Learn how to publish books that sell and build an unstoppable author brand. 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!
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Shaun Loftus Explores The Book Whisperer's Tailored Publishing Support and the ‘Unconference’ in Florence: Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy
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In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy interviews Shaun Loftus, founder of The Book Whisperer, which offers complete publishing services for indie authors. Shaun shares her journey from a tech-savvy marketing director to a leader in indie publishing, emphasizing the educational approac…
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Spotify Premium Price Increase & Expansion | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 15, 2024)
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Spotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Sel…
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SPS-422: The Audio Explosion with James Blatch and Victoria Gerken from Podium Audio.
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Join James and Victoria Gerken from Podium Audio as they discuss how audio is exploding the world of publishing and providing authors with another income streamעל ידי Learn Self Publishing
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SPS 247 How To Format A Book + Atticus Overview & Deep Dive with Dave Chesson
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Ever feel like the process of getting your book from concept to print is mired in a swamp of software and formatting woes? Enter Dave Chesson, the genius behind Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, who joins us to share the inner workings of Atticus, his latest innovation aimed at streamlining the author's journey. Imagine a world where writing, edi…
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An award-winning writer and former newspaper reporter, Elizabeth Andre currently writes cozy paranormal mystery, science fiction, young adult and lesbian romance. Elizabeth began publishing lesbian fiction in 2014 and joins us today to discuss why self-publishing is such a great option for the genre. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Au…
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Erfahrungen und Highlights der Leipziger Buchmesse 2024 mit Andrea Wilk und Julia Zieschang
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Diese Fragen bespreche ich in dieser Folge des Mission Bestseller Podcasts mit meinen wunderbaren Kolleginnen Julia Zieschang (Bücher und Sonntage) und Andrea Wilk (Zwischen den Worten). Wir waren nicht nur alle bei der Leipziger Buchmesse dabei, wir haben uns auch vor Ort getroffen und fassen nun mit ein paar Tagen Abstand unsere Erlebnisse zusamm…
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TAP046, End Your Scenes with Cliffhangers | How to Write Great Scenes
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So you've probably read the title of this episode and thought, what do cliffhangers have to do with outlining? I'm so glad you asked. Let me explain. If you're the kind of writer who needs to outline every scene, then you need to be aware of the types of cliffhangers and how to effectively use them to create a page-turning effect and not turn reade…
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BookBaby: Is BookBaby.com Worth the Money?
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Introducing BookBaby.com—an alternative to KDP for your self publishing journey. Explore the world of BookBaby, its self-publishing services, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. Uncover whether BookBaby is the right choice for your book and how it stacks up against KDP. BookBaby - https://www.bookbaby.com/ ALLi Watchdog List - https://…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #157: Jill Dobson. Traditionally Published as a Teen, Author Gets Tired of Waiting Game and Goes Indie
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My guest this episode is Jill Dobson, whose story is a little different from the ones I usually tell on this podcast. She found a traditional publisher at a very young age—in fact, when she was a teenager. Then she endured decades of rejection or, even worse, being ignored. She recently went indie and felt like a weight was lifted. Now, it's up to …
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Fairly Trained Certifies First Ethically Trained Large Language Model: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway brings attention to Fairly Trained, the first platform to certify ethically trained large language models, highlighting a major advancement in AI ethics. Dan also explores HarperCollins' innovative environmental efforts in reducing paper usage through font changes and the carbon foot…
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Independence and Interdependence: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
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What does independence mean for authors in terms of creative and publishing choices? Why is interdependence so important, and how can we be stronger together? Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss their ideas. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organizati…
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KDP Changes & More Kindle Vella Issues | Self-Publishing News (April 8, 2024)
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KDP made some changes to the upload process for ebooks. Kindle Vella is free for a limited time to students. Amazon faces yet another lawsuit, this time surrounding their misuse of the "buy box." And, so much more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://…
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Tablo Book Publishing: Is Tablo Worth It?
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Discover if Tablo Book Publishing is worth your consideration in 2024. Explore the Tablo book publishing process, payment options, and overall review to make an informed decision on self publishing your book with Tablo. Evaluate whether Tablo aligns with your publishing goals and needs. Tablo - https://tablo.com/ ALLi's Watchdog Service - https://s…
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Creative ACCESS Marketing — Attracting and Capturing Readers: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross
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In this insightful episode, Orna Ross unpacks the ACCESS framework—Attract, Captivate, Connect, Engage, Subscribe, Satisfy—to understand each stage in the process of attracting and ultimately satisfying your readers—in the most creative way possible. The Creative Self-Publishing stream of the ALLi Podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planni…
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Romantasy Rises as FTX Saga Concludes: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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Welcome to this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, where host Dan Holloway spotlights “Romantasy,” a blend of romance and fantasy that's rapidly gaining momentum in the indie publishing world. This emerging genre, now recognized in mainstream literary circles, is reshaping reader engagement and opening new avenues for authors. In addition…
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SPS 256: Understanding AI To Grow Your Business (AI Deep Dive) with Chris Winfield
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Get ready to revolutionize your creative process and business strategy with the insights of Chris Winfield, the SuperConnector and AI aficionado. Uncover how artificial intelligence is not the enemy of creativity but a catalyst for innovation and productivity. Chris shares an astonishing account of a New York Times bestselling author who cut down h…
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Publishing and distributing your self-published books is the easy part. Reaching readers is still the challenge. Today we speak with Stephanie Chandler, the founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. Stephanie began building her email newsletter list and experimenting with self-publishing before D2D or even Smashwords existed! If you're…
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Finding Cover Designers and Editors, and More Self-Publishing Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in Our Member Q&A Podcast
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In this episode of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how to find cover designers and editors. Other questions include: What is the difference between copyright and trademark? How do I find someone to review my book? How do I find someone to edit my book, design my cover, or perform another author service? Do I …
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #156: Pauline Wilson. Australian Novelist Mines Her Own Ancestors for Fascinating Characters and Stories
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My guest this episode is Pauline Wilson, an Australian author who began writing historical fiction later in life when she discovered that her own family history was filled with stories that needed to be told. From former convicts to insane asylum inmates, Pauline found a wonderful cast of characters in her own ancestors. And whatever she couldn't d…
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Amazon and Apple Face Lawsuits Alleging Anti-Consumer Activity: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the significant lawsuits facing Amazon and Apple, highlighting the Department of Justice's action against Apple for anti-competitive practices and a consumer lawsuit against Amazon's digital content sales methods. These legal battles could have far-reaching implications for…
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Publish with Confidence with ProWritingAid
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Have you ever watched a master at work? The best carpenters, musicians, chefs--and even authors--just seem to have a different way using their tools than the rest of us mere mortals. Fortunately for authors, ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progr…
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SPS:255 Brave Thinking & Growing Your Coaching Business with Mary Morrissey
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Embark on a transformative journey with Mary, the visionary behind the Brave Thinking Institute and celebrated author of "Brave Thinking." She's here to reveal how a single book can ignite profound change in both personal and professional realms. As we converse, Mary recounts the remarkable path from publishing her first influential work to sparkin…
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Top Tips for Your Nonfiction Indie Author Marketing Strategy: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland
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In the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland dive into the key elements of a successful marketing strategy for nonfiction indie authors. They emphasize the importance of "findability," ensuring your books reach the right readers at the right time, and highlight the role of strategic thinking in making the most of your m…
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Will the AI Act Protect You? | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 25, 2024)
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EU Parliament recently passed the AI Act, but will it be of any benefit to authors? Writer Beware shares insights into the new Copyright Claims Board for small claims cases. And, the 2023 BISAC rolled out, so Apple wants you to select the appropriate option. All than and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https…
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XinXii: What Is This KDP Alternative???
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Explore XinXii, a potential alternative to KDP, with a focus on audiobook publishing. Evaluate its features, review its performance, and compare XinXii with KDP to determine if it's a good and worthwhile alternative for self-publishing books. Uncover the best alternatives and weigh XinXii's pros and cons in the realm of self-publishing. XinXii - ht…
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Literary Groups Celebrate as Europe's AI Act Nears Law: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, literary groups celebrate a pivotal moment for the publishing industry with the near passage of Europe's Artificial Intelligence Act, a landmark legislation requiring transparency in the training of generative AI platforms, including the disclosure of works used in their development. This act, wi…
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SPS-421: Who’s coming to SPS LIVE 2024? With James Blatch and Chris Banks from Prowritingaid
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Join James Blatch and Chris Banks as James reveals the speakers and sponsors attending the Self Publishing Show Live in London 2024 and Chris talks about what's new at ProWritingAid and AI, but making sure you add the human touch.על ידי Learn Self Publishing
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Live from Superstars Writing Seminars
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Conferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as they attend the renowned Superstars Writing Seminars eve…
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SPS 254 Valuepreneurs, “Funderdome” & Publishing Before Your 60th Birthday with Steve Waddell
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Have you ever envisioned a life where each pivot leads you to greater innovation and success? Strap in as we chat with Steve Waddell, the visionary mind behind "Value Pernoers," whose journey from authorship to invention is nothing short of a strategic masterstroke. Waddell, a maverick in the business world, pulls back the curtain on self-publishin…
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Dan Gerstein's Gotham Ghostwriters Lends an Invisible Hand: Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy
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In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy interviews Dan Gerstein, CEO of Gotham Ghostwriters. Dan discusses the different forms of ghostwriting available to authors, from books to speeches, and how these services can fit various budgets and needs. The conversation also touches on the gro…
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Avoid These Publishing Scams | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 18, 2024)
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Victoria Strauss from Writer Beware shared a list of sites and services commonly impersonated, so you can watch out for these scams. PublishDrive has a number of ebook promotions rolling out in the coming weeks. And, I officially announced my presentation for the Authortube Writing Conference 2024 where I'll host a roundtable discussion about the f…
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Is Bookrix Worth It: KDP Alternatives No One Talks About
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Explore Bookrix, a potential alternative to KDP, and assess its worth in 2024. Delve into Bookrix's publishing process, discover insights into self publishing a book, and learn about Bookrix royalties. Evaluate whether Bookrix suits your self-publishing needs and navigate the world of lesser-known KDP alternatives. BookRix - https://www.bookrix.de …
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #155: Aurora Winter. From Screenplays to Nonfiction to Fiction, Author Has Mastered the Pivot
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My guest this episode is Aurora Winter, the author of several award-winning fiction and non-fiction books. She has a background as a TV executive and wrote an award-winning screenplay for a TV movie. Aurora is also master of the career pivot, from investor to TV executive to fiction and nonfiction author. She has some advice on how to change course…
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BTS057, A Year in Review and Self Publishing Products I Loved in 2023
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I'm back again. And yes, it's been sixteen weeks since I released an episode of the podcast. Between now and November, I took December and January off because it's a busy time of year and I tend to travel during these periods. When I got back from vacation at the end of January, I had caught the flu from a family function. Guess who didn't get the …
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Winners of the 2024 Selfies Awards Announced at London Book Fair: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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In this special episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway brings us the latest from the London Book Fair, including the much-anticipated announcement of the 2024 Selfies Awards winners. Dan also discusses the resurgence of analog in a digital world, the implications of recent policy changes by major tech platforms like Facebook/Meta…
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SPS-420: AI: Fear, Loathing and Acceptance
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Join James Blatch as he takes on a hot topic of the moment, AI, and how it impacts authors and creators. Should you be afraid or accepting of this new wave of technology?על ידי Learn Self Publishing
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Bestselling books have well-structured plots, compelling characters, and engaging settings that tell a great story. The other element bestselling books have in common is masterful editing. Today we welcome Kristina Stanley back to the show. An award-winning author and fiction editor, Kristina is also the founder and CEO of Fictionary, an innovative…
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SPS 253 The Creative Process, Humor, And Becoming Prolific with Jon Acuff
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Ever find yourself in awe of a writer's relentless fountain of ideas? That's John A. Cough for you, a literary genius who's mastered the art of never hitting a creative dry spell. Stride into the world of a New York Times best-selling author who's cracked the code to being as prolific as he is humorous. This episode isn't just a chat; it's a voyage…
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Book Marketing & Promotion for Introverted Authors | Susan Montgomery
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Book marketing and promotion can seem overwhelming to most authors, especially for introverts. What are the best strategies, and ideas for introverted authors? Can you truly market your book without having to sell your soul or invest a ton of money into online services and sites? Susan Montgomery shares how her plan for book marketing and promotion…
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Pen to Prosperity: Money Mindset, Manifestation, and Management with Carissa Andrews — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
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Nurture a positive money mindset, master the art of manifestation, and take away lots of money management tips for authors. Carissa Andrews will explore how shifts in your money beliefs can expand your commercial success as an author and you'll learn practical money manifestation and management techniques. Unleash the abundant author that lies with…
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Why You Should NOT Publish on Amazon Only | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 3, 2024)
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PublishDrive released 2023 stats covering self-publishing and the results are rather surprising, especially about Amazon. Brandon Sanderson influenced Audible to change how it's position with author royalties. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson launched an interesting survey with over 846 authors about direct sales. All that and more in the self-p…
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Blurb Books: How They Compare to KDP
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Explore Blurb Books as an alternative to Amazon KDP, examining its printing and publishing features. Delve into reviews and insights to weigh the pros and cons of Blurb Books for your self publishing journey. Consider factors like royalties and overall worth to make an informed decision on whether Blurb is the right fit for your book. Blurb Books -…
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Happy Read an E-Book Week; Also, ‘Consent or Pay’ From Facebook/Meta: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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In the latest episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway highlights the celebration of Read an E-Book Week, emphasizing the importance and diversity of indie e-books available on platforms like Smashwords, encouraging readers to explore and embrace the digital reading experience. Dan also brings updates from the world of digital publ…
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From Traditional to Indie Publishing with Jeaniene Frost
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Jeaniene Frost is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance. She's known for the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series, the Night Rebel series, and the Broken Destiny series. Today we'll talk about Jeaniene's latest work, Both Feet in the Grave, and her decision to self-publish after over a dozen years as a tradi…
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Are Podcast Interviews Worth It for Authors? | Matty Dalrymple
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Matty Dalrymple is the host of The Indy Author Podcast where she's interviewed over 200 authors. Get insights for landing a podcast interview from a seasoned pro in the indie author space. Find out how all writers should approach podcasts, what questions they should ask, and what are the best tips and tricks to podcasting interviews. Listen into th…
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