Self-Publishing with Dale Dale L. Roberts

The Alliance of Independent Authors reported a recent impersonation scam. Dibbly Create rolls out new token rates for Content Writer. And, IngramSpark is offering 99-cent shipping options till June 15, 2024. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!
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ALLi - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) Alert: A Scammer is Impersonating the Alliance of Independent Authors - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/05/17/alert-a-scammer-is-impersonating-the-alliance-of-independent-authors/ IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com - Use code SHIP99 till June 15th. Dibbly Create - https://dalelinks.com/dibblycreate (affiliate link) Book Power: Maximize your Ad Spend With Power Up Media - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-CprjMpH9yaL77Z15pLEPgBQyvQVvSI#/registration My email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp  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

Are you looking for an alternative to Audiobook Creation Exchange or Findaway Voices? Would you like to publish your audiobooks through numerous retailers including Amazon, Audible, Spotify and more? Then, let's talk about the audiobook publishing business, Author's Republic, and discuss if it's worth it!
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- Dale L. Roberts

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out beta access to their virtual voice program for distribution in 2023; now it's published over 40,000 titles on Audible. Find out what the customers think and how it could possibly ruffle some feathers. Also, PublishDrive picked up another audiobook partner in Wehear. And, Audible is now recommending audiobooks based on your viewing history on Amazon Prime Video. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week.
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GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers  (affiliate link) Contract Critique: Dashtoon - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/05/10/contract-critique-dashtoon/ AI-Voiced Audiobooks Top 40,000 Titles on Audible - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-02/audible-s-test-of-ai-voiced-audiobooks-tops-40-000-titles Audible to test using Prime Video data for audiobook recommendations as Spotify competition heats up - https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/amazon-audible-to-test-using-prime-video-viewing-behavior-to-make-audiobook-recommendations/  Wehear: Reach Millions of Audiobook Listeners - https://publishdrive.com/wehear-audiobook-distribution.html PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link) The Hot Sheet April 2024 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2024/05/april-2024-bestseller-lists/ Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) Live Editing with Tom Bromley #3 | Reedsy Live - https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=a357d8aef9&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_htwan_live_editing_may_24&utm_medium=email How to Run an Effective Price Promotion with Clayton Noblit - https://streamyard.com/watch/YnPAsKE94Csj Dale's VIP Newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/signup  Credit:
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- Dale L. Roberts

Are you publishing your audiobook through ACX yet still looking for other alternatives? Would you like to know an alternate way to publish your audiobooks to Amazon and Audible? Then, discover how Findaway Voices by Spotify might be the ideal place to distribute your audio content for free. Find out if Findaway Voices is worth it in 2024!
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- Dale L. Roberts

Find out the latest trends in publishing for ebooks and print books. Also, traditional publishing house, HarperCollins partnered with Elevenlabs to produce digitally narrated audiobooks. And, Spotify rolled out a feature for pre-orders that more authors are going to love. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.
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Findaway Voices by Spotify - https://findawayvoices.com Never Miss a New Release With Countdown Pages for Audiobooks - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-05-06/never-miss-a-new-release-with-countdown-pages-for-audiobooks/ Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/  GetFast - https://getfast.com/indieauthors/. Use coupon code GET20 for 20% off till May 10, 2024. Amazon Ads - https://advertising.amazon.com/ ACX - https://www.acx.com Japanese Manga Publishers Win Big in Piracy Lawsuit - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-manga-publishers/ HarperCollins Publishers and ElevenLabs to Bring More Stories to Life Through Audio - https://elevenlabs.io/blog/harpercollins-publishers/ The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads For Authors - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/facebook-for-authors-how-to-create-facebook-ads/  Unlock Easy-Mode for Story Craft: A Workshop With Plottr - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeirqT4rEtYpjpvJBYEUjAwnu9omqXjh#/registration  Credit:
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- Dale L. Roberts

Are you planning to publish audiobooks? Have you been looking into Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX)? This company owned by Amazon provides the most direct route to Audible, but at what cost? Is publishing on ACX worth it? Find out the pros and cons of the most popular business in audiobook publishing.
ACX - https://www.acx.com   ACX Audio Lab - https://www.acx.com/audiolab  Audiblegate - https://audiblegate.com ALLi's Watchdog List - https://DaleLinks.com/Watchdog Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 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 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