The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast
Kanavan tiedot
The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast
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!
Viimeisimmät jaksot
113 jaksoa
You Might Not Get Paid in AI Settlements | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026)
This week's self-publishing news covers why some authors get paid while others do not, including how rights reversion can affect payouts tied to AI se...
Draft2Digital Raises Print Costs for 2026 | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026)
Draft2Digital has confirmed a print cost increase starting February 1, 2026, following similar changes across the print industry. IngramSpark confirms...
KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)
Kindle Direct Publishing announced two major updates that authors need to understand. Changes to digital rights management are raising questions, whil...
Amazon's New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)
Amazon quietly rolled out a new Kindle feature that places AI directly inside books, raising questions authors should understand. This week's Self-Pub...
IngramSpark Raises Costs Again | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)
IngramSpark announced new pricing and a higher market access fee that affects every author using their platform. Draft2Digital revealed a major shift...
Baker & Taylor Shift That Could Hurt Your Reach | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025)
Holiday cutoffs, platform updates, and a major distribution move are shaping the publishing world this week. One company picked up a key piece of a sy...
The Best Author Deals of Black Friday 2025
Black Friday brings the biggest savings of the year for authors, and I rounded up the deals you will not want to miss. From writing tools to book prom...
Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025)
Draft2Digital made another move this week, and it has authors talking. Also, find out about the latest shift in their distribution landscape along wit...
KDP Drops a Feature NOBODY Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)
Amazon rolled out a new KDP feature that could change how authors reach global readers. This roundup walks through what happened and why it matters wi...
Amazon’s NEW Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)
Big changes are hitting the publishing world. Amazon's new algorithm is shaking up book rankings, libraries are adjusting after Baker & Taylor's colla...
My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)
My YouTube podcast channel was deleted without warning, leaving me searching for answers. Meanwhile, Baker & Taylor faces closure, PublishDrive partne...
KDP Expands Global Reach and Opens New Ad Options | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2025)
KDP just expanded its print distribution to new global markets, giving authors more reach than ever before. Meanwhile, Amazon Ads opened up Sponsored...
Spotify Launches BookTok Hub for Audiobooks | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 23, 2025)
Spotify and TikTok are teaming up to change how readers discover audiobooks, but that's just the beginning. In this week's self-publishing news, Draft...
KDP Select Glitch? Page Reads Drop to Zero | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2025)
Worried about your KDP Select reads dropping to zero? Some authors are reporting strange behavior inside Kindle Unlimited, while a major AI lawsuit in...
UPDATE: KDP Quietly Confirms MAJOR Change | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 2, 2025)
KDP has quietly confirmed a huge change to the Select program, and we've got the update. Plus, big audiobook news from ElevenLabs, a lifetime discount...
KDP’s Hidden Update Just Changed the Game | Self Publishing News Sept 2, 2025
Self-publishing just took a few sharp turns, and indie authors need to keep up. From changes to distribution programs to new tools and publishing feat...
YouTube for Authors: How to Sell More Books with Video
In this interview with Sylvia Hubbard, I dive into why YouTube is one of the most powerful tools for authors today. We explore how indie authors can g...
Amazon, AI, and Audiobook Chaos | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2025)
Authors are buzzing over a new discovery in Audible's terms—and it could mean major changes to royalties and transparency. From audiobooks and AI tool...
The Ugly Truth About Publishing Nobody Tells Authors
In this episode, Dale L. Roberts breaks down the complex world of publishing for authors, from distribution systems and accessibility to the differenc...
Audible’s New Royalty Model Screws Authors | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 18, 2025)
In this week's self-publishing news, we cover Audible's controversial new royalty system that leaves authors earning pennies on the dollar, Amazon's b...
From Idea to Manuscript: Dale Roberts' 24 Hour Writing Challenge
Join Sylvia Hubbard for the fourth installment in her interview series with Dale Roberts, diving into his book How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Ho...
New KDP Rule Affects Your eBooks | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 11, 2025)
Your KDP dashboard just got a quiet update—and if you breeze past it, your ebook might lose out on visibility. In this week's Self-Publishing News, we...
Authors Who Win Know This One Trick: Networking
Most authors think writing a great book is enough, but if no one knows you exist, how will they find it? The authors who succeed understand the power...
Nigerian Prince Returns… and He Wants to Market Your Book | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 5, 2025)
Scammers are back with a new scheme that targets indie authors using the old Nigerian prince angle—except now, they want to market your book. Meanwhil...
Email Marketing for Authors: Get More Readers Fast! | AuthorLetter
Want to grow your reader base and sell more books? Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools for authors but are you using it the right way? J...
[BREAKING] Amazon KDP Just Changed Its Keyword Rules | Self-Publishing News (July 28, 2025)
Amazon KDP just rolled out a new look for the dashboard—and that's not all. They've also updated their keyword rules, and Kindlepreneur breaks it all...
Avoid These Editing Fails with Jeanne De Vita
Before you send your manuscript to an editor, there's work to be done. In this episode, I sit down with Jeannie De Vita—writing instructor at UCLA Ext...
Ingram Waives Print Fee via PublishDrive | Self-Publishing News (July 21, 2025)
Major updates this week in the publishing world: one major distributor is waiving its print market access fee for the next 12 months, while others are...
The Best Kept Secrets in Book Marketing (2025) | Angela Yuriko Smith
Tired of book marketing advice that doesn't work in the real world? Angela Yuriko Smith—author, president of the Horror Writers Association, and creat...
Radish Ends, Booktrovert Begins: Big Publishing Moves
Radish Fiction is officially shutting down by December 2025. NetGalley just launched a consumer-facing discovery site called Booktrovert. And ACX is t...
How to Scale Your Author Business (Without Burnout) | Jonny Andrews
Tired of trying to do everything as an author? Jonny Andrews joins me to break down how to grow your author business without the stress. We're talking...
What a Judge Just Said About AI & Copyright | Self-Publishing News (July 7, 2025)
Major news just dropped in the world of AI and copyright, and authors need to pay attention. A federal judge made a surprising ruling about how AI mod...
Mastering Amazon Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Indie Authors
Struggling to make Amazon Ads work for your books? In this exclusive interview, Dale L. Roberts sits down with Sylvia Hubbard to unpack the biggest ch...
How an Indie Author Won 50+ Book Awards on a Budget | Ross Brand of Livestream Universe
Think book awards are only for big-budget authors? Think again. In this episode, I'm joined by indie author Ross Brand, who's won over 50 book awards...
Major Shakeup in Author Platforms: What You Need to Know | Self-Publishing News (June 16, 2025)
A major shift in the book world is brewing as Everand acquires Fable, signaling a new direction for online book clubs and author-reader engagement. Me...
What Successful Authors Do Differently in 2025 | Emma Boyer of Written Word Media
If your book promotions aren't working, it might be time to level up. Emma Boyer of Written Word Media returns to reveal what top authors are doing di...
BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Kills Hourly Rank Updates | Self-Publishing News (June 9, 2025)
Amazon just made a major update that could reshape how your books perform on the platform. In this news segment, we break down what's happening, how i...
Fix Your Story’s Structure with These 5 Key Scenes | Kristina Stanley of Fictionary
Struggling to structure your novel? Learn how five key scenes can shape your story's success. Kristina Stanley, founder of Fictionary and the School f...
Urgent: Publisher Rocket Ends Lifetime Deal | Self-Publishing News (June 2, 2025)
Big changes are coming fast for indie authors. KDP is slashing royalties for print books under $9.99 starting next week. Meanwhile, Publisher Rocket i...
How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards
Think book awards are just about luck or deep pockets? Think again. In this interview, I sit down with Steven Seril, indie author and founder of the O...