When Kenney Myers broke into the self-publishing business, he saw a huge gap in the industry for book marketing. Rather than hope a site or service fills the need, Kenney created eBookFairs.com, a virtual book fair service with a growing list of tools and resources for authors. Find out how Kenney started his business and also what lead to him buying a small publishing company called Pen It Publications. 

• eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link)
• Pen It Publications - https://penitpublications.com/ 
• Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join 
• Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord 

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- Dale L. Roberts

New information rolls out about copyright registration for AI generated content. Also, Barnes and Noble Education launches AI-detection tool, IdentifAI. The Internet Archive has its day in court after scanning print books and distributing the digital copies without permission. Another major scam is spotlighted on Author Beward. And, so much more!

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Sources:

• Audiobook Usage Increased by 70% in 2022 - https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/audiobook-usage-increased-by-70-in-2022 
• Fictionary - https://fictionary.co/
• Six-Month Book Publishing Plan - https://www.bookbaby.com/free-guide/six-month-book-publishing-plan
• US Copyright Office Issues Guidance on AI and Copyright - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-a-new-us-group-seeks-to-protect-copyright-from-state-legislation/
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket
• Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/
• Judge Appears Skeptical of Internet Archive’s Scanning and Lending Program - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/91798-at-hearing-judge-appears-skeptical-of-internet-archive-s-scanning-and-lending-program.html 
• Barnes and Noble Education Launches AI Content Detector on Bartleby - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005253/en/Barnes-and-Noble-Education-Launches-AI-Content-Detector-on-Bartleby
• Alert: Scammers Impersonating Video Streaming Services With Fake Job Offers - https://writerbeware.blog/2023/03/24/alert-scammers-impersonating-video-streaming-services-with-fake-job-offers/
• Our AI-Based Name Game - https://ebookfairs.com/Home/NameGame?via=dale (affiliate link)
• How to Make a Book Marketing Plan - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-make-a-book-marketing-plan/
• 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

For anyone looking for a viable alternative to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, you'll be happy to hear the news rolling out from one of the best and most legit Amazon KDP alternatives, Draft2Digital. We chat with Draft2Digital's CEO Kris Austin and Director of Marketing Kevin Tumlinson about Draft2Digital launching their print-on-demand service, what author can expect, and the upcoming plans to improve their current offerings. Also, they were kind enough to answer some rather direct questions regarding the cost of print books, royalty comparisons to other self publishing platforms, and if authors have to remain exclusive to Draft2Digital while using their platform. Find out if publishing your paperback on Draft2Digital is worth it in this in-depth, exclusive interview.

• Draft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
• D2D Live: https://www.draft2digital.com/live/ 
• Subscribe to  @Draft2Digital  on YouTube
• Catch the AMA with D2D about Print: https://www.youtube.com/live/RPncHdg7A8A?feature=share

Source:

• Blog: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/d2d-print-just-opened-up-for-every-author-everywhere/
• Press release: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/press-release-draft2digital-opens-d2d-print-to-every-author/
• Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg/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

* Any thoughts or opinions epxressed by Dale do NOT represent Draft2Digital.

Amazon Author Central finally rolls out an amazing new feature for authors. Draft2Digital launches print out of beta. Publisher Rocket reveals new categories feature that could change the game. And, so much more in this week's self-publishing news. Let's discuss the news in self-publishing on Mondays at 6:15pm EST (UTC-5)!

Sources:

• Draft2Digital Opens D2D Print to Every Author - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/press-release-draft2digital-opens-d2d-print-to-every-author/
• Crime Writers' Week 2023 - https://DaleLinks.com/Crime (affiliate link)
• Business Basics for keeping your sanity and profits in the fast-paced publishing world - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
• Amazon Followers for Author Page - https://author.amazon.com/help/GA4B2P8YR6H9DCA3 
• Findaway Voices - https://findawayvoices.com/dale
• KDP Select Global Fund - https://kdp.amazon.com/
• SiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGround (affiliate link)
• IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com/
• Blurb - https://blurb.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

Are you looking for the best book marketing strategies? Have you considered paid book marketing services? Then, the founder of Written Word Media, Ferol Vernon, has some insights about his company, what authors should do when promoting their books, and what authors should do to get better results with their book promotions. 

• Written Word Media - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/ 

Koji rolls out ebook and audiobook sales through their link-in-bio service. Overdrive removes app from Apple and Google stores. Reedsy covers how much it costs to self-publish. And, so much more!

Sources:

• Amazon Exclusivity Clause causing issues for authors who are pirated - https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/amazon-exclusivity-clause-causing-issues-for-authors-who-are-pirated
• Scribando - https://scribando.com/
• Link-in-bio platform Koji launches new tool to let creators sell e-books - https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/01/link-in-bio-platform-koji-launches-new-e-book-app/ 
• Is Koji free? - https://help.withkoji.com/en/articles/5351333-is-koji-free
• Overdrive removes their app from Google Play and Apple App Store - https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-library-news/overdrive-removes-their-app-from-google-play-and-apple-app-store
• IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com (use DALE2023) 
• The Authors Guild 2023 Survey - https://qualtrics.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kkZJzXqF9WssAK
• How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book in 2023? - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/cost-to-self-publish-a-book
• Women are now publishing more books than men—and it's good for business - https://qz.com/women-are-now-publishing-more-books-than-men-and-its-go-1850177492 
• Barnes & Noble Press Nook Discount - https://mail.barnesandnoble.com/H/2/v600000186c95a17d7ba2ff1f4bbc786c8/9d7e2003-fb10-415b-8774-f434d7d68329/HTML
• PublishDrive - https://dalelinks.com/publishdrive (referral link)
• Apple's Romance Starter Kit Sale - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScudL3VkMORRhTjYA6eWDTUTx55LiTdyODMiHj4iBuHmBZO0A/viewform 
• 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 build and grow this podcast. Thanks in advance for understanding!

Risa Fey is a prolific multi-genre author who has published books in horror, dark fantasy, and even humor. She's had some success in self-publishing having landed the coveted Bookbub Featured Deal. Find out her process for writing a fiction series, how she balances the various genres, and the advice she has for aspiring authors who want any form of success in the business. 

• Risa Fey - https://risafey.com 

Find out the latest in the world of self-publishing. Amazon Advertising launches new certification course for video ads. KDP author and ads expert, Bryan Cohen, teams with Amazon Ads for a webinar. Bowker sells ISBNs in the millions, but have seen a drop in total sales since 2020. And, so much more! 🟣

Sources:

• 8 Tips for Creating Your Cookbook - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/48/rp158h8k 
• How I Used Generative AI Tools For My Short Story - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/02/08/how-i-used-generative-ai-tools-for-my-short-story-with-a-demons-eye/
• Amazon Video Ads Certification launches on the learning console - https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/amazon-video-ads-certification-learning-console/
• Using Amazon Attribution Links - https://help.vellum.pub/guides/amazon-attribution/
• The Urban Writers' Giveaway - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPiNvos-AY/  and https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=915662662912525&ref=sharing
• First Line Frenzy™ #11: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-line-frenzytm-11-an-editor-reviews-your-opening-line-registration-496261400207
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
• The Self-Publishing Boom Continues - https://www.digitalpw.com/digitalpw/20230220/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1858669#articleId1858669
• Amazon Advertising Grows - https://www.warc.com/newsandopinion/opinion/by-next-year-amazons-ad-side-hustle-may-have-outgrown-the-entire-publishing-medium/6096 
• Introducing Rephrase with ProWritingAid - https://prowritingaid.com/introducing-rephrase?afid=6615 (affiliate link)
• Selling Your Book 101 with IngramSpark - https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4108998/73CD4FF382A5288CC0ACCA352EFD94F4
• Streetlib - https://www.streetlib.com/
• New ALLi Advisor: Hannah Jacobson, Awards & Story Marketing - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/new-alli-advisor-hannah-jacobson-awards-story-marketing/ 
• PublishDrive presents Sudowrite 101 - https://lu.ma/nphq09oy?action=accept 
• 4 budget tips to help navigate economic change - https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/7cb187c2-2f91-4dae-be83-e585cf83e507
• Spam Alert: 4 Seasons Book Awards - https://writerbeware.blog/2023/03/03/spam-alert-4-seasons-book-awards/
• Smashwords' Read an Ebook Week - https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/1/any/any
• The Best Place to Find Great eBooks to Download for Reading Online - https://onesweetday48.wixsite.com/undergroundtoysociet/post/the-best-place-to-find-great-ebooks-to-download-for-reading-online
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/

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Philip Duncan started his writing career just a few short years ago yet he's seen incredible success by leveraging online conferences (aka virtual summits). Find out how Philip got into the business of self-publishing, what lead to him organizing an author conference, and how you can do the same to supplement your income as your author platform grows. 

• Philip Duncan - https://philipsduncan.com/ 

What are the the six best print on demand companies? Kindle Unlimited raises its prices for customers, so what do authors get from the increase? Are you looking for extra motivation and accountability with your writing? And, Facebook rolls out a new subscription-based verification badge program, will you be buying it? All that and more in the self-publishing news!

Sources:

• Let's Talk About Substack - https://writenow.substack.com/p/lets-talk-about-substack?sd=pf 
• Fantasy Writers' Week 2023 - https://DaleLinks.com/Fantasy (affiliate link)
• Smashwords Read an eBook Week - https://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos and https://draft2digital.com/smashwords-sale/
• Print on Demand Books: The 6 Best Services in 2023, Compared! - https://blog.reedsy.com/print-on-demand-books/ 
• Kindle Vella January Bonus Announcement - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D58V00007Qems3SAB/kindle-vella-january-bonus-announcement?language=en_US
• How To Optimize Your Facebook Author Page to Sell Books - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-optimize-your-facebook-author-page-to-sell-books/
• Authortube & Writing Playlists - https://DaleLinks.com/WritingSprints
• Kindle Unlimited Raises Its Price but Will Writers See Any More Money? - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-kindle-unlimited-raises-its-price-but-will-writers-see-any-more-money/
• The Independent Author Income Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SKX2XD3 
• KOBO March Weekend Sale (US) via PublishDrive - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhWgX3xMz9AaEBNI3sObA-MGBtpPfFFeCKz47_KNCqYBdkzg/viewform
• Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence - https://about.fb.com/news/2023/02/testing-meta-verified-to-help-creators/
• Amazon Author Central - https://author.amazon.com/home
• Goodreads Giveaways - https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv
• Audiobook Sales Calculator - https://kindlepreneur.com/audible-book-sales-calculator/ 
• Romance author Faleena Hopkins goes missing after police chase - https://nypost.com/2023/02/17/wyoming-police-locate-missing-romance-novelist-faleena-hopkins-after-arrest/
• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 

Noted outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products or services I use and can stand confidently behind.