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  • The Ultimate Guide to Going Wide: How to Sell Your Books Beyond Amazon

    The Ultimate Guide to Going Wide: How to Sell Your Books Beyond Amazon
    2024/12/17

    Selling only on Amazon? You’re missing out. Learn how to “go wide” with other platforms, reach new audiences, and create a diversified income stream that makes your author business more stable and profitable.

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    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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    29 分
  • NEW! FREE Amazon Keyword Research Tool | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2024)

    NEW! FREE Amazon Keyword Research Tool | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2024)
    2024/12/17

    The audiobook direct sales platform, StoryFair is available to buy. IngramSpark sent out a service alert to account holders. And, Dibbly Create just launched a new keyword research tool for Amazon called KIP Scout. Find out more details in this week's self-publishing news.

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    Source:

    • StoryFair Audiobooks - https://storyfair.net/. Contact: storyfairllc@gmail.com.
    • IngramSpark - https://IngramSpark.com
    • Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/
    • Findaway Voices by Spotify - https://findawayvoices.com
    • KIP Scout - https://DaleLinks.com/Scout (affiliate link)
    • Miblart: Email Marketing for Authors: How to Build an Author Email List - https://miblart.com/blog/how-to-build-author-email-list/?ref=daleroberts5
    • Miblart: Advent Calendar - https://miblart.com/advent-calendar-sign-up/?ref=daleroberts5
    • Mastering Author Branding with Andrea Jo DeWerd: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-mastering-author-branding/

    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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  • Spotify for Authors, Audible on Amazon Music | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2024)

    Spotify for Authors, Audible on Amazon Music | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2024)
    2024/12/10
    Spotify announces their new program Spotify for Authors, but it's through publisher invite only. Audible audiobooks are now available on the streaming service for Amazon Music Unlimited. And, GetCovers reveals a report with over twenty solid tips for gathering more reviews on Amazon. 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/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/MyBooks Sources: Authors Guild Applauds Final Court Decision Affirming Internet Archive’s Book Scanning as Copyright Infringement - https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-applauds-final-court-decision-affirming-internet-archive-book-scanning-as-copyright-infringement/KDP: Kindle Vella Wind-Down - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_USLaterpress - https://Laterpress.comWhy Settle for 70% Royalties? Discover How to Earn 100% with Laterpress - https://www.youtube.com/live/wvGz9sUvcOs?si=7RROaa-Ey6__gGII ElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.io/Spotify Launches Spotify for Authors, a New Platform For Audiobook Authors & Publishers - https://authors.spotify.com/blog/spotify-for-authorsAmazon Music: Audiobooks from Audible are now included - https://www.amazon.com/music/i/audiobooksStreetlib: Produce Your Book with Streetlib - https://www.streetlib.com/book-services/ GetCovers: How to Get Reviews on Amazon: 20 Tips - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajU262q5PkmepZ8dGtacCRFCsvbso80A/viewMiblart Advent Calendar for Indie Authors - https://miblart.com/advent-calendar-sign-up/?ref=daleroberts5Dibbly Create: New Research Tools & Image Generator - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)Stark Reflections Podcast: Episode 391 – Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts - https://starkreflections.ca/2024/12/06/episode-391-networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts/Why Your Author Website Isn’t Selling Books with Pauline Wiles - https://www.youtube.com/live/VBOxM5Y7ys0?si=7_QzyX8LJpsfk0CrAuthortubers review Networking for Authors - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrC50nqY3OKDsPfW9VhlHjC_6t2nWoaCSelf-Publishing with Dale series on Amazon - https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubWithDale. Special pricing is good through Sunday, December 15. $2.99 for book 1, $4.99 for books 2-5.Authentic Book Reviews - https://getauthenticbookreviews.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 分
  • Write a Nonfiction Book in Just 24 Hours—Here's How

    Write a Nonfiction Book in Just 24 Hours—Here's How
    2024/12/10

    Think writing a book takes months? We’ll reveal a streamlined approach to writing a nonfiction book in just 24 hours. Discover the tools, tricks, and time-saving methods to make it possible.

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    • How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - https://DaleLinks.com/24HoursBook
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    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 分
  • Will This Trademark Ruin Your Publishing Biz? | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2024)

    Will This Trademark Ruin Your Publishing Biz? | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2024)
    2024/12/03

    Popular coloring book creator Coco Wyo is facing criticism over trademarking broad terms, but is it too soon to say if it's good or bad? Draft2Digital announced the 8th Annual End of Year Sale at Smashwords, so is it a good option for promoting your ebook? And, the dusts hasn't quite settled yet from Black Friday. Get more about that and more in the self-publishing news this week.

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    Source:

    • Coco Wyo’s Trademarks: Protect Your Colouring Books - https://youtu.be/3ID-kYMRmH0?si=mI01ztF9rfq_pWBC
    • Smashwords' 2024 End of Year Sale - https://draft2digital.com/smashwords-sale/ or https://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos
    • Spoken - https://www.spoken.press/
    • BLACK FRIDAY DEALS for Authors & Self-Publishers 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yB57FnddsD4?si=FFEo5-INRpEzy5m5
    • Authortunities: Scavenger Hunt! Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/scavenger-hunt-win-a-50-amazon-gift
    • Authors Guild: Indie vs. Trad: Pros & Cons of the Publishing Paths - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9XUr-mB9QGylO3uubKUgzw#/registration
    • Build a Profitable Author Brand Without Showing Your Face - https://www.youtube.com/live/dly2KDLjc6g?si=A9IFQDqpYtpo2geK
    • Why Settle for 70% Royalties? Discover How to Earn 100% with Laterpress - https://www.youtube.com/live/wvGz9sUvcOs?si=o5844YpWKZ88LA_I

    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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    17 分
  • The Secret to Building a Network of Influential Authors & Readers

    The Secret to Building a Network of Influential Authors & Readers
    2024/12/03

    Building the right connections can skyrocket your career. Find out how to network with other authors, grow an engaged reader base, and create opportunities you never knew existed—all without feeling pushy or awkward.

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    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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    24 分
  • Book Ads That Actually Work: Proven Strategies for Authors

    Book Ads That Actually Work: Proven Strategies for Authors
    2024/11/26

    Sick of burning money on ads that don’t convert? We’ll uncover ad strategies that actually drive book sales, from Amazon to Facebook and beyond. Learn how to create ads that grab readers' attention and bring real results.

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    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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    29 分
  • HUGE CHANGE in Amazon Community Guidelines & Reviews | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 25, 2024)

    HUGE CHANGE in Amazon Community Guidelines & Reviews | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 25, 2024)
    2024/11/26
    The Amazon Community Guidelines updated their policies about reviews and this affects some review service sites like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, Get Authentic Book Reviews, Book Bounty and more. Amazon Advertising rolled out two NEW features for account holders that can greatly improve book sales. And, self-publishing is on the rise, according to Publishers Weekly. 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/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/MyBooks Sources: Kindle Vella Announcement - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Vella-Announcement?language=en_USSelf-Publishing’s Output and Influence Continue to Grow - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96468-self-publishing-s-output-and-infuence-continue-to-grow.htmlThe Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)Book Bounty - https://book-bounty.com/Amazon Community: About Promotional Content - https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GDSRWWGGRA2JXSNZGet Book Reviews on Amazon Without Violating Guidelines | Authentic Book Reviews - https://youtube.com/live/w0KxkSf6CMsAuthentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.comAmazon Advertising - https://advertising.amazon.comDraft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)Barnes & Noble Press - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/Bookvault - https://bookvault.app. Use code BVDALE to waive your first three uploads. IngramSpark - https://IngramSpark.comEarn Even More with IngramSpark (Share & Sell) - https://www.ingramspark.com/share-sell-promotionPublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)PublishDrive: Holiday Content Deadlines and Instructions for 2024 - https://publishdrive.com/holiday-content-deadlines-and-instructions-for-2024.html PublishDrive: Print Books - PDF creation, margins, how to use built in PD tools, and key strategies in distribution - https://streamyard.com/watch/Shn2bxiDagWUPublishDrive: Introducing PublishDrive’s Cover Image Generator: Your Fast-Track to Stunning Ebook Covers - https://publishdrive.com/introducing-publishdrives-cover-image-generator.htmlPublishDrive: From Manuscript to Market: Your Fast-Track to Stunning Ebook Cover - https://streamyard.com/watch/uBY7XYXCmEYADibbly Create presents: Creator Q & A.I. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ39eNz8xkmj0x7ELhrZW8l3lU7DqzslPMore Reviews, More Readers: Hidden Gems’ Founder Reveals All - https://www.youtube.com/live/yjYRPrpmDuM?si=z9p8h88sL-nTc-TJ Black Friday Deal Alerts (affiliate links) Miblart (cover design) - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart. Use MIBL20BLACK for 20% off your next order. Good till December 1, 2024.GetCovers (cover design) - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers. Use BLACKDEALS for up to 30% off your next order. Good till December 1, 2024.Press Ranger (AppSumo LTD) - https://DaleLinks.com/PressRanger. Good till Nov. 26, 2024 at 9:00am EDT.DepositPhotos (AppSumo LTD) - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotosDeal. Good till Dec. 2, 2024.ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAidMailerLite - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLiteSiteGround - https://DaleLinks.com/SiteGroundBLACK FRIDAY DEALS for Authors & Self-Publishers 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/live/yB57FnddsD4?si=a2KuvifR2v6PzfIA 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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    29 分