The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

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Kindle Vella Is Officially Gone | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 3, 2025)

Mar 04 2025 16 mins  
Amazon officially closed down Kindle Vella this past week. Smashwords is running their annual Read an Ebook Week, find out how this is an incredible promotional opportunity. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson just rolled out updates for his Book Description Generator. Barnes & Noble Press shared details about their partnership with the audiobook platform Author's Republic. ProWritingAi

The 80/20 Rule for Authors: How to Focus on What Sells

Mar 03 2025 27 mins  
Are you wasting time on things that don’t move the needle? Discover the 80/20 rule for book marketing, how to focus only on what works, and cut out time-wasting tasks that don’t lead to sales. If you want smarter strategies that save time and bring results, don’t miss this! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing

You No Longer Own Your Kindle Books? Here’s Why! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 24, 2025)

Feb 25 2025 21 mins  
Amazon is removing the ability to download and backup Kindle ebooks. And on the same day they roll out that change, Amazon will be closing down Kindle Vella. IngramSpark has a few marketing opportunities this month, as well as a giveaway for five free books. Findaway Voices by Spotify announced an agreement to distribute digitally-narrated audiobooks by Elevenlabs. And so much more

Book Marketing for Broke Authors: What Actually Works?

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
No budget? No problem! You don’t need a big advertising spend to market your book effectively. Learn free and low-cost book marketing strategies that actually work, how to sell more books with minimal effort, and where to focus your time for maximum impact. If you’re an indie author on a budget, this episode is a must! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affil

BIG NEWS: Bookvault Announces MAJOR Update! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 7, 2025)

Feb 18 2025 13 mins  
Bookvault made a major announcement about box sets and slip cases for authors. The self-publishing company PublishDrive will be down for scheduled maintenance. Smashwords is having their annual Read an Ebook Week in March. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson updated his article about direct sales for authors and the stats are pretty surprising (in a good way)! Laterpress leaked some ins

Why Your Book Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)

Feb 17 2025 23 mins  
Struggling with low book sales? Discover the common mistakes that could be killing your book’s visibility and how to fix them fast. Learn how to analyze your sales data, improve your marketing strategy, and get your book in front of the right readers. If you're tired of hearing crickets, this is the episode for you! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate

Scam that Protects Authors from Scams?! | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 10, 2025)

Feb 11 2025 19 mins  
Writer Beware discovered a new company that is so supposed to protect authors from scams, but some things are not quite right. Amazon is offering refunds on unused Kindle Vella tokens in March. KDP upgraded their virtual voice software. And, the US Copyright Office released the second part of a report on registering a copyright of a publication created by AI. All that and more in t

Email Marketing That Sells Books: Build a List of Raving Fans

Feb 10 2025 26 mins  
Email is still one of the best ways to sell books. Discover how to grow an email list, engage your readers, and create emails that actually convert into book sales. Perfect for authors ready to build a loyal fanbase. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to my email newsletter to be notified about advance access coming in Spring 2025 - http

BREAKING: IngramSpark Changes Pricing & Fees | Self-Publishing News (Feb. 3, 2025)

Feb 04 2025 20 mins  
IngramSpark announced changes in print book pricing and an increase in their market access fee. Circana Bookscan shared stats on book sales in 2024 and it's looking things are improving. And, Overdrive announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for digital lending. All that and more in the self-publishing news for Feb. 3, 2025. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardP

Get 5-Star Book Reviews Faster with These Expert Tips

Feb 03 2025 33 mins  
Struggling to get reviews? We’ll reveal effective strategies for getting real, honest reviews quickly and consistently. Learn how to boost your credibility and social proof, making your book more appealing to new readers. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Reviews for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/ReviewsBook The Book Reviewer Yellow Pages - htt