Are you publishing an audiobook and not sure where to go? Have you considered Author's Republic or Audiobooks Unleashed? Find out how one avenue leverages Findaway Voices and how each use Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) to publish on Audible. There are pros and cons to each business and most self published authors need. Find out more in the continuation of this self-publishing platform reviews series and discover who is the best in this battle between Author's Republic vs Audiobooks Unleashed.

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Are you new to the self publishing business? Do you want to get audiobooks published? Then, tune into this interview with SL Michaels where she shares her experience of working with voice actors at Helvetica Dubs (Lore Olympus). Discover how she started writing fanfiction based on the movie Inception, why she chose Findaway Voices for distribution to Audible and Amazon, and additional advice on hiring narrators for her audiobook.  

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Would you like to know how two audiobook publishing companies compare? Have you looked into publishing audiobooks on Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) or Findaway Voices? Find out why Audible isn't the only game in town and how the Amazon marketplace isn't the only business in town. Whether you use their narrators or do it yourself, when you self publish an audiobook, you're giving your reader a way to consume your content. Find out more in this review!

 

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4. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry.
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre founded the self-publishing company, Kobo Writing Life (KWL). Years after his departure from KWL, he reflects on his longevity in the publishing business, how he helped build Kobo Writing Life, and shares advice for authors and self-publishers. 

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Are you an author trying to run a profitable small business without using the normal self-publishing avenues? Do you want to sell your ebooks and digital products without being gouged on fees and revenue shares? Then, consider looking into one of these three options in Gumroad vs PayPal vs Stripe.

 

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We sat down for a chat with Chandler Bolt, founder of Self Publishing School, who recently released the second edition of his book "Published." Just how did he build a million dollar business with books? And could Chandler address complaints surrounding his company? Are they legit or are they just looking to make money off unwitting authors? 

Find out Chandler's thoughts about ways to make it online and earn an income worth the effort. This podcast interview is a can't miss as Chandler reveals his candid thoughts on all things self-publishing. 

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Are you self publishing a book soon? Have you heard of Streetlib or Tablo for aggregate publishing? Then, tune into this comparison and review.

 

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Publishing away from the Amazon platform has its shares of pros and cons. Two avenues - in Smashwords and Draft2Digital (D2D) - offer the best reach, royalty structure, and publishing options. Now, both platforms will work together. D2D acquired Smashwords and the two companies will work together to build a stellar platform for self-publishers worldwide. 

CEO of Draft2Digital, Kris Austin, and CEO of Smashwords, Mark Coker, sat down to discuss the upcoming merger.

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Quite a few people rave about the print book quality from Blurb and their contemporaries, Lulu.com. But, if you're publishing books on Lulu or Blurb, you'll notice the HUGE increase in cost compared to their competitors. While Lulu xPress easily integrates with Shopify and provides great dropshipping, is the product worth the price and wait time? Also, how does self-publishing on Blurb work? We're going to review all the pros and cons of Lulu Press and Blurb in this podcast.

 

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