Major updates are shaking up the self-publishing world this week! A popular author tool just expanded its reach, a new feature could help you earn more from your book sales, and indie authors now have a surprising new way to boost their global discoverability. Plus, one important deadline is coming fast—you don't want to miss it. Let’s dive in!

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• IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book - https://www.ingramspark.com/sell-my-book
• Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com
• Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket (affiliate link)
• PublishDrive Celebrates 10 Years with 50% off all plans - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (affiliate link)
• PublishDrive: Exclusive copyrights - requirements and protection of intellectual works from future theft - https://streamyard.com/watch/PdF22kV9MRPn
• 30 Books in 30 Days - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books
• Author Nation (early bird ends on May 1) - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
• Author Nation 2025: Last Chance for Early Bird! - https://www.youtube.com/live/gRjaAi4WDuU?si=encEBnGbKpMo6xfp
• Book Launch Panel with Teddy Smith - https://subscribepage.io/booklaunchpanelshow

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Think you need expensive ads or a huge following to sell books? Think again! This episode busts common book marketing myths, exposes money-wasting tactics, and reveals what actually gets results. Stop making these mistakes and start selling more books today!

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Scammers are targeting authors, a major audiobook platform is expanding into new countries, and a new tool promises to simplify website building for indie writers. Plus, I uncovered a lesser-known audiobook distribution option you’ll want to keep your eye on. All that and more in this week’s self-publishing news roundup—don’t miss it.

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Sources:

• If You’re an Author, Don’t Fall for This Scam - https://youtu.be/V_ied17gNNE?si=Bo7VopHf3nBjp6zk
• Spotify Expands Its Audiobooks Offering To Listeners In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-04-15/spotify-expands-its-audiobooks-offering-to-listeners-in-germany-austria-switzerland-and-liechtenstein/
• IngramSpark presents Tertulia for Authors - https://www.ingramspark.com/easy-author-websites-in-minutes-a-special-offer?e
• AMPlify Audiobooks - https://proaudiovoices.com/amplify-audiobook-distribution/
• StoryOrigin presents Beyond Distribution: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Success - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lwVxieXsTvqjDQNpm1VWyw#/registration
• Authors Guild presents How to Book Podcasts as an Author - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QSdnfY2uR0is1BUfku_tHw#/registration
• AppSumo presents DepositPhotos - https://DaleLinks.com/DepositPhotos (affiliate link)
• The Secrets of Successful Author Branding w/ Bryan Cohen - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-successful-author-branding/
• Author Nation tickets - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link)
• Kitboga: Scammers Panic Exposed on Live Video - https://youtu.be/IKvs3InhTMo?si=ybPP8WITDJvX4wB6

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