My YouTube podcast channel was deleted without warning, leaving me searching for answers. Meanwhile, Baker & Taylor faces closure, PublishDrive partners with ElevenReader for AI audiobooks, and Bookvault unveils new Spot UV and foil upgrades. BookBaby highlights proven ad strategies that drive real sales, and Spoken earns ALLi's highest rating for author trust. It's a week packed with big shifts, bold moves, and major updates for indie authors in this week's Self-Publishing News.

• Self-Publishing News October 13, 2025 - The Final 3 Kickstarter Campaign - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• LIVE: Game-Changing Author Strategies Revealed - https://youtube.com/live/C122wCbad-U
• My YouTube Podcast Channel - https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast
• Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98777-baker-taylor-prepares-plan-to-shut-down.html
• PublishDrive Partners with ElevenReader for Instant Audiobook Creation - https://publishdrive.com/publishdrive-partners-with-elevenreader-for-instant-audiobook-creation.html
• PublishDrive: Book Marketing that Works Insights from Dale L Roberts - https://youtu.be/wos5AoL5jpk?si=_8KM8622A4fPkETF
• Bookvault Bespoke - https://bookvault.app/bookvaultbespoke-product-examples/
• Booklinker - https://booklinker.com
• BookBaby: Examples of Book Advertising That Drive Sales - https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/book-advertising-examples
• Spoken: V1.04 Release Notes: New Upgrades! - https://spoken.press - ALLi Watchdog List - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi
• ALLi: SelfPubCon 2025 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference-2025/
• StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration
• Michell Buck Books: Building an Author Platform with Dale L. Roberts - https://open.substack.com/live-stream/66104?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsell
• Miblart: Book Marketing Strategies 2026 - https://miblart.com/book-marketing-webinars/
• Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
• Author Nation: MEET UPS AND OUTSIDE EVENTS - https://www.authornation.live/2025-meetups

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- Dale L. Roberts

Spotify and TikTok are teaming up to change how readers discover audiobooks, but that's just the beginning. In this week's self-publishing news, Draft2Digital responds to the KDP Select library shift, CraveBooks rolls out new perks, and the founder of Book Award Pro shares why niche awards might be more powerful than you think.

• - The Final 3 | My Kickstarter Campaign - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• - Draft2Digital - https://www.dalelinks.com/d2d (referral link)
• - D2D's The Indie Advantage - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/ft563zqc4b1e8
• - D2D Answers: Getting Your Books into Libraries While Enrolled In Kindle Unlimited - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv__4chF-Oo
• - KDP Select Undergoes MASSIVE Change... It'll Surprise You - https://youtu.be/EpeDj4b4SHs
• - Publishers Weekly: Spotify Launches BookTok Hub - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/98564-spotify-teams-with-tiktok-on-booktok-hub.html
• - Publishers Weekly: ReaderLink Agrees to Buy Baker & Taylor - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/98575-readerlink-agrees-to-buy-baker-taylor.html
• - ALLi: Small Awards, Big Impact: Why Niche Recognition Can Outperform Major Prizes - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/small-awards-big-impact/
• - CraveBooks - https://DaleLinks.com/CraveBooks (affiliate link)
• - Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
• - Book Marketing that works: Insights from Dale L. Roberts - https://streamyard.com/watch/ujr67ajAi499
• - Book Marketing in 2025: What Works and What Doesn't | Joe Solari of ‪@AuthorNationLive‬ - https://www.youtube.com/live/tU3ffjzZBTc?si=wy7_FnKRqfw3t8zj‬
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- Dale L. Roberts​

Worried about your KDP Select reads dropping to zero? Some authors are reporting strange behavior inside Kindle Unlimited, while a major AI lawsuit involving $1.5 billion hits a possible roadblock. Plus, new tools for library discoverability, podcast interviews that don't sell books, and surprising updates from the review and marketing world. It's a packed week of self-publishing news you don't want to miss.

• The Final 3 Kickstarter - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter
• KDP Community: KENP Reads Dropped to Zero Since Aug 14 — Anyone Else? - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D5at00000OJ6NTCA1/kenp-reads-dropped-to-zero-since-aug-14-anyone-else?language=en_US&t=1757978262334
• Anthropic Lawsuit: Judge Is Unhappy about the Details of $1.5 Billion Settlement (source: The Bottom Line) - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/
• Books by Bots - https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/books-by-bots/
• ALLi Podcast: Libby App Releases Inspire Me AI Tool - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspire-me/
• Writer Beware: Protecting Intellectual Property: What Writers Need to Know About Copyright - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/12/protecting-intellectual-property-what-writers-need-to-know-about-copyright/
• The Jay Shetty Effect (Or Lack Thereof) - https://michelleglogovac.substack.com/p/the-jay-shetty-effect-or-lack-thereof
• ProWritingAid: Novel November - https://dalelinks.com/novnov (affiliate link)
• Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
• Why Most Authors Waste Their Back Matter (and How to Fix It) - https://youtu.be/UgQNGZgOiQw?si=-gjXpu1Y98z8q4gr
• SPTT 094 – Mastering Self-Publishing and Starting Over with Fiction - https://youtu.be/ceZdgmTZtcc?si=dZluHaCnEV6L2tmx
• Tertulia for Authors - http://DaleLinks.com/Tertulia (affiliate link)
• Book Marketing that Works: Insights from Dale L. Roberts - https://streamyard.com/watch/ujr67ajAi499
• ALLi's 2025 Author Income Survey - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
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- Dale L. Roberts

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
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- 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
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• Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships
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- 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
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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​