The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

By: Dale L. Roberts
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  • The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast is devoted to teaching you relevant and up-to-date information in the world of self-publishing. Subscribe today!
    Copyright 2024 Self-Publishing with Dale
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  • Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke

    Book Promotion Myths That Keep You Broke
    Apr 22 2025

    Think you need expensive ads or a huge following to sell books? Think again! This episode busts common book marketing myths, exposes money-wasting tactics, and reveals what actually gets results. Stop making these mistakes and start selling more books today!

    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Promotional Strategies for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/PromoBook
    • My List of Book Promo Lists - https://DaleLinks.com/BookPromos
    • 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
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    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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    19 mins
  • Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)

    Audiobooks Just Got Bigger—Here’s Why | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 21, 2025)
    Apr 22 2025

    Scammers are targeting authors, a major audiobook platform is expanding into new countries, and a new tool promises to simplify website building for indie writers. Plus, I uncovered a lesser-known audiobook distribution option you’ll want to keep your eye on. All that and more in this week’s self-publishing news roundup—don’t miss it.

    • 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
    • Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.

    Sources:

    • If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam - https://youtu.be/V_ied17gNNE?si=Bo7VopHf3nBjp6zk
    • Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-04-15/spotify-expands-its-audiobooks-offering-to-listeners-in-germany-austria-switzerland-and-liechtenstein/
    • IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors - https://www.ingramspark.com/easy-author-websites-in-minutes-a-special-offer?e
    • AMPlify Audiobooks - https://proaudiovoices.com/amplify-audiobook-distribution/
    • StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lwVxieXsTvqjDQNpm1VWyw#/registration
    • Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QSdnfY2uR0is1BUfku_tHw#/registration
    • AppSumo presents DepositPhotos - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotos (affiliate link)
    • The Secrets of Successful Author Branding w/ Bryan Cohen - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-successful-author-branding/
    • Author Nation tickets - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
    • Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video - https://youtu.be/IKvs3InhTMo?si=ybPP8WITDJvX4wB6

    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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    18 mins
  • SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)

    SEO Is Dead Thanks to Amazon’s AI | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 14, 2025)
    Apr 15 2025
    Amazon is rolling out multiple AI-powered features, from recap generators on Kindle to Rufus, their new conversational shopping tool. Plus, they’ve launched a generative AI tool for sellers and announced a new reading sample update for eBook pre-orders. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft are heating up, and Spotify is now accepting audiobook submissions. Get the latest on how AI is disrupting publishing and what it means for indie authors. 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/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/MyBooksWanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. News Sources: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon?language=en_USFinding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert (paid subscription required) - https://janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegertAmazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-sellers-generative-ai-tool Amazon announces Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-rufus?mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series - https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/amazon-kindles-new-feature-uses-ai-to-generate-recaps-for-books-in-a-series/Submit to Spotify Audiobooks Publishing - https://sites.google.com/spotify.com/short-form-audiobooks/make-a-submissionCopyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft consolidated in New York court - https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/INREOpenAIIncCopyrightInfringementLitigationDocketNo3143USJPMLDec/3?doc_id=X10L562HT9O9VHRKA8D1VE5I4TK&mc_cid=731c56011d&mc_eid=433332c881$5 billion class action suit over Apple's ebook licensing is based on false premises - https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/02/5-billion-class-action-suit-over-apples-ebook-licensing-is-based-on-false-premisesProWritingAid Online Beta Reader - https://dalelinks.com/betareader (affiliate link)Spoken Beta V0.8.6a: Personal Voice and Emotional Cueing - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/v086a-release-notes-482025-personal-voice-and-emotional-cueing Manuscript Report - https://dalelinks.com/manuscriptreport (affiliate link)Audiobook Creation Key Concepts Mini Course - https://www.fleischmannmedia.com/audiobook-creation-key-concepts-free-mini-course Author Nation 2025 Speaker Announcement Webinar - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NaVOwm-_TeOzDd5nQCUIuw?kuid=6ccf76e9-1bd6-49ba-9ba3-af46294ada6b-1744145713&lid=31108&kref=lniru4bBV7rK#/registrationSpace and Time Spring/Summer #148 - https://dalelinks.com/spaceandtime148 (affiliate link) Credit: The Bottom Line by Jane Friedman - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/Laterpress - https://www.laterpress.com/Miblart - https://miblart.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 mins
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