KDP has quietly confirmed a huge change to the Select program, and we've got the update. Plus, big audiobook news from ElevenLabs, a lifetime discount on Authorbase, and a special report from Jane Friedman on the past decade of publishing. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for September 9, 2025.

• The Final 3: Your Publishing Playbook, Rewritten - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• Email Marketing for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/EmailBook

Sources:

• KDP: How to enroll in KDP Select - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GD9PMU58BV24QFZ7#enroll
• Kindlepreneur: ghost categories. - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
• Amazon Ads - https://advertising.amazon.com
• Writer Beware: If Your Publisher Promised to Register Your Copyright, Check Your Registration Now - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/29/if-your-publisher-promised-to-register-your-copyright-check-your-registration-now
• Jane Friedman: How Publishing Has Changed Since 2015 - https://janefriedman.com/how-publishing-has-changed-since-2015/
• GeniusLink - https://DaleLinks.com/Genius (affiliate link)
• ALLi’s 2025 Author Income Survey - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/survey (deadline September 17, 2025)
• MailerLite: Free plan update: What you need to know - https://www.mailerlite.com/help/free-plan-update-faq
• MailerLite - https://dalelinks.com/mailerlite (affiliate link)
• Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
• ElevenReader - https://elevenreader.io/
• AuthorBase - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorBase (affiliate link) Lock in 20% off for life till September 30th.
• September 2025: Creating Multiple Income Streams from Your Book - https://twinflamesstudios.com/monetize?partnerid=r1397 (affiliate link)
• Draft2Digital's Self-Publishing Insider: Catching Up with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/WRG4SfnhDKg?si=JY2_3R4oSxEeCSlv
• Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
• 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

Self-publishing just took a few sharp turns, and indie authors need to keep up. From changes to distribution programs to new tools and publishing features, the landscape continues to shift. In this week's roundup, we break down the biggest developments and what they could mean for your author business. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the game, you won't want to miss these updates.

Sources:

• My Kickstarter Campaign - The Final 3: Your Publishing Playbook, Rewritten - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• Email Marketing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/EmailBook
• KDP Select Now Allows Library Distribution - https://youtu.be/EpeDj4b4SHs?si=HwcOGSjLUTlaQRQv
• KDP Accessibility Guidelines - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GF9Z3HLUMTRJ6QPL
• Bookvault announces US Shipping Increases - https://bookvault.app
• Kindlepreneur: AI Trained on Your Books? What the Bartz v. Anthropic Lawsuit Means for Authors - https://kindlepreneur.com/anthropic-ai-lawsuit/
• Top 10 Book Marketing Mistakes Self-Published Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them) - https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/top-10-book-marketing-mistakes-self-published-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them
• Authorbase Lifetime Deal - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorbaseLTD (affiliate link)
• Authorbase (by Booksprout) - https://DaleLinks.com/Authorbase (affiliate link)
• ProseWrite - New Feature Roll-outs - https://DaleLinks.com/ProseWrite (affiliate link)
• The Indy Author Podcast: Episode 302 -  AI as Business Consultant and Coach with Dale L. Roberts - https://www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes/302-dale-roberts
• Audio Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-sylvia-hubbard/
• Draft2Digital's Self-Publishing Insiders: Catching Up with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/WRG4SfnhDKg?si=Mi31j5nAv8QrxbFj
• Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
• 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

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)
• VidIQ - https://DaleLinks.com/VidIQ
• Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com
• 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​