The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

Oct 29 2024 100 ep. 19 mins 98
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MAJOR UPDATE: KDP Terminating Vella & Old Reports | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 28, 2024)

Oct 29 2024 20 mins  
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing dropped two prominent features on their platform, one of which being Kindle Vella. Written Word Media published their findings in a recent indie author survey. The guys at Hidden Gems Books shared a recent post about how well AI-generated art faired against stock images for promoting books on Facebook. The findings are interesting to say the least. A

Author Membership Services Review

Oct 28 2024 23 mins  
Wondering which author membership service is right for you? Discover the benefits, differences, and costs of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Authors Guild. Learn how these services can support your indie book publishing journey and enhance your writing career. - Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (af

NEW Promotional Tool by Barnes & Noble Press | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2024)

Oct 22 2024 13 mins  
Barnes and Noble Press rolled out a free new promotional tool for authors. The holiday season is coming right up and print on demand companies want you to order your books by specific deadlines. And, PublishDrive is offering 50% off their plans for a limited time. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Su

Storiad Review: Book Marketing Services for Authors

Oct 21 2024 27 mins  
Curious about how Storiad can enhance your book marketing efforts? Explore how this platform offers a variety of strategies, including book promotion, review gathering, and publicity. Uncover the features, costs, and determine if it's the right fit for authors looking to market their books effectively. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Storiad -

Best Web Hosting Services for Authors

Oct 15 2024 21 mins  
Wondering which web hosting service is best for your author website? Discover how SiteGround, WordPress, StoryOrigin, and Storiad stack up in terms of cost and features. Uncover the best options for creating a professional online presence as an author. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Good Wix - https://www.wix.com/ WordPress - https://wordpr

Ebook Sales Projected to Hit $29.9 Billion | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2024)

Oct 15 2024 13 mins  
Ebook sales are projected to hit $29.9 billion by 2033. Authors Guild announces new partnership with an AI licensing company called Created by Humans. And, Findaway Voices by Spotify announces expansion of audiobook distribution for Spotify. All that and more in the self-publishing news. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Pub

Best Email Service Provider for Authors

Oct 08 2024 26 mins  
Looking for the best email service provider for authors? Discover and compare Mailerlite, Mailchimp, Convertkit, Author.email, and Author Letter, covering both free and premium options. Explore the features, costs, and best choices to optimize your email marketing strategy, whether you're a cash-strapped author or ready to invest. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPr

KDP Rolls Out Much-Needed NEW Feature | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2024)

Oct 08 2024 12 mins  
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out a new customer support tracking system. Dave Chesson steps down from the Kindlepreneur on YouTube, handing off the reins to author Zak Diamanti. And, a book pirating website owes $30 million in damages, but no one knows who to send the bill to. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLin

Draft2Digital Puts Foot Down on These Books | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 30, 2024)

Oct 01 2024 21 mins  
The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced the new Reverse ASIN research tool for Publisher Rocket, a game-changer for keyword research. Draft2Digital shared the results from a recent survey about AI licensing, plus they announced major plans to remove and block any summary books published through their platform. And, Miblart gives you all the details you need to know for increasing

Getting Book Reviews on Amazon | Author Review Swap Sites

Sep 30 2024 31 mins  
Curious about how to get book reviews on Amazon? Learn about Pubby.co, GetBooksReviewed.com, and Bookbite.co, where authors can read other authors' books to earn points for their own reviews. Explore the perks, costs, and safety of these author review swap sites to boost your Amazon book reviews. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Pubby - https://