) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2023-indie-author-income-survey-with-allis-orna-ross-tickets-630455829357
• Draft2Digital Live - https://draft2digital.com/live/
• eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link)

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In July 2021, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing launched the new program, Kindle Vella. Since its launch, KDP has seen its share of authors publishing only to leave this format for the KDP Select Program. Why is that? To date, countless authors continue violating guidelines and rules leaving others to wonder if it's really worth it. Find out why I'm done with Kindle Vella and how I plan to release my next books. 

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Have you ever wanted to narrate your own audiobooks, but not sure if it's even feasible? Would you like to hear about what it takes to become an audiobook narrator? Then, listen into this exclusive interview with indie author and voiceover talent, Anthony J. Fleishmann Jr. 

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Amazon KDP finally has some competition by way of IngramSpark with their latest updates. Spotify is stepping up BIG time by offering an unheard of royalty for audiobooks that is double the royalty ACX (Audible) offer. Also, find out how ACX made other news, Kindlepreneur rolls out updates to tracking pirated books, and so much more. 

Sources:

• Miblart Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway
• GetCovers eBook Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCoversGiveaway 
• Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) Use coupon code DALE10 to get 10% off at checkout.
• Promote your ebooks your way - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/rw660nd2a5e2c/web-version/lg0604x35fb97 
• Five Pieces of Book Blurb Advice You Should Avoid - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/five-pieces-of-book-blurb-advice-you-should-avoid/ 
• The Quiet Ebooks Revolution - https://giak.medium.com/the-quiet-ebooks-revolution-3fff2c6940f9
• Fleischmann Media - https://www.fleischmannmedia.com/
• Amazon Announces Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange to Help Eliminate Counterfeits Across the Retail Industry - https://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/4/amazon-announces-anti-counterfeiting-exchange-to-help-eliminate-counterfeits-across-the-retail-industry
• ACX - https://www.acx.com/
• IngramSpark Celebrates 10 Years - https://help.ingramspark.com/hc/en-us/articles/15276524164749-IngramSpark-Celebrates-10-Years-
• The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) 
• ReaderScout - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readerscout/ankgmhneialghlebgnocmjjemngllcgd
• The Top 7 Book Aggregators Compared - https://publishdrive.com/top-book-aggregators.html
• Spotify Helps Authors Earn More with Findaway Voices - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-helps-authors-earn-more-with-findaway-voices/ 
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/

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- Dale L. Roberts