• Book Ads That Actually Work: Proven Strategies for Authors
    Nov 26 2024

    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.

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
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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 mins
  • HUGE CHANGE in Amazon Community Guidelines & Reviews | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 25, 2024)
    Nov 26 2024
    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 mins
  • IngramSpark Waives Fees for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 18, 2024)
    Nov 19 2024

    IngramSpark announced they're temporarily waiving all surcharge fees for their Share & Sell program. Black Friday deals are rolling out for AppSumo, DepositPhotos, ProWritingAid, and more. And the third book in my Self-Publishing with Dale series got a book award. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Advanced Self-Publishing for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdvancedAuthors
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    Sources:

    • Earn Even More with IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/share-sell-promotion
    • ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid
    • DepositPhotos on AppSumo - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotosDeal
    • The Audiobook Narrator - https://books2read.com/The-Audiobook-Narrator
    • Book Brush: Helping Hands, Happy Authors: How to Team Up with a Virtual Assistant - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdeyvrjMqEtYjXyqz9aKPXG3bEmXWgG5o#/registration
    • Get More Reviews, Fast: Booksprout’s Proven Method for Authors - https://youtube.com/live/RmIumHTsS5I?feature=share
    • Unlock the Secrets of Author Branding with Todd Fahnestock - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/todd-fahnestock/
    • 2024 Goody Business Book Awards - https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/new-2024-goody-business-book-awards/
    • Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook
    • How To Write a NonFiction Book in 24 hours Book Review| D.L. Tillery - https://youtu.be/S4kvSldcUh4?si=_VXxIlfew6OvURSl
    • How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours - https://DaleLinks.com/24HoursBook

    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
  • Advanced Self-Publishing Secrets the Pros Aren't Telling You
    Nov 19 2024

    Ready to level up? This deep dive reveals insider strategies that top authors use to increase sales, grow their readership, and sustain long-term success. Get the advanced tips that could change your self-publishing journey forever.

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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 mins
  • NEW: Amazon Ads for KDP x Generative AI | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2024)
    Nov 12 2024

    Amazon Advertising rolled out a new generative AI feature for your book ads. The Association of American Publishers recently revealed that publishing sales are up in August. And, PublishDrive shares the holiday publishing schedule for audiobooks. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

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    • 📚 My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks

    Sources:

    • - AAP StatShot: US Publishing Industry Up 8.5 Percent in August - https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/10/aap-statshot-us-publishing-industry-up-8-5-percent-in-august/
    • - Amazon Ads: How to use AI to generate images - https://advertising.amazon.com/library/guides/how-to-use-ai-image-generators
    • - PublishDrive: Submit Your Audiobooks ASAP for Audible’s Holiday Deadline - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)
    • - Miblart: Early Black Friday Deals - https://miblart.com/early-black-friday-deals/?ref=daleroberts5
    • - Getpremades Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/getpremades/
    • - Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
    • - Dibbly - https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly (affiliate link). Use code PRIORITYBFCM15 for 15% off your next order (good through Dec. 2, 2024).
    • - Authors Guild: Tackling Your Finances: What Authors Actually Need to Know - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aH-5NqmkRmuhED-msijMKg#/registration
    • - Editing a Book Written in Just One Day? My Mentor Tells All - https://youtube.com/live/YDSM_KbxD7Y?feature=share
    • - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours (PREORDER) - https://dalelinks.com/24hoursbook
    • - How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours (advance 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

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    12 mins
  • Is Self-Publishing Still Worth It in 2024? What Every New Author Needs to Know
    Nov 12 2024

    The world of self-publishing is changing fast. This episode breaks down what’s working in 2024 and what’s not, so new authors can make informed choices, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize their publishing potential right from the start.

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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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    20 mins
  • Kindle Vella Ending, Where Do Authors Go? | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 4, 2024)
    Nov 5 2024

    Kindle Vella announced they're closing things down in 2025, so where do authors go? Laterpress has your answer. Also, Authors Guild wants your signature on a petition that could have a major impact on how you're compensated for training AI. And, PublishDrive just acquired a new audiobook distribution partner in Odilo. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

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    Sources:

    • Sign the Statement on AI Training - https://authorsguild.org/news/sign-the-statement-on-ai-training/
    • PublishDrive x Odilo - https://publishdrive.com/publish-to-odilo.html
    • Booksprout: Don’t Just Survive 1-Star Book Reviews, Use Them - https://booksprout.co/fivestar/the-reviews/dont-just-survive-1-star-book-reviews-use-them-a-guide-for-authors/
    • Kindle Vella is Shutting Down. Looking for a New Serial Fiction Home? Consider Laterpress. - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/kindle-vella-sunset
    • Miblart Black Friday Early Access - https://miblart.com/early-black-friday-deals/?ref=daleroberts5 (affiliate link). Use code DALE10 for 10% off your next order.
    • Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
    • Facebook Ads for Authors: A Roadmap to Book Sales - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufumgpjgtHNaV28DWqfNb9fu-8pp4HULW#/registration
    • Authortunities Expo 2024 - https://authortunitieshub.com
    • Networking for Authors by Dale L. Roberts — Book Review - https://sk-alexander.com/for-authorpreneurs/networking-authors-review.html
    • 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

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    15 mins
  • 10 Best Podcasts for Authors
    Nov 5 2024

    Looking for the best podcasts to boost your writing skills in 2024? Curious about where authors get top-notch publishing advice? Tune in as we reveal the 10 must-listen podcasts for writers!

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    Podcasts Mentioned:

    • - The Indy Author Podcast - https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html
    • - Sell More Books Show - https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/
    • - Brave New Bookshelf - https://bravenewbookshelf.com/
    • - Self-Publishing with ALLi - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast/
    • - Indie Writers Club - https://www.indiewritersclub.com/
    • - The Creative Penn Podcast for Authors - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-authors/
    • - Self-Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/
    • - Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - https://starkreflections.ca/
    • - Publish & Prosper - https://www.publishprosperpodcast.com/
    • - Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast/
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    • 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

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    22 mins