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 the self-publishing news this week!

Sources:

• Streetlib Promos - https://community.streetlib.com/c/retail-promotions-hub
• From Motionflick Studios to Snow Day Film - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/06/07/from-motion-flick-studios-to-snow-day-film-the-evolution-of-a-book-to-film-scam/
• Amazon Keyword Rules: New Update! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YxlvuTcXQ
• Optimize Your Amazon Ads for Holiday Events - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRqVCNH5ac
• Smashwords Account Migration Updates - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/migration-updates/
• May 2024 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2024/06/may-2024-bestseller-lists/?mc_cid=f3e119581e&mc_eid=433332c881
• You're invited: Is your book idea a winner? - https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=ae935a9336&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_live_pitchwars&utm_medium=email

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- Dale L. Roberts

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, and beyond!

• Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059385511-How-to-Upload-Your-Audiobook-Directly-on-Kobo
• Google Play Books - https://support.google.com/books/partner/answer/7626222?hl=en
• Streetlib - https://www.streetlib.com/markets/audiobooks/
• PublishDrive - https://publishdrive.com/publish-audiobook.html
• BookBaby - https://www.bookbaby.com/audiobooks
• KDP - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Invite-Only-KDP-Beta-for-Audiobooks?forum=KDP%20Forum&language=en_US
• Book Funnel - https://blog.bookfunnel.com/2020/the-bookfunnel-of-audiobooks/
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- Dale L. Roberts

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 infringement. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week!

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Sources:

• Disney, Books, and the Copyright Claims Board - https://writerbeware.blog/2024/05/31/guest-post-disney-books-and-the-copyright-claims-board/
• PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link)
• Sponsored Brands for authors - https://advertising.amazon.com/library/guides/sponsored-brand-authors?ref=24Q2_AH_ENG_SB_AUTHORPAGEGTM_V_1_en_US&ref_=pe_24209330_906684690
• Written Word Media: Tax Deductions for Authors - https://streamyard.com/watch/um839ra2BJyt
• Reedsy's Prompted Magazine Launch - https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=2844b9df07&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_live_prompted_3_launch&utm_medium=email

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