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The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

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 Economics
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  • My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)

    My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)
    Oct 14 2025

    My YouTube podcast channel was deleted without warning, leaving me searching for answers. Meanwhile, Baker & Taylor faces closure, PublishDrive partners with ElevenReader for AI audiobooks, and Bookvault unveils new Spot UV and foil upgrades. BookBaby highlights proven ad strategies that drive real sales, and Spoken earns ALLi’s highest rating for author trust. It’s a week packed with big shifts, bold moves, and major updates for indie authors in this week’s Self-Publishing News.

    • Self-Publishing News October 13, 2025 - The Final 3 Kickstarter Campaign - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
    • LIVE: Game-Changing Author Strategies Revealed - https://youtube.com/live/C122wCbad-U
    • My YouTube Podcast Channel - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast
    • Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.html
    • PublishDrive Partners with ElevenReader for Instant Audiobook Creation - https://publishdrive.com/publishdrive-partners-with-elevenreader-for-instant-audiobook-creation.html
    • PublishDrive: Book Marketing that Works Insights from Dale L Roberts - https://youtu.be/wos5AoL5jpk?si=_8KM8622A4fPkETF
    • Bookvault Bespoke - https://bookvault.app/bookvaultbespoke-product-examples/
    • Booklinker - https://booklinker.com
    • BookBaby: Examples of Book Advertising That Drive Sales - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/book-advertising-examples
    • Spoken: V1.04 Release Notes: New Upgrades! - https://spoken.press - ALLi Watchdog List - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi
    • ALLi: SelfPubCon 2025 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference-2025/
    • StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration
    • Michell Buck Books: Building an Author Platform with Dale L. Roberts - https://open.substack.com/live-stream/66104?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsell
    • Miblart: Book Marketing Strategies 2026 - https://miblart.com/book-marketing-webinars/
    • Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
    • Author Nation: MEET UPS AND OUTSIDE EVENTS - https://www.authornation.live/2025-meetups

    • 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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    16 mins
  • Amazon’s NEW Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)

    Amazon’s NEW Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)
    Oct 22 2025
    Big changes are hitting the publishing world. Amazon’s new algorithm is shaking up book rankings, libraries are adjusting after Baker & Taylor’s collapse, and Spotify’s audiobook listeners just jumped 36%. I’ll also cover new scams every author should know about, a wild mayo-scented book promotion, and how you can shape the future of indie publishing through this year’s Written Word Media survey. Tune in for all the latest updates. LAST CALL: The Final 3 Kickstarter - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ The Hidden Rules of Amazon: A Smart Guide for Self-Publishing Authors - https://wiki.authornation.live/The-Hidden-Rules-of-Amazon-A-Smart-Guide-for-Self-Publishing-Authors-217762f8793a806b9109d5858e911e36 Massive Amazon Algorithm Changes - https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/ Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/98808-libraries-look-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-baker-taylor.html Spotify’s Audiobook Listeners Grew 36% in Second Year of Service - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/spotify-s-audiobook-listeners-grew-36-in-second-year-of-service Writer Beware: Army of Bots: Deeper Into the Vortex of Nigerian Marketing Scams - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/10/20/army-of-bots-deeper-into-the-vortex-of-nigerian-marketing-scams/ Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com The Guardian: A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/10/books-marketing-tiktok-publishing Written Word Media: 2025 Author Survey - https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey25 Apple Books for Authors: Holiday season delivery schedule. - https://authors.apple.com CraveBooks - https://DaleLinks.com/CraveBooks (affiliate link)Kindlepreneur: Authorpreneur Academy - https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/ StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro (register for the replay) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration Miblart: Book Marketing Trends 2026 | What Every Indie Author Should Know - https://www.youtube.com/live/QGTfiBW0DfM?si=Ym2nn7NGrJiOVeJhSubscribe 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. 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 mins
  • KDP Expands Global Reach and Opens New Ad Options | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2025)

    KDP Expands Global Reach and Opens New Ad Options | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2025)
    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 Brands access for every author, even if you only have one book. There’s also plenty happening around the publishing world, from major events to author opportunities you won’t want to miss. Tune in for the latest industry updates, insights, and surprises in this week’s Self-Publishing News. The Final 3: Your Publishing Playbook, Rewritten (Kickstarter) - https://DaleLinks.com/KickstarterMK Williams - https://1mkwilliams.com/KDP Forum: Distribute your print books in the Republic of Ireland and Belgium marketplaces - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Distribute-your-print-books-in-the-Republic-of-Ireland-and-Belgium-marketplaces?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20ForumBook Bounty: 🎉October 2025 News & Updates🎉 - https://help.book-bounty.com/en/articles/12522323-october-2025-news-updatesAmazon Ads: Sponsored Brands: Now available for Single-Book Authors - https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/whats-new/sponsored-brand-now-available-for-single-book-authorsDraft2Digital (Update) - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/wr040gggs2d02Publishers Weekly: ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/98713-readerlink-b-t-call-off-deal.htmlWriter Beware: Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement: An Update for Authors - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/26/bartz-v-anthropic-settlement-an-update-for-authors/Authors Guild: Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - https://authorsguild.org/event/anthropic-settlement-what-authors-should-know/Anthropic Works List Lookup - https://secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookupBookvault (Update) – https://bookvault.appAuthor Nation – https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)Author Media: How to Boost Sales With Permafree Books - https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-sales-with-permafree-books/All Call Indie: Self-Publishing with Dale: An ACI Community Spotlight - https://allcallindie.substack.com/p/self-publishing-with-dale-an-aciUnlocking TikTok—the Slideshow Strategy for Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/slideshow-strategy/October 2025: Choosing the Right Publishing Pathway for Your Book or Project - https://twinflamesstudios.com/pathway/Book Marketing Strategies 2026 - https://miblart.com/book-marketing-webinars/ Other links: 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. 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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    16 mins
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