The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

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. 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.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 Source: - Written Word Media: 2024 Indie Author Survey Results - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2024-indie-author-survey-results-insights-into-self-publishing-for-authors/ - KDP: Old KDP Reports will be removed on November 11, 2024 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Old-KDP-Reports-will-be-removed-on-November-11-2024?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum - KDP: Kindle Vella Announcement - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum - Hidden Gems Books: Analyzing the Ad Performance of AI-Generated Art - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/analyzing-ad-performance-ai-generated-art/ - IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/ - SiteGround: Master Email Marketing With Our 6-day Course - https://www.siteground.com/email-marketing-course?afcode=a51c3bc08615cb7ec8e2ce726fed6782 (affiliate link) - PublishDrive: Mastering EPUB Formatting - Avoiding Common Pitfalls - https://streamyard.com/watch/Paym2YXak3XG - StoryOrigin: Author Platform Mastery: Website, Social Media, Newsletter - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-yorjwqHdTr8ul3iIhuxJksCLYe4T8w#/registration - ProWritingAid: Horror Writers' Fest - https://prowritingaid.com/horror-fest/sign-up?afid=6615 (affiliate link) - GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (use GETTREAT20 for 20% off till Nov. 4, 2024) (affiliate link) - Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (use MIBLTREAT15 for 15% off till Nov. 4, 2024). (affiliate link) - Print Nation Digital Publishing: Unboxing & Little Free Library Distribution - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXCkkWHluK4Az0PEEmn60yMlCf5j9Wzks - Turning a Fiction Book Into a Comic Book Series | D.B. Goodin - https://www.youtube.com/live/W73PNM6_tl8?si=yzIJSgiV1YBWRFHn - DL Tillery: Advertising For Books & Networking For Authors Book Reviews - https://youtu.be/07K0uIgvJEk?si=qlIYXs46fyyJXjyJ - Dibbly Create - https://Dalelinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) - The Bookfest Book Award - https://www.thebookfest.com/award_entries/self-publishing-for-new-authors/ - Self-Publishing for New Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors - Non Fiction Extravaganza October Part 2 (Virtual Book Fair) - https://DaleLinks.com/VirtualFair - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 48 Hours (ARC access) - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam 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

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 (affiliate link) - The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) - Author's Guild - https://authorsguild.org/ - Independent Book Publishers Association - https://www.ibpa-online.org/ 🔴 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 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

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) 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 Sources: PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link). The 50% off sale is good through Nov. 4, 2024. Draft2Digital warns of holiday rush - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/ov131d3vf1d2b/web-version/eq3389j0wvdc4 Barnes & Noble Press warns of holiday rush - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/ Barnes & Noble Press Book Promotion Tool - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/projects/promote-book Apple Books: Holiday season delivery schedule - https://authors.apple.com An Author's Audiobook Journey: Going Wide with 30+ Titles - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfu-orjgvGdBCUqpitHLMr3jN_-EoVkb_#/registration Author's Survival Kit: Must-Have Tools for Marketing and Advertising Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-mrpz8qG9wIY_x1UOy8vKqDa4AEEuzw#/registration Creating a Compelling Author Website with Pauline Wiles: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-author-website/ Crafting Bestselling Books and Marketing Strategies with Dale L. Roberts // EP 137 - https://www.hustleinspireshustle.com/episode/crafting-bestselling-books-and-marketing-strategies-with-dale-l-roberts-ep-137 Readers View Podcast presents: "How to Write a Book in 48 Hours" by Dale L. Roberts - https://www.insidescooplive.com/e/how-to-write-a-book-in-48-hours-roberts/ Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/Networking How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam 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

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 - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link) Interview with Storiad Founder, Ramzi Hajj - https://youtu.be/nTF2qo55MNQ 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 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

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://wordpress.com/ Better Storiad - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link) StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link) MailerLite - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite (affiliate link) Best SiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGround (affiliate link) SquareSpace - https://www.squarespace.com/ 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 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