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 grow an audience, increase visibility, and sell more books without being a full-time content creator. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your brand, this conversation is full of practical tips to help you get more from your video content. If you’ve ever wondered how YouTube fits into your author business, this one’s for you.

• Sylvia Hubbard - https://sylviahubbard.com
• YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook
• MorningFame - https://DaleLinks.com/MorningFame (referral link)
• TubeBuddy - https://DaleLinks.com/TubeBuddy (affiliate link)
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- Dale L. Roberts​

In this episode, Dale L. Roberts breaks down the complex world of publishing for authors, from distribution systems and accessibility to the differences between hybrid and vanity publishing. Learn how perma-free books can be used as an effective marketing strategy, why returns matter, and what it takes to succeed when going wide. Whether you’re new to publishing or an experienced indie author, this conversation delivers practical insights to help you avoid scams, maximize reach, and make smarter publishing decisions.

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- Dale L. Roberts

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 broken AI book summaries, and a major class action lawsuit against Anthropic over pirated training data. We also spotlight new free author courses from CraveBooks, sales from ProWritingAid and MailerLite, and ALLi’s latest contest for indie writers. Plus, Author Nation 2025 is coming fast with sessions from James Patterson, Andrew Davis, and more. Stay informed on the biggest changes shaping the future of publishing, and make sure you don’t get left behind.

*** TO BE VERY CLEAR, THE AUDIBLE ROYALTY STRUCTURE IS STILL IN BETA AND NOT OFFICIALLY ROLLED OUT TO ALL AUTHORS. ***

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Sources:

• Daniel Greene - Audible Is Broken - https://youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?si=kFIw2kvQXcAqtkyS
• Convince Audible to revise it's New Royalty Model - https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-model
• Amazon displaying AI summaries that are inaccurate (anecdotal)
• Writer Beware: Bartz v Anthropic: Find Out if You May Be Part of This Class Action - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/15/bartz-v-anthropic-find-out-if-you-may-be-part-of-this-class-action/
• ProWritingAid (limited time offer) - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)
• ProWritingAid Community - https://community.prowritingaid.com/
• MailerLite (limited time offer) - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite (affiliate link)
• CraveBooks: Master The Art Of Book Promos - https://cravebooks.com/courses/promotion-readiness-course
• CraveBooks: Master Your Author Newsletter - https://cravebooks.com/courses/author-newsletter
• ALLi presents: Free “Write Your Why” Competition - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference-2025/write-your-why/

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- Dale L. Roberts

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 Hours. Discover the proven techniques Dale uses to conquer writer’s block, maintain focus with the Pomodoro method, and stay accountable from idea to finished manuscript. Packed with fast writing strategies and practical tips, this episode is perfect for authors who want to write more efficiently without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into a completed nonfiction book in record time.

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- Dale L. Roberts

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 break down what Amazon added, why it matters, and how it ties into a much bigger conversation around accessibility. Plus, we cover new promo tools, AI changes, and a warning about scammers targeting indie authors. It's a busy week, and you don’t want to miss what’s shifting under your feet.

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Sources:

• How to See Another Book’s Keywords in Amazon - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-see-another-books-keywords/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
• Reach 45,000+ New Readers with BookDoggy - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/press-release-written-word-media-partners-with-bookdoggy-to-expand-author-reach/
• ALLi News Podcast: Anthropic Lawsuit Advances, Senate Grills Tech on AI Use, Kindle Colorsoft Gets Update - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-anthropic-lawsuit/
• KDP: Accessibility for eBooks - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GBPE3QVZ2J3HLQ4B?mc_cid=0c2de47626&mc_eid=433332c881
• Digital Accessibility: The Right Thing, The Smart Thing, The Required Thing - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zNsXzo2TTjmK5xD0a6zP1w?_ics=1753722149922&irclickid=~4-dhmkhb736-ahgnlmuAqhia51UV0RHNLEADEuvnld861XUMFAxn&_gl=1*1f0r9qg*_gcl_au*NzMwMjczNTY0LjE3NTIwODY2NjY.*_ga*NjY4OTcyMDQuMTc0NDIzMDkzOA..*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTM3MjIwNDAkbzI0JGcxJHQxNzUzNzIyMTQ5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..&mc_cid=0c2de47626&mc_eid=433332c881#/registration
• Create personal illustrated storybooks in the Gemini app. - Storiad - https://DaleLinks.com/Storiad (affiliate link) - use code DALE50 to get 50% off Storiad Pro.
• Author Nation seeking volunteers - https://form.smartsuite.com/so8pqexh/D9a8mbe9ZM?kuid=64cf94e2-3c33-4be6-81ed-cf16b78d7ff4-1754943998&lid=31108&kref=nrBqRWv4lEXc
• Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) - I'll be speaking, emceeing, and hosting video interviews.

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- Dale L. Roberts

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 of relationships. In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and founder of Motown Writers Network, Sylvia Hubbard, to talk about how real success comes from connection. We’ll unpack what networking really means, how to do it without feeling fake, and why collaboration always beats competition.

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• Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NetworkingBook
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- Dale L. Roberts

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. Meanwhile, Bookshop.org is showing major growth with $1 million in ebook sales, but most authors still don’t know what it is or how to access it. And Findaway Voices is officially gone, with INAudio taking the reins. What does that mean for your audiobooks? Let’s break it all down in this week’s publishing news update

• Bookshop.org Reports 65% Growth, E-books Add $1 Million in Sales - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/98300-bookshop-org-reports-65-growth-e-books-add-1-million-in-sales.html
• Return of the Nigerian Prince: A New Twist on Book Marketing Scams - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/
• Introducing Voices by INaudio - https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/article/introducing-voices-by-inaudio
• BKLNK Site Up for Sale - https://www.bklnk.com/contact.php
• Spoken - https://spoken.press
• ProseWrite - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)
• Written Word Pod - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwLRSmSbsmlms6EVDGMsso0SDkjA0MnB
• ALLi: How Indie Authors Build Loyal Readers with Dale L. Roberts and J. Kevin Tumlinson - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-loyal-readers/
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- Dale L. Roberts