Last year, I pivoted from nonfiction to fiction writing, but I knew I'd need help perfecting my craft. That's why I hired writing coach, Jeanne De Vita - aka Callie Chase - to help me write better. Initially, my plan was to publish on Kindle Vella, but I'm looking to expand into selling more books through Amazon KDP. Find out how authors should hire a pro and will it help you sell more books?

To work with Jeanne De Vita, visit https://www.book-genie.com. Tell her I sent you!

Since April 2016, I've been producing videos about self-publishing on YouTube. During that time, I worked with a virtual assistant who helped manage my brand and grow its reach. Her name is Ava Fails, and she's the Content Manager for Self-Publishing with Dale. She comes with an extensive background in search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, and graphic design. Listen in to this candid talk and a peek behind the curtain of Self-Publishing with Dale. 

• Ava Fails - https://heyyoava.com/ 

KDP has been letting adult-related content to slip into the Kindle Unlimited system. Written Word Media expands its offerings for Facebook and Amazon Ads management. StoryOrigin offers a cost-effective option for creating your own website. YouTuber Derek Murphy launches a new AI-prompted writing service. And, so much more!

Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord

Sources:

• Porn on Amazon's Kindle app prompts warnings from Apple, Alphabet - https://bit.ly/40uIK8o 
• Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/
• Indie Author Income Survey Shows Indie Authors Earn More - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-tree-to-me-campaign-asks-authors-to-question-suppliers-on-sustainability/
• How to Write a Draft Zero (and Silence Your Inner Editor) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-write-a-draft-zero-and-silence-your-inner-editor-reedsy-live-tickets-574415501227
• Find More Readers With Digital Ads - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/reader-reach/ 
• IngramSpark - https://help.ingramspark.com/hc/en-us/articles/5341657089165-Changes-to-Book-Information-Retail-Price-Wholesale-Discount-and-Returns
• StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)
• GetCovers (coupon code LOGO20) - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (affiliate link)
• Ghost the Writer - https://www.ghostthewriter.com/ 
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/

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

Find out how bilingual author, Estelle Van de Velde balances writing, YouTube, and everything else in between with her author business. Much like her YouTube videos, you'll get insights without all the fluff to get you working more efficiently today!

• Estelle Van de Velde - https://vdvestelle.com/
• Estelle on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleVandeVelde  

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has dominated the market yet leaves many authors in the cold with their exclusivity agreement for distribution through KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited). What if authors had a viable alternative?

Enter one of the best KDP Alternatives in Kobo Writing Life (KWL)! Recently, KWL expanded Kobo Plus - their subscription-based program for ebooks and audiobooks - to reach the US and UK, officially reaching ten regions across the world.

I sat down for a chat with Director of Kobo Writing Life, Tara Cremin, to discuss Kobo Plus, library distribution, and selling more books through Kobo.

• KWL Live Q&A – Kobo Plus US & UK Expansion: an AMA with the KWL Team - https://www.youtube.com/live/LKizumuyPoA?feature=share
• KDP Alternative: Is Kobo Writing Life Worth It? - https://youtu.be/A7Bf2oNarhw
• Kobo Writing Life - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/writinglife
• Kobo Writing Life on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KoboWritingLifeKWL
• Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord  ​

After eight years in the self publishing business, I've done and seen my share of stupid and avoidable mistakes. While some self-publishing companies are forgiving, some are not - like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Get tips and advice on how to write and publish a book while you avoid making the same mistakes other indie published authors have made.

• Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join 
• Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord 

World-famous author James Patterson goes off on the New York Times Bestseller List. Romance author EL James joins a panel of romance authors to chat with other authors. Streetlib offers conceirge services for newbie authors. And, AppSumo is bringing back the popular DepositPhotos deal for a limited time. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

Sources: 

• Live author chat with E L James as we re-read The Mister - https://bingebooks.com/pages/live-author-chat-with-el-james23
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
• James Patterson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JP_Books/status/1641161267476873223 
• Audiobooks Without Audible: The Hard Lessons I've Learned Routing Around Amazon - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/91897-audiobooks-without-audible-the-hard-lessons-i-ve-learned-routing-around-amazon.html 
• Findaway Voices - https://findawayvoices.com
• Streetlib Concierge Book Services - https://concierge.streetlib.com/
• KWL Live Q&A – Kobo Plus US & UK Expansion: an AMA with the KWL Team - https://www.youtube.com/live/LKizumuyPoA?feature=share
• DepositPhotos AppSumo Deal - https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/dp (affiliate link)
• Rights vs. Copyright: Untangling the Confusion - https://writerbeware.blog/2023/04/14/rights-vs-copyright-untangling-the-confusion/
• KDP Select Global Fund for March 2023 - https://kdp.amazon.com 
• eBookFairs - https://dalelinks.com/ebookfairs (affiliate link)
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/

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

Between writing, publishing, and podcasting, Matty Dalrymple has her hands full, but somehow she still delivers exciting thrillers for her readers. Take a deep dive into what it took for Matty to become so prolific and what advice she gives for authors who want to do the same. 

• Matty Dalrymple - https://www.mattydalrymple.com/
• Indy Author Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcast
• Story framing (downloadable resource from Writer's Digest)- https://www.theindyauthor.com/creating-a-story-frame.html

Kindle Unlimited has had a stranglehold on the reader subscription model for years now while a competitor has slowly been extending its reach. Also, find out what Publishers Weekly suggests for protecting your work on Amazon KDP. Spotify expands its reach. And, Amazon is closing down the Book Depository. Find out all about that and more! Let's discuss the news in self-publishing on Mondays at 6:15pm EST (UTC-5)!

Sources:

• Laterpress - https://laterpress.com
• Protecting Your Work - https://booklife.com/news/authors/03/27/2023/protecting-your-work.html
• How to Sell Your Audiobook on Spotify With PublishDrive - https://publishdrive.com/sell-audiobooks-on-spotify.html
• Spotify Launches Audiobook Sales in Canada - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/retailing/article/91816-spotify-launches-audiobook-sales-in-canada.html 
• Findaway Voices - https://findawayvoices.com 
• KDP's Kindle Vella - https://kdp.amazon.com
• Kobo Plus launches in the US and UK - https://preview.mailerlite.com/f2e2j5p8t7/2186091478147667616/z8t0/
• Help your books stand out with Sponsored Brands webinar - https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/library/webinars/register?webinar_key=2631838740472983391&organizer_key=5730221780046494214&ref_=pe_24209330_709653810_email
• MK Williams - https://youtu.be/KlTckewLQ2c
• Book Depository will close this month - https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2023/04/04/amazons-dismantling-of-its-books-operations-continues-book-depository-will-close-this-month-what-will-be-next/
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/

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

This author is making faceless videos on YouTube to grow his brand and expand his reach. Find out what drove Andy - from the YouTube channel Easy Graphics - to create video content, what success he's seen so far, and the direction he plans on taking his author business.

• Easy Graphics - https://www.youtube.com/@easygraphics
• Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join
• Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord 

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