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The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

By: Dale L. Roberts
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 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!Copyright 2026 Self-Publishing with Dale Economics
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  • ACX Royalty Changes Are Here | Self-Publishing News (May 8, 2026)

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

    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, IngramSpark metadata research, AI audiobook tools, and author scams. Stay informed before you make your next publishing move.

    • Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
    • Audible's New Royalty Model Screws Authors - https://open.substack.com/pub/selfpub/p/audiblegate2?r=1nx44v&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
    • ACX: Audible's New Royalty Model - https://help.acx.com/s/article/audible-s-new-royalty-model
    • Spotify for Authors Opt-In Audiobook Distribution Terms - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/spotify-for-authors-opt-in-distribution-terms/
    • IngramSpark: Study Finds Improved Metadata Could Boost Sales by Up to 9%* - https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/study-finds-improved-metadata-could-boost-sales-by-up-to-9-percent

    Rapid-Fire Newsflash

    • Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com
    • Spoken - https://spoken.press
    • Spoken: Become a Producer - https://www.spoken.press/producers
    • GeniusLink - https://DaleLinks.com/Genius (affiliate link)
    • StoryVox (beta) - https://storyvox.app/
    • D2D's Self-Publishing Insiders: Scammers are Coming for You! - https://www.youtube.com/live/2EPOnKdNNDY?si=VLm5hPmpPA1httTl
    • This Scam Could Cost Authors Real Money - https://youtu.be/pEbnC9PRGgw?si=RUNcHKkoekTMvgf-
    • Electric Lit: Author AI Scams Bingo - https://electricliterature.com/author-ai-scams-bingo/

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

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

    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 deeper into audiobooks and print discovery with Bookshop.org, a helpful new KDP Select calculator from Kindlepreneur, and more rapid-fire updates authors need to know. If you care about self-publishing news, author scams, audiobook growth, and the latest publishing industry shifts, this one is worth your attention.

    • Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
    • Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company's Products and Services - https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/publishingcom-pay-15-million-misleading-consumers-about-how-much-income-they-could-earn-using
    • Kindlepreneur: KENP Calculator: Know What a Kindle Unlimited Reader Is Actually Worth - https://kindlepreneur.com/kenp-calculator/?aff=18
    • Spotify Expands Audiobook Features, and Printed Book Sales Go Live in the US and UK - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-04-15/audiobook-charts-recaps-page-match-bookshop-update/
    • Spoken: What Did the "Your Story" Winner Webinar Reveal? - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/your-story-grand-prize

    Rapid-Fire Newsflash

    • ProWritingAid: Plot Analysis - https://prowritingaid.com/features/plot-analysis?afid=6615
    • Book Brush: Launch Smarter: Build Your Newsletter, Website, and ARC Team Before Your Book Hits - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gr1FVJtBSzOwv4qYost18Q#/registration
    • Twin Flames Studios: Great Books Aren't Written—They're Edited - https://twinflamesstudios.com/book-editing-authors/
    • The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast: Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/
    • Indie Author Magazine: Email Marketing That Turns Readers Into Fans (and Buyers) - https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/replays/

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

    [BREAKING] Draft2Digital Just Added New Fees | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026)
    Apr 16 2026
    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, we cover the latest Draft2Digital changes, Barnes & Noble Press policy updates, Bookvault shipping increases, Apple Books updates, and more. If you are a self-published author, this is the kind of industry news that can affect your books, your publishing options, and your business. Stay informed so you can make smarter decisions as the market keeps shifting. Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreateDraft2Digital: Understanding D2D's Activation and Maintenance Fees - https://draft2digital.com/blog/understanding-d2ds-activation-and-maintenance-fees/Draft2Digital: Terms of Service - https://draft2digital.com/terms-of-service/Barnes & Noble Press: Print Book Pricing and Printing Costs - https://help-press.barnesandnoble.com/hc/en-us/articles/5358788362907-Print-Book-Pricing-and-Printing-Costs Bookvault - https://bookvault.appALLi: When Amazon Closes Your Account: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-when-amazon-closes-your-account/The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com Rapid-Fire Newsflash Apple Books for Authors: New BISAC subject headings - https://www.bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-listApple Books for Authors: Manage book rights and pricing - https://itunespartner.apple.com/books/support/30-manage-book-rights-pricing Writer Beware: Anthropic Copyright Settlement: April Update - https://writerbeware.blog/2026/04/10/anthropic-copyright-settlement-april-update/GetCovers - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCovers (affiliate link)GetCovers: 10 Tips for Designing a Business Book Cover That Sells - https://getcovers.com/blog/business-book-cover-design/Bradley Charbonneau: How Fiction Authors Make Money on YouTube (Without Selling Books) with Lainey Davis - https://youtu.be/M72H0tZ62Lg?si=vS60HFvkZ_JkCJcvEmail Marketing for Authors by Dale L. Roberts - https://DaleLinks.com/EmailBook2026 American Legacy Book Awards - https://www.americanlegacyawards.com/2026awardannouncement.htmlIndie Author Training: Replays - https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/replays/ Side note: The hosts shared my replay will be up by next week. Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUpJoin 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/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. T 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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