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Book Marketing Show Podcast with Dave Chesson

Dave Chesson, Founder of Kindlepreneur and KDP Rocket

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Are you ready to increase your book sales, and hit the bestseller list consistently? Welcome to the Book Marketing Show, where in this weekly podcast Dave Chesson will not only show you some of the best book sales tactics but also bring on top-notch guests to show how each tactic taught here was a game changer for their books and how it can be for yours as well. Having created one of the largest websites on book marketing, Kindlepreneur.com, he’s also been a book-marketing consultant for top ...
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Mark Dawson is a best selling self-published author on multiple platforms including Amazon and Kobo. He is the author of the John Milton thriller series and its spin-off Beatrix Rose. In addition, he’s written several ‘Soho Noir' novels. Mark’s breakthrough came when he developed a marketing strategy for promoting and selling his books. His swift success enabled him to quit his 9 to 5 job and he has generated gross revenues of more than a million dollars in less than five years. Mark has bec ...
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Written Word Media published a deep dive piece about how to avoid an Amazon KDP termination or suspension. IngramSpark launched a new free tool for authors; is it any good? And, Barnes & Noble Press loads you up with their top tips for summer book marketing. All that and more in the self-publishing news. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookA…
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Are you looking for the ideal writing software for authors? Would you like to know the best word processor for writing content--whether ebooks, a novel, or any type of content marketing? What if the word processing software had AI integration? Enter Dibbly Create! Let's review all the features and options available through this free and premium sof…
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Audible announces a new royalty model for indie authors publishing direct to their platform while signaling they aren't quite ready to roll it out for ACX account holders. Alessandra Torre is selling a part of her company Authors AI, but is it truly worth $8 million dollars? And, ProWritingAid unveiled their new branding with a statement by the CEO…
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ProWritingAid is a free and premium grammar checking tool that provides a variety of reports and options. But, is this grammar checker worth the money? And, why does the plagiarism check cost additional money? Also, how does ProWritingAid compare to other apps like Grammarly? Find out if ProWritingAid is the ideal app for authors needing to grammar…
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Amazon KDP rolled out a new contest for Kindle Vella where the prize pool is over $62,000. Is it a ploy to bring more authors back? Or, a legitimate way to elevate authors? The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced a HUGE update to the market research tool, Publisher Rocket, that includes a whole new Amazon Ads option and a free course for Amazon Ad…
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Are you looking for a more efficient way to research keywords? Would you like to know the best way to find a category for your book on Amazon? What if you could search for the right targets for your Amazon Ads (AMS)? Then, let's explore the self-publishing tool, Publisher Rocket. Discover if the tool is good for KDP specific research and if the pos…
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IngramSpark is launching a new book promotion package with a hefty price tag. Will the services be worthwhile? Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) updated their sales report dashboard with some much-needed improvements. Is ACX still missing anything authors need beyond this update? And, the UK-based print on demand company Bookvault announced direct …
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StoryOrigin is a cross-promotional marketing tool for authors that helps authors build their email lists, increase book sales and page reads, and get more reviews. Whether you're looking for software to handle beta readers or distribute to an advanced reader copy team or manage newsletter swaps with other authors - StoryOrigin is a versatile tool a…
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An author is filing a class action lawsuit against Amazon due to the stranglehold Audible has on the audiobook market. Spotify is in hot water because of bundling music and audiobooks through their subscription service. And, Amazon KDP wants you to watch out for scammers and frauds. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Se…
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Are you thinking about submitting your book to awards programs? Not sure where to go or who to trust for getting more book awards? Then, let's explore Book Award Pro, the website that helps authors place their books into a winning position. Find out if Book Award Pro is worth it in 2024! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliat…
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Draft2Digital announced a partnership with the foreign translation rights platform, DropCap. Smashwords is hosting their annual Summer/Winter sale. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson dropped a hint that Publisher Rocket is finally getting a price increase. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https:…
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Are you an author looking for the best direct sales platforms for selling ebooks and digital downloads? Have you consider Gumroad or PayHip? If not, you'll want to see how robust these two options are and how you've got an alternative platform to sell your ebook online. You won't need your own website with Gumroad and PayHip, but of these two alter…
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Amazon KDP changed their recommendations for keywords and the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shared his thoughts. Streetlib rolled out seasonal promotional opportunities for account holders. Michael La Ronn shared insights into Amazon Ads. And, Draft2Digital CEO Kris Austin sheds light on the progress of the Smashwords migration. All that and more in t…
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Over the past few weeks, I've shared some of the best Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) alternatives for publishing audiobooks. However, there are a few self-publishing companies that offer audiobook publishing as one of three publication types. Today, let's compare a few aggregate publishing companies that handle distribution to Amazon, Audible, a…
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Amazon Advertising rolled out a new feature for Sponsored Brand ads that sends customers to an Amazon Author Central Profile. PublishDrive continues iterating and improving their platform with their latest feature showcasing their three unique options. And, the Copyright Claims Board has a use case where an author took Disney to court over rights i…
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Are you looking for an alternative to Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) or Findaway Voices by Spotify? Would you like to get your audiobooks listed on Amazon, Audible, and beyond? Then, let's consider Lantern Audio, a business that helps with audiobook production and publishing. Lantern Audio - https://lanternaudio.com/independent-publishing-servic…
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The Kindlepreneur rolled out updated details for Kindle Direct Publishing keywords. PublishDrive announces huge new feature where artificial intelligence produces your metadata. And, Amazon is testing out a new Book Trends Data feature on the sales pages; could this equal more sales? All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to my em…
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Are you looking for alternatives to Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) or Findaway Voices by Spotify? Then, discover how Audiobooks Unleashed is a viable alternative. Audiobooks Unleased publish your audiobooks on Amazon, Audible, and beyond, but is audiobook publishing worth it on the website in 2024? Audiobooks Unleashed - https://distribution.aud…
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A fast emerging aspect of indie marketing is direct selling. Bookvault have risen quickly to the top of many authors go-to suppliers for print-on-demand, especially for those special editions that can be extremely good for your bottom line. This week’s show features a chat with Bookvault’s Alex Smith.…
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The Alliance of Independent Authors reported a recent impersonation scam. Dibbly Create rolls out new token rates for Content Writer. And, IngramSpark is offering 99-cent shipping options till June 15, 2024. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel …
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Are you looking for an alternative to Audiobook Creation Exchange or Findaway Voices? Would you like to publish your audiobooks through numerous retailers including Amazon, Audible, Spotify and more? Then, let's talk about the audiobook publishing business, Author's Republic, and discuss if it's worth it! Author's Republic - https://www.authorsrepu…
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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out beta access to their virtual voice program for distribution in 2023; now it's published over 40,000 titles on Audible. Find out what the customers think and how it could possibly ruffle some feathers. Also, PublishDrive picked up another audiobook partner in Wehear. And, Audible is now recommending a…
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Are you publishing your audiobook through ACX yet still looking for other alternatives? Would you like to know an alternate way to publish your audiobooks to Amazon and Audible? Then, discover how Findaway Voices by Spotify might be the ideal place to distribute your audio content for free. Find out if Findaway Voices is worth it in 2024! Findaway …
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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. Subscribe to The Sel…
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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 - http…
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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. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub …
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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 eBo…
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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. Get free or premium acc…
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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! Subscri…
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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. L…
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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! Subscribe to The Sel…
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Introducing BookBaby.com—an alternative to KDP for your self publishing journey. Explore the world of BookBaby, its self-publishing services, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. Uncover whether BookBaby is the right choice for your book and how it stacks up against KDP. BookBaby - https://www.bookbaby.com/ ALLi Watchdog List - https://…
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KDP made some changes to the upload process for ebooks. Kindle Vella is free for a limited time to students. Amazon faces yet another lawsuit, this time surrounding their misuse of the "buy box." And, so much more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://…
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Discover if Tablo Book Publishing is worth your consideration in 2024. Explore the Tablo book publishing process, payment options, and overall review to make an informed decision on self publishing your book with Tablo. Evaluate whether Tablo aligns with your publishing goals and needs. Tablo - https://tablo.com/ ALLi's Watchdog Service - https://s…
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EU Parliament recently passed the AI Act, but will it be of any benefit to authors? Writer Beware shares insights into the new Copyright Claims Board for small claims cases. And, the 2023 BISAC rolled out, so Apple wants you to select the appropriate option. All than and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https…
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Explore XinXii, a potential alternative to KDP, with a focus on audiobook publishing. Evaluate its features, review its performance, and compare XinXii with KDP to determine if it's a good and worthwhile alternative for self-publishing books. Uncover the best alternatives and weigh XinXii's pros and cons in the realm of self-publishing. XinXii - ht…
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Victoria Strauss from Writer Beware shared a list of sites and services commonly impersonated, so you can watch out for these scams. PublishDrive has a number of ebook promotions rolling out in the coming weeks. And, I officially announced my presentation for the Authortube Writing Conference 2024 where I'll host a roundtable discussion about the f…
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Explore Bookrix, a potential alternative to KDP, and assess its worth in 2024. Delve into Bookrix's publishing process, discover insights into self publishing a book, and learn about Bookrix royalties. Evaluate whether Bookrix suits your self-publishing needs and navigate the world of lesser-known KDP alternatives. BookRix - https://www.bookrix.de …
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