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The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

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The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

Dale L. Roberts

Fake IngramSpark Sites Are Targeting Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 2, 2026)

July 02, 2026 8:45pm 16 min

Fake IngramSpark websites are targeting authors, and one case hit close to home in my own Discord community. IngramSpark also shared updates on AI, metadata, schools, libraries, and publishing fraud. We'll also cover the...

AI Just Hit More Publishing Platforms | Self-Publishing News (May 28, 2026)

May 28, 2026 9:15am 13 min

AI tools are showing up across more self-publishing platforms, and authors need to know what is changing. In this Self-Publishing News update, we cover new AI tools from IngramSpark, Laterpress, and Spoken, along with au...

ACX Royalty Changes Are Here | Self-Publishing News (May 8, 2026)

May 08, 2026 9:29am 12 min

Audible is rolling out a new ACX royalty model, and indie authors need to understand what's changing. We'll cover the new audiobook royalty rates, concerns around pooled payouts, Spotify for Authors distribution terms, I...

FTC Cracks Down on Misleading Author Income Claims | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29, 2026)

April 29, 2026 10:12am 14 min

The FTC just hit Publishing.com and the Mikkelsen Twins with a $1.5 million settlement, and that is only part of this week's self-publishing news. I also cover impersonation scammers targeting authors, Spotify expanding ...

[BREAKING] Draft2Digital Just Added New Fees | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026)

April 16, 2026 9:07am 16 min

Draft2Digital just rolled out new fees, Barnes & Noble Press tightened its print book rules, and more self-publishing platforms are making changes that authors need to watch closely. In this Self-Publishing News update, ...

Amazon KDP Rolled Out New Features | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 8, 2026)

April 08, 2026 9:15am 13 min

Amazon KDP quietly rolled out a few new updates, and authors should take notice. I cover the new dashboard changes, the updated Rights and Pricing page, and the new ability to download your latest manuscript or cover fil...

MORE Signs Amazon Wants You to Bring the Traffic | Self-Publishing News (March 27, 2026)

March 27, 2026 8:15am 15 min

Amazon's latest algorithm changes are giving authors more proof that they need to bring their own traffic, while KDP print quality concerns keep pushing some authors to look at other options. In this self-publishing news...

Amazon's Category Problem Is GETTING WORSE | Self-Publishing News (March 19, 2026)

March 19, 2026 9:15am 15 min

Amazon's latest updates are raising concerns for self-published authors, as hundreds of new KDP categories may actually be hurting book discoverability instead of helping it. In this Self-Publishing News update, we break...

Draft2Digital Reveals AI Problem Flooding Nonfiction | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2026)

March 10, 2026 9:15am 17 min

Draft2Digital is finally explaining why dozens of nonfiction categories were blocked last year, and the answer points to a growing issue with AI flooding parts of the nonfiction marketplace. We also look at fresh market ...

[BREAKING NEWS] Draft2Digital and Bookshop Reach 4 Million Readers

February 04, 2026 1:02pm 23 min

Draft2Digital and Bookshop just opened a new path for indie authors to reach bookstore-first readers, with Bookshop serving around four million customers. We talk through what this partnership changes, how ebooks show up...

You Might Not Get Paid in AI Settlements | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026)

January 13, 2026 9:15am 12 min

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 settlements and future legal actions. We also touch on important updates...

Draft2Digital Raises Print Costs for 2026 | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026)

January 06, 2026 3:44pm 11 min

Draft2Digital has confirmed a print cost increase starting February 1, 2026, following similar changes across the print industry. IngramSpark confirms free revisions are coming, while platform risk, Amazon KDP, audio gro...

KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)

December 23, 2025 10:02am 18 min

Kindle Direct Publishing announced two major updates that authors need to understand. Changes to digital rights management are raising questions, while a new ebook pre-order feature could reward authors who are prepared....

Amazon's New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)

December 16, 2025 9:15am 15 min

Amazon quietly rolled out a new Kindle feature that places AI directly inside books, raising questions authors should understand. This week's Self-Publishing News also covers major audiobook platform updates, new distrib...

IngramSpark Raises Costs Again | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)

December 09, 2025 9:15am 16 min

IngramSpark announced new pricing and a higher market access fee that affects every author using their platform. Draft2Digital revealed a major shift in Smashwords royalties, especially for lower priced ebooks. Written W...

Baker & Taylor Shift That Could Hurt Your Reach | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025)

December 02, 2025 9:32am 11 min

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 system that almost shut down, and this change could affect how your book...

The Best Author Deals of Black Friday 2025

November 28, 2025 10:36am 19 min

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 promotion to web hosting, these offers help you grow your author business ...

Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025)

November 25, 2025 9:15am 14 min

Draft2Digital made another move this week, and it has authors talking. Also, find out about the latest shift in their distribution landscape along with industry updates from Spotify, Bookvault, ALLi, and more. We also re...

KDP Drops a Feature NOBODY Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)

November 18, 2025 9:15am 19 min

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 without spoiling anything. If you publish through KDP or go wide, you ne...

Amazon's NEW Algorithm Upends Book Rankings | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)

October 22, 2025 9:15am 16 min

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 cove...

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