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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Sources:

• 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

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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
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GetCovers shares about ten ways to promote your book for free. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shows you how to get categories and keywords for your book on Audible. And, an author registered a copyright for her book that leveraged AI. Does this set a new precedent? All that and more in the self-publishing news.

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Sources:

• How to promote your book for free: Ideas that work - https://getcovers.com/blog/how-to-promote-book-for-free/
• How to Change Your Audible Categories & Keywords - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-view-change-audible-categories/
• Smashwords - https://www.Smashwords.com
• How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright - https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-copyright-office-loosens-up-a-little-on-ai/
• StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)
• Five Reasons Authors Need an Email List - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-email-list/
• Dibbly Create Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m5lg1mm0koAXhq96L0YJhiEVjK2f4X2-NwRLgoUEljQ/viewform
• GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (affiliate link) Code: BOOKDAY20 for 20% off till the end of April.
• Laterpress - https://laterpress.com

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Curious about who offers the best royalties for self-publishing? Join us as we explore top platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Discover which company offers the best deal for authors, whether you're publishing on Amazon, Apple Books, or other platforms like StreetLib and Lulu.

• 10 Best Places to Publish eBooks (2024) - https://youtu.be/bb6235uI4VY?si=t48EA0ELE7cbvyj8
• The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)

Mentioned services:

• Barnes & Noble Press - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/
• Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/
• Google Play Books Partner Center - https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/
• Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/
• Amazon KDP - https://kdp.amazon.com/
• Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/
• Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/
• Lulu - https://lulu.com/
• Payhip - https://payhip.com/
• StoryOrigin - https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin (affiliate link)
• Laterpress - https://laterpress.com/
• Streetlib - https://www.streetlib.com/
• XinXii - https://www.xinxii.com/
• Draft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
• IngramSpark - https://ingramspark.com/. Use DALE2024 to waive one update fee in 2024.
• Bookvault - https://bookvault.app/ Use BVDALE to waive three upload fees.
• Blurb - https://blurb.com/

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Learn how to boost your book's visibility on Amazon with Storiad CEO Ramzi Hajj in this insightful interview. Discover how Storiad aids in book promotion strategies and enhances marketing for authors. Explore the effectiveness of Storiad for promoting books on Amazon and gain valuable insights into marketing on social media.

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The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new post highlighting the most search Amazon keywords and trends in 2024. IngramSpark has a WHOLE lot of news including a new publishing opportunity, a giveaway, a survey and more. Also, horror is seeing a HUGE boost in sales over the past couple years. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

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Sources:

• IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com. Use code: GIVEAWAY (promo ends May 5th)
• Lightning Source Sharjah - https://lp.ingramcontent.com/publishers/sharjah
• Nominate Your Book Today - https://www.ingramspark.com/editorial-calendar
• IngramSpark Survey - https://www.ingramspark.com/sell-my-book-checklist-1?hs_preview=qxqQSwow-161643855391&utm_campaign=Ingram%20iD&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_uPVGdGWa8wAaagS5FQ9YeTVZ13T4WhQihSBAKU6gI11phTeAon1NpIfke-0wqcDtebCT51AIAdoGkETSbChVCxWfrdw&_hsmi=303467474&utm_content=303467474&utm_source=hs_email
• The Most Searched Amazon Keywords and Trends in 2024 - https://kindlepreneur.com/most-searched-amazon-keywords-trends-2024
• Horror novel sales boomed during year of real-world anxieties - https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/04/horror-novel-sales-boomed-during-year-of-real-world-anxieties
• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
• Brave New Bookshelf - https://www.youtube.com/@BraveNewBookshelf
• Self-Publishing News: Fairly Trained Certifies First Ethical AI Platform - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-fairly-trained-certifies-ethical-ai/
• What is BookTok: 4 TikTok Strategies for Authors - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/online-book-marketing/what-is-booktok
• How to Benefit From a Global Digital-First Book Publishing Strategy - https://streamyard.com/watch/2ssRKurFy9HF

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Explore Laterpress, a premier platform for digital book publishing and direct sales. Dive into the world of self-publishing, understanding the intricacies of ebook creation, publication, and sales. Learn how Laterpress empowers authors with tools for successful ebook publishing, embracing the digital landscape without the need for intermediaries.

• Laterpress - https://laterpress.com
• Author Community Features - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/author-community-features
• Laterpress 101: Guide to getting started - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/getting-started
• Laterpress FAQ - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/faq
• Public Domain Books - https://www.laterpress.com/public-domain-books
• Announcing user governance: Toward a community-led future for books - https://www.laterpress.com/blog/announcing-user-governance
• Amazon Keywords for Books (on Laterpress) - https://amazonkeywordsforbooks.laterpress.com/

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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!

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New Sources:

• Amazon Book Sales Calculator for KDP: How Much Does a Best Seller Make? - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/
• Bookvault - https://bookvault.app
• Wide for the Win - https://learn.wideforthewin.com/c/bookvault/
• Spotify’s price is reportedly going up again - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24119884/spotify-2024-price-increase-rumor-audiobooks-supremium
• Spotify Premium Listeners in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand Can Soon Access More Than 250,000 Audiobooks - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-02/spotify-premium-listeners-in-canada-ireland-and-new-zealand-can-soon-access-more-than-250000-audiobooks/
• Book Brush survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwGZjhrL8_XIznqPDiujB0pSXwdBV_t8ZX18Y6aJ3T99rzw/viewform
• Say Hello to Fable! - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/say-hello-to-fable/
• Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner! - https://www.youtube.com/live/5XY1dLbSX_U?si=x9hU4yEJJlpLVcGc
• Draft2Digital Publishing: HUGE New Announcement! - https://www.youtube.com/live/kImDOZenwo4?si=Ipy-bUNzPWhsQqIv
• AI in Publishing: Insights From 250 Authors & Publishers - https://youtu.be/W7MnVVMzcoM?si=o_SyWHPx52oD6xf6
• Now In Colour: Bring Your Books to Life with the New Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour eReaders - https://www.kobo.com/news/now-in-colour-bring-your-books-to-life-with-the-new-kobo-libra-colour-and-kobo-clara-colour-ereaders
• Book Brush Hourly Concepts and Social Media Management | You Pick Which Designs I Try! - https://youtu.be/My0o3rupdjo?si=3uTVTS0sJz4x1w3n
• Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link). Use code APRILPRO20 for 20% off before April 19, 2024.
• The Hot Sheet March 2024 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2024/04/march-2024-bestseller-lists

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• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com
• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
• Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/
• Draft2Digital -- https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)

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