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The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

By: Dale L. Roberts
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  • KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)

    KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)
    Dec 23 2025
    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. We also cover AI entering the reading experience, audiobook discovery tied to BookTok, platform updates, and opportunities authors should watch heading into 2026. YouTube Channel Memberships – https://DaleLinks.com/MembershipsKDP: New eBook Download Options for Readers Coming in 2026 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/New-eBook-Download-Options-for-Readers-Coming-in-2026?language=en_USTechCrunch: Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct's self-published e-books - https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/KDP: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon – Update - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon-UpdateDigitalTrends: Google Play Books may soon let you ask Gemini questions while you read - https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/google-play-books-may-soon-let-you-ask-gemini-questions-while-you-read/Amazon's New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025) - https://youtu.be/ozboaJlwhiwBookvault – https://bookvault.app – Use coupon code BVDALE to waive three upload feesPublishDrive – Save 25% off all annual distribution plans - https://publishdrive.com/save-25-on-publishdrive-annual-plans-forever?fpr=dale10 (affiliate link) – Offer ends December 31, 2025Audible and TikTok Bring Best of #BookTok Sensations Direct to Listeners - https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/audible-and-tiktok-bring-best-of-booktok-sensations-direct-to-listenersGet Authentic Book Reviews – https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.comSpoken – https://Spoken.pressPayhip: Ecommerce Payment Gateways for Digital Products - https://payhip.com/payment-gateways?fp_ref=lym89 (affiliate link)Authorbase – https://DaleLInks.com/Authorbase (affiliate link)Written Word Media: Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It) - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-branding-for-self-published-authorsOutstanding Creator Awards: 2025 Clash of Champions Contest (results) – https://www.outstandingcreator.com/winners--2025-clash-of-champions.htmlReader Views Awards: "Email Marketing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts - https://readerviews.com/reviews/email-marketing-for-authors-roberts/Self-Publishing with Dale (book series) – https://DaleLinks.com/SelfPubWithDale Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join 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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    18 mins
  • Amazon's New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)

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

    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 distribution and monetization options, and review compliance shifts tied to Amazon enforcement. These changes affect how authors publish, promote, and protect their work moving into the new year.

    • YouTube Channel Memberships (podcast) – https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
    • Channel Memberships Members-only Video Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA
    • IngramSpark Changes Every Author Must See | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025) - https://youtu.be/tvyINUd0JIU?si=mMpMLgYl1B0Te6t9
    • Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx
    • Writer Beware: Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/kindles-new-gen-ai-powered-ask-this-book-feature-raises-rights-concerns/
    • Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com • Voices by INAudio - https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/
    • Google Play Books Partner Center: Character detection in auto-narrated audiobooks - https://support.google.com/books/partner/answer/14183080
    • Spoken – https://spoken.press
    • Book Bounty – https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link)
    • The Bottom Line (subscription required) - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/
    • YouTube for Authors – https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook
    • Dibbly Create – https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) - Use coupon code DIBBLYHOLIDAY25 for 25% off yearly plans, and DIBBLYHOLIDAY30 for 30% off addon tokens. (ends January 1)
    • Dibbly – https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly - Use code TUWHOLIDAY7 for 7% off all services. (ends January 1)
    • StoryOrigin – https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin
    • Keith Wheeler Books presents: Short Reads Domination Course - https://shortreaddomination.com/
    • Matty Dalrymple presents: From Expertise to Authority: Building Your Professional Presence for a Sideline or Second Act - https://www.theindyauthor.com/entrepreneurship
    • 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
  • IngramSpark Raises Costs Again | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)

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

    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 Word Media released new survey data showing what separates hobbyists from the authors earning real money. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.

    • YouTube Channel Memberships (podcast) – https://DaleLinks.com/Membership
    • YouTube Channel Memberships (main channel) – https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
    • IngramSpark - https://IngramSpark.com
    • IngramSpark Rate Card 2026 - https://www.ingramspark.com/hubfs/Rate%20Card_IngramSpark_2026.pdf
    • IngramSpark December 2025 Newsletter - https://www.ingramspark.com/newsletter-december2025
    • Draft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
    • Draft2Digital Royalty Rates - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/royalty-rates/
    • Smashwords End of Year Sale - https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos
    • Written Word Media: 2025 Indie Author Survey Results - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2025-indie-author-survey-results-insights-into-self-publishing-for-authors/
    • Authors Guild: What Authors Need to Know About the Baker & Taylor Closure and How It Affects Library Access to Your Book - https://authorsguild.org/news/what-authors-need-to-know-about-the-baker-and-taylor-closure/
    • Booklinker - https://Booklinker.com
    • Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link)
    • Twin Flames Studios: The Ghostwriting of Christmas Past, Present, and Future - https://twinflamesstudios.com/ghostwriting/
    • 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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    17 mins
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