Episodes

  • SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)

    SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)
    Apr 15 2025
    Amazon is rolling out multiple AI-powered features, from recap generators on Kindle to Rufus, their new conversational shopping tool. Plus, they’ve launched a generative AI tool for sellers and announced a new reading sample update for eBook pre-orders. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft are heating up, and Spotify is now accepting audiobook submissions. Get the latest on how AI is disrupting publishing and what it means for indie authors. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comSubscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUpJoin Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsJoin Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/DiscordCheck out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRobertsMy Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksWanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. News Sources: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon?language=en_USFinding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert (paid subscription required) - https://janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegertAmazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-sellers-generative-ai-tool Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-rufus?mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series - https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/amazon-kindles-new-feature-uses-ai-to-generate-recaps-for-books-in-a-series/Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing - https://sites.google.com/spotify.com/short-form-audiobooks/make-a-submissionCopyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court - https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/INREOpenAIIncCopyrightInfringementLitigationDocketNo3143USJPMLDec/3?doc_id=X10L562HT9O9VHRKA8D1VE5I4TK&mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881$5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises - https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/02/5-billion-class-action-suit-over-apples-ebook-licensing-is-based-on-false-premisesProWritingAid Online Beta Reader - https://dalelinks.com/betareader (affiliate link)Spoken Beta V0.8.6a: Personal Voice and Emotional Cueing - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/v086a-release-notes-482025-personal-voice-and-emotional-cueing Manuscript Report - https://dalelinks.com/manuscriptreport (affiliate link)Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course - https://www.fleischmannmedia.com/audiobook-creation-key-concepts-free-mini-course Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NaVOwm-_TeOzDd5nQCUIuw?kuid=6ccf76e9-1bd6-49ba-9ba3-af46294ada6b-1744145713&lid=31108&kref=lniru4bBV7rK#/registrationSpace and Time Spring/Summer #148 - https://dalelinks.com/spaceandtime148 (affiliate link) Credit: The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/Miblart - https://miblart.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
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    23 mins
  • How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales)

    How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales)
    Apr 14 2025

    Print books aren’t dead! Discover how to price your print books for profit, which print-on-demand platforms work best, and how to sell more paperbacks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to maximize your earnings, this episode is for you!

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)

    Sources:

    • Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024 - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96842-print-book-sales-saw-a-small-sales-increase-in-2024.html
    • Global Book Market 2023: Revenue growth in many countries despite major challenges - https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2023-revenue-growth-in-many-countries-despite-major-challenges/
    • Global Book Market 2024 shaped by strong fiction, declining non-fiction and slower price increases - https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2024-shaped-by-strong-fiction-declining-non-fiction-and-slower-price-increases/
    • The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)
    • Alliance of Independent Author’s Watchdog List – https://DaleLinks.com/Watchdog
    • Wide Publishing for Authors - DaleLinks.com/WideBook
    • Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
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    • My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    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
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    27 mins
  • Author Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 7, 2025)

    Author Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 7, 2025)
    Apr 8 2025
    Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) rolled out new features and analytics for account holders, plus I share deeper insights into ACX's new digital voice narration with the cloning capabilities. Kobo Plus expanded into two new regions. National Novel Writing Month shut down; what happened and what can authors do now? And an Australian erotica author has been arrested due to some disturbing allegations. Find out about all that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comSubscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUpJoin Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsJoin Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/DiscordCheck out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRobertsMy Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksWanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Sources: Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acxGetting the most from your ACX reporting and analytics - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-acx-reporting-and-analytics Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Singapore & Malaysia - https://kobowritinglife.com/2025/03/18/rakuten-kobo-launches-kobo-plus-in-singapore-malaysia/NaNoWriMo shutting down (covered by The Bottom Line) - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ (subscription required)The State of NaNoWriMo - A Community Update - March 2025 - https://youtu.be/TR6NnjgeIIY?si=Yr8eQ3F7fgYyukWdApple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.comSydney author Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book - https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/sydney-author-lauren-tesolinmastrosa-arrested-over-pedophilia-book/news-story/5babb82438d7adc5ca699c877b07641a CoverRater - https://coverrater.com - use coupon code DALEROCKS for 20% off (good till Sept. 30, 2025)PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)PublishDrive presents: Building Your Author Platform with Evan Gow of StoryOrigin - https://publishdrive.com/building-your-author-platform-with-evan-gow-of-storyorigin.html Keith Wheeler presents: YouTube for Books - https://dalelinks.com/youtubeforbooks (affiliate link)Book Career in a Year by Nick Thacker - https://www.bookcareerinayear.com/sp/book/ref/1/ Books that Make You presents: Dale L. Roberts on Self-Publishing for New Authors – Your Guide to Indie Success - https://youtu.be/_9CejZROHcU?si=63ji1R6XkK9IAMCiSelf-Publishing with ALLi presents: Marketing Strategies for Children’s Books That Work - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-strategies-for-childrens-books/The Writing Community Chat Show presents: A Haunted Island. A Spooky Investigation. - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thewccs/a-haunted-island-a-spooky-investigation?ref=project_linkTeddy AG Smith presents: Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide - https://youtu.be/bea3M6zGlqQ?si=AlfTwqLTn9cBPXkwULTIMATE ‪@DaleLRoberts‬ QUIZ | ARE YOU A SELF-PUBLISHING WITH DALE EXPERT? - https://youtu.be/o2n7Kw6q6l0?si=3IYU8M32GGqS8qaI 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
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    23 mins
  • AI Tools That Can Boost Your Book Sales (Without Killing Your Brand)

    AI Tools That Can Boost Your Book Sales (Without Killing Your Brand)
    Apr 8 2025

    AI is changing the publishing industry! Learn how authors can use AI for marketing, ads, and book optimization, which AI tools actually help you sell more books, and what ethical AI usage looks like for indie authors. Stay ahead of the game with these AI-powered strategies!

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)

    Mentioned Tools & Affiliate Links:

    • ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/
    • Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
    • ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)
    • Spoken.Press - https://Spoken.press
    • Leonardo.AI - https://leonardo.ai
    • Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
    • Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp
    • Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
    • Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord
    • Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
    • My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    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
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    22 mins
  • Major Publishing Updates Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 17, 2025)

    Major Publishing Updates Authors Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 17, 2025)
    Mar 18 2025

    Big changes are happening in self-publishing! Bookvault expands to Canada, Libro.fm reports massive audiobook subscriber growth, and Dibbly Create launches new support features. Plus, Creativindie’s Derek Murphy just relaunched a free 3D book cover mockup tool and a universal book link service. Stay tuned for everything you need to know about these industry updates and how they impact indie authors.

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    • My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    Sources:

    • Bookvault Canada - https://help.bookvault.app/bookvault-canada
    • Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/97261-libro-fm-reports-a-surge-in-subscribers.html
    • Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
    • CreativIndie w/ Derek Murphy - https://www.youtube.com/@DerekMurphycreativindie
    • 3D Book - https://3dbook.xyz/
    • 1Link - https://1link.st/
    • Authortunities w/ Angela Yuriko Smith - https://authortunities-hub.mn.co/
    • The Bookfest - https://www.thebookfest.com/
    • Struggling to Edit? This Tool Makes It Easy! - https://www.youtube.com/live/N2NBTaEqzOs?si=oKuTxNU6ljV3geag
    • Spoken.Press - https://spoken.press

    Credit:

    • Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/subscribe-paid-newsletter/

    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
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    14 mins
  • Direct Sales for Authors: Is It Worth It?

    Direct Sales for Authors: Is It Worth It?
    Mar 18 2025

    Selling your books outside of Amazon? Learn how direct sales for authors can increase profits, build reader relationships, and grow your brand. Discover the best platforms for selling books direct, how to set up your own storefront, and whether selling direct is right for you.

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)

    Mentioned resources & affiliate links:

    • Gumroad - https://gumroad.com
    • Payhip - https://DaleLinks.com/Payhip (affiliate link)
    • Shopify - https://shopify.com
    • BookFunnel - https://bookfunnel.com/
    • Laterpress - https://laterpress.com/
    • StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)
    • Stripe - https://stripe.com/
    • PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/

    • Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
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    • Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
    • Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord
    • Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
    • My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.\

    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
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    28 mins
  • Amazon Kills Free KDP Tools for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2025)

    Amazon Kills Free KDP Tools for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2025)
    Mar 11 2025
    Amazon KDP is quietly removing two critical tools for formatting your books. The Association of American Publishers notes a 6.5% increase in book profits in 2024. Bookvault is expanding into Australia and now has print on demand Down Under. And, Apple Books for Authors announced new category rollouts from 2024 for your books. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.comSubscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsJoin Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/DiscordCheck out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRobertsMy Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooksWanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Sources: AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date, and Down 4.3% for Month of December - https://publishers.org/news/aap-december-2024-statshot-report-overall-publishing-industry-up-6-5-year-to-date-and-down-4-3-for-month-of-december/Kindle Comic Creator and Kindle Kids’ Book Creator will be unavailable from March 18, 2025 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Comic-Creator-and-Kindle-Kids-Book-Creator-will-be-unavailable-from-March-18-2025?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum 6 Tips to Engage your Readers with Author Follow - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/6-Tips-to-Engage-your-Readers-with-Author-Follow?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20ForumApple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/Complete BISAC Subject Headings List (2024 Edition) - https://www.bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-list Australian Printing is Rolling Out in the Bookvault Portal! - https://bookvault.app/australian-printing-now-live/ ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)Game-Changing Features Coming to Self-Publishing! | Laterpress - https://www.youtube.com/live/aJUTUz7mQ1s?si=H1frWMOLMkj-UntcLIVE: Auditing Your Amazon Ads - https://www.youtube.com/live/gs4gXt849f8?si=jfpwTeMbQusKhE8rAuthortunities Hub presents: Writers Block Party – Special Guest: Dale L. Roberts! - https://authortunities-hub.mn.co/The BookFest Adventure - https://www.thebookfest.com/Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS - https://www.youtube.com/live/HfATv5G3nLI?si=cMfpz5d2ytf-M4shReview of "Wide Publishing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts - https://www.outstandingcreator.com/reviews/review-of-wide-publishing-for-authors-by-dale-l-robertsWide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBookBestseller Book Launch Plan Book Review | & Wide Publishing For Authors - https://youtu.be/bjrIDiZ5MWU?si=Atw_i19IvCyOToZdBestseller Book Launch Plan - https://DaleLinks.com/BestsellerBook 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
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    18 mins
  • Mastering Keywords & Categories: Your Secret Weapon for Sales

    Mastering Keywords & Categories: Your Secret Weapon for Sales
    Mar 10 2025

    Keywords and categories make or break your book’s discoverability. Learn how to find the right keywords, choose profitable categories, and boost your book’s ranking on online stores. Whether you're on Amazon, Kobo, or selling wide, these SEO strategies for authors will help you sell more books effortlessly.

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)

    Mentioned products (affiliate links):

    • KIP Scout - https://DaleLinks.com/Scout
    • Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate
    • Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket
    • BKLNK: Tools for Authors - https://www.bklnk.com/categories_2022.php
    • Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
    • Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp
    • Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
    • Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord
    • Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts
    • My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    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
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    19 mins
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