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Amazon rolled out a new KDP feature that could change how authors reach global readers. This roundup walks through what happened and why it matters without spoiling anything. If you publish through KDP or go wide, you need to know what just launched. Stay sharp and stay informed. KDP: Introducing Kindle Translate in Beta - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Introducing-Kindle-Translate-in-Beta-Translate-eBooks-into-multiple-languages?language=en_US KDP: Kindle Translate FAQs - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D5at00000VrSMkCAN/kindle-translate-faqs?language=en_US&topicId=0TOat0000001UnFGAU&count=3 Amazon: Simple tips to spot impersonation scams - https://www.amazon.com/b?node=206290002011&ref_=pe_158999060_1300845330 Draft2Digital – https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link) Draft2Digital: Clean Up Your D2D Account with Merge Tools - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/mt7177wad57c8/ Draft2Digital Content Guidelines - https://draft2digital.com/content-guidelines/ IngramSpark – https://IngramSpark.com IngramSpark's Share & Sell Giveaway - https://www.ingramspark.com/share-sell-giveaway Bookvault – https://Bookvault.app Apple Books for Authors – https://authors.apple.com Spotify for Authors: Introducing Audiobook Recaps - https://authors.spotify.com/blog/recaps The Bottom Line (subscription required): A Deep Divide Emerges between AI Users and Nonusers – https://DaleLinks.com/TheBottomLine Spoken.Press – https://spoken.press Twin Flames Studios: The State of AI Audiobooks in 2025 - https://twinflamesstudios.com/the-state-of-ai-audiobooks-in-2025 Dibbly Create – https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) Dibbly Create: Book Layout Studio Webinar - https://dibbly.com/join-free-webinar/ Dibbly – https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly (affiliate link) ProWritingAid: Novel November – https://DaleLinks.com/NovNov (affiliate link) ProWritingAid Black Friday Deal – https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link) Book Award Pro – https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews – https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com DropCap Marketplace - https://dropcapmarketplace.com/pricing Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/episodes/18169217 Author Nation 2025: My Honest Review - https://youtu.be/AmmElopRJJY?si=xG915vwoZ1hf_q-q Amazon Ads Insights with Dale L. Roberts - https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/AmazonAdsDale The First 2 YEARS Sucked! Self-Publishing Secrets with Dale L. Roberts - https://youtu.be/K8iSpCkV4C0?si=Yk1q8Z9MDpTeh5r5 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 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

Madrid or Bust - A Hip-Hop Mix by KDP - 2025 by Kurlee Daddee Productions

Boom Bap Basics Vol. 12 by KDP - 2025 by Kurlee Daddee Productions

This session gets into the economics of working with KDP for hardbacks, specifically in regards to releasing Daily Historical Facts. Dealing with laying out a manuscript with a lot of pictures and coordinating audiobook releases.

Crear libros en Amazon no se trata solo de escribir: se trata de entender el negocio detrás del contenido. Lilibeth Fernández lo sabe muy bien. Como especialista en el ecosistema de Amazon y fundadora de varias marcas, ha convertido su conocimiento en una guía para quienes buscan generar ingresos desde Latinoamérica. "Puedo crear libros, pero lo que es siempre importante es el capital. Eso ayuda al emprendedor a animarse a crear un producto basado en libros, conocer cómo es Amazon", sostiene. Para Lilibeth, el gran potencial de KDP está en que permite experimentar, aprender y escalar dentro del ecosistema: "Siempre les digo a las personas que están en Amazon KDP… si realmente saben crear un producto, crear un buen listado, posicionar el producto, que es lo más difícil para los vendedores, ya están listos para ir a Amazon FBA o a donde ellos deseen dentro de la plataforma y yendo a nichos más grandes". KDP es, en su visión, una puerta de entrada accesible y estratégica para cualquier emprendedor que quiera dar sus primeros pasos en e-commerce. Su enfoque está basado en la data. "Lo que utilizo es Helium 10 y Data Dive, donde analizamos los nichos, qué es lo que está en tendencia actualmente en Amazon con el tema de libros, ya sea de bajo o medio contenido", cuenta. Lilibeth clasifica los libros según su nivel de complejidad: bajo contenido para cuadernos y planificadores; medio contenido para libros para colorear o recortar; y alto contenido para obras literarias. Pero más allá de la categoría, lo esencial es saber leer el mercado. "Me gusta analizar los libros que se han lanzado en los últimos dos años, porque me permiten entrar a competir con vendedores medios y no con editoriales mejor posicionadas", aclara. Ese análisis profundo le permite identificar oportunidades antes de que un nicho se sature. "Ahora los planificadores están saturados, porque la gente está creando más de lo mismo y no está dando un valor agregado dentro de los libros de planificación, a menos que vayas a un subnicho", asegura. Lo mismo ocurre con los libros de mándalas o mascotas, donde recomienda explorar variantes más específicas que respondan a intereses puntuales del público: "Hay mucho material por hacer pero hay que saberlo estudiar". El diseño también juega un papel clave en la estrategia. Lilibeth presta especial atención a los detalles técnicos que pueden marcar la diferencia en la visibilidad de un libro: "El título del libro es indispensable que esté dentro de la portada… porque Amazon lee las palabras que están dentro de las etiquetas y dentro de las portadas de los libros". Cada elemento visual, desde la tipografía hasta el color, puede influir en el algoritmo. Por eso, además de analizar keywords, utiliza herramientas como PickFu: "Las portadas las testeo mediante PickFu, donde hago encuestas en vivo… pero no basado en lo que a mí me gusta, sino en lo que la gente está pidiendo". Una vez que el libro está listo, llega el momento de darle visibilidad. "Con 150 dólares podemos hacer la publicidad del producto en Amazon. A mí me gusta lanzar campañas en automático para ver qué es lo que la gente está buscando y cómo te encuentra", comenta nuestra invitada. Según explica, entender la data publicitaria permite después combinar estrategias más precisas con campañas de targeting o palabras clave. Pero Lilibeth también hace una distinción fundamental entre crear libros y construir una marca: "Si quieres crear un libro lo que vas a ganar es muy poco… pero si quieres crear una marca nos vamos a diferentes segmentos a vender, ya sea TikTok Shop, otras redes sociales, Pinterest". Para ella, el verdadero potencial está en trascender el formato y construir una identidad propia. Porque al final, como dice, "la persona te compra a ti". Instagram: @lilibeth_fernandezoficial Youtube: @lilibeth_fernandezoficial LinkedIn: @lilibeth-fernandez80

Show me the incentive…and I'll show you the outcome! So, based on the timing…you might assume that introductory statement indicates something about how $7 billion in new private equity financing would sweeten the Keurig Dr Pepper business spilt, support the JDE Peet's deal, or maybe even feed off an activist investor. Though, it's important to recall I'm not an equity analyst or KDP individual investor, which means I admittedly wasn't super concerned about certain negative consequences of the transaction…or how using a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust would've been more favorable to shareholders compared to the agreed upon structure ultimately benefitting JAB Holding Company. And while I obviously understand “an elevated debt load” is interconnected (and influential) to the “North Star” transformation work required to establish two strong, successful companies…I intentionally looked past capitalization strategies and will do so again this content piece. Instead, I'll draw upon my last 15+ years of deep domain expertise…being prominently positioned within the emerging and intersecting CPG categories of food, beverages, and dietary supplements, to uncover a critical misalignment that could cause major long-term KDP “Beverage Co.” concerns. As mentioned within its recent Investor Day presentation, KDP wants to establish growth platforms in large and attractive categories. Since “energy” is the fastest growing $10B+ liquid refreshment beverage category…it's obviously the most important inside KDP. And we're going to focus exclusively on dynamics between Nutrabolt and GHOST that I originally brought up in October 2024 when KDP announced it was acquiring GHOST Lifestyle. But maybe within that content piece (or at least shortly after), I expressed my belief that KDP would eventually seek corrective measures…most likely fixing any potential incentive misalignment through further investment in Nutrabolt. However, since last year's KDP and GHOST deal announcement…A LOT has happened from Bloom Sparkling Energy drinks becoming a categorical superstar and (as a result) Nutrabolt acquiring majority stake in Bloom Nutrition to the beforementioned complicated KDP business separation plans. And there's another interesting tidbit popping up but (either way) change at this level predictably raised questions recently from you guys (and beverage industry trade publications) asking if I had an evolved theory surrounding how KDP might design a new system where Nutrabolt and GHOST have aligned incentives. And since I wouldn't expect any substantial "Beverage Co." investment activity until the KDP and JDE Peet's transaction is complete (and subsequent separation event occurs), I'll discuss if Nutrabolt should be strategically “patient” or “aggressive” as the “future optionality” window opens after KDP “Beverage Co.” matures independently. But despite obvious competitive similarities, this shouldn't be interpreted as some kind of “GHOST versus Nutrabolt” content piece, as each company is defining their future through different strategic vectors. Instead, I hope you recognized the “hidden risk” regarding how Big CPG continues to reshape its portfolio architecture. Today, Big CPG wants an increasingly larger amount of exposure to this four-way intersection of taste, convenience, nutrition, and functionality. We are currently at the stage where Big CPG portfolios acquire (or partner with) multiple sports nutrition competitors across growth platforms…and could create the type of challenges outlined within this content piece.

Over the years we've seen literally thousands of people using a couple dozen different strategies to try to earn a great income from the world's largest e-commerce platform.   Today we explore several of the options you have and then explain why we feel so strongly about one particular strategy. It's the foundational strategy taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com new seller modules.   The strategy we are most excited to start all new students with is called Replens, and right now is arguably the best time ever to get started based on obvious trends, software that is now available as well as Amazon‘s own efforts to smooth the process of being a reseller.   Several other opportunities are discussed today as well including building a brand, KDP books, selling used books, drop shipping and others.   Check out our sponsor Stick around at the end of the episode to hear about an inventory sourcing tool that's really gaining momentum in our community! It's called Arbisource - get the special free seven-day trial at SilentJim.com/arb   Show note LINKS: 3pmercury.com/friends 3pmercury.com/webinar: Recording of a webinar that breaks down the two steps to reselling with 3PMercury   Email Jim personally anytime at JimCockrum@gmail.com   SilentJim.com/keepa - Keepa is the only tool you need when starting off selling. Our Keepa podcast episode is number 369 at https://SilentJim.com. It is a great intro to what Keepa is and why it's our recommended super inexpensive tool.   Tactical Arbitrage SilentJim.com/ta : Part of Seller 365 at SilentJim.com/365 Arbisource: SilentJim.com/arb : A sourcing tool gaining popularity in our community Nepeto: SilentJim.com/oaleads : A sourcing tool used and loved by many in our community   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!                

GRATIS el libro "Escritor de éxito" ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Lláma☎ o WhatsApp: +34640667855 RESUMEN: Descubre por qué es vital controlar tu cuenta de Amazon KDP si autopublicas libros. Evita estafas, maximiza tus ingresos y aprovecha todas las herramientas de marketing que ofrece Amazon. Aprende por qué publicar a través de distribuidores te hace perder poder sobre tu obra. ¡Toma el control total de tu libro y publica de forma inteligente! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Importancia de controlar tu cuenta KDP ▶️01:22 Pérdida de control al usar distribuidores ▶️02:50 Riesgos de terceros cobrando regalías ▶️03:57 Amazon KDP te paga directamente ▶️04:59 Promesas engañosas de autopublicadoras ▶️06:02 Letra Minúscula no vende libros en su web ▶️07:06 No puedes cambiar el precio del libro ▶️07:57 Problemas con cambios y descripciones ▶️09:02 Ventajas de usar KDP Select en Amazon ▶️10:09 Sin KDP, no puedes hacer Amazon Ads ▶️11:11 Control total del dinero para el autor ▶️12:09 No cedas el control de tu libro a otros ▶️13:06 Editorial Letra Minúscula puede ayudarte

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how indie authors can balance the creative work of writing with the ongoing demands of marketing and business management. Other questions include: Is it smart to include QR codes in your e-books and print editions, and what's the best way to use them? How can an author with a traditionally published background reach a wider audience for a self-published book? What's the best way to synchronize publication dates across KDP and IngramSpark? Can IngramSpark produce a book that's already published through Amazon KDP? How should authors handle distribution when a book appears on Amazon through Ingram? What are the pros and cons of outsourcing versus handling all publishing tasks solo? And More! Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Hosts Michael La Ronn is ALLi's Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com. Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.  

Im the Juggernaut, BEEOOOTCCHHHH - A Hip-Hop Mix by KDP - 2025 by Kurlee Daddee Productions

Bienvenido al podcast Inteligencia Artificial para emprender. Soy Borja Girón y puedes encontrarme en borjagiron.com. Hoy voy a hablar sobre: “Publica tu primer libro con IA en 30 días, sin complicarte”.Hablemos como si estuviéramos tomando un café. Mucha gente sueña con escribir un libro, pero no encuentra tiempo. La IA te quita gran parte del trabajo pesado: te ayuda a ordenar ideas, escribir un primer borrador, corregir, diseñar la portada, grabar el audiolibro y preparar la promoción. Tú pones la experiencia y el criterio. La IA pone la velocidad.La ruta simple en 6 pasos1) Idea y promesa- Define un problema concreto que tu libro resuelve en 2 frases. Ejemplo: “Cómo conseguir tus primeros 100 clientes si empiezas de cero”.- Pide a la IA 10 títulos claros y elige uno con promesa directa.2) Índice y borrador- Pide un índice con 8-10 capítulos, casos prácticos y ejercicios.- Escribe tú la introducción (desde el corazón) y deja que la IA proponga el primer borrador de cada capítulo con tus puntos clave.3) Tu voz y calidad- Revisa cada capítulo: añade ejemplos propios, quita paja, corrige datos.- Pide a la IA: “revisa ortografía y hazlo más claro, tono cercano, frases cortas”.- Evita copiar: si incluyes citas o datos, pon la fuente. Tu experiencia es lo que da valor.4) Diseño, portada y maquetación- Portada: crea 3 propuestas con IA y termina en Canva con tu toque.- Maquetación: usa una herramienta de maquetación simple para crear versión Kindle y PDF imprimible.- Prueba de lectura: imprime o lee en una tablet y marca mejoras.5) Audiolibro y formatos- Grábalo tú en una tarde por capítulos o usa tu voz clonada si te sientes cómodo.- Exporta en mp3 por capítulos y prepara una edición limpia.6) Lanzamiento y ventas- Publica en Amazon KDP (ebook y tapa blanda) y en tu web.- Prepara 7 posts y 7 emails contando historias del libro: errores, aprendizajes, un capítulo gratis.- Ofrece un bonus: plantillas, una clase o una sesión grupal para los compradores.Una historia inspiradoraUna consultora de marketing local convirtió sus mejores hilos y posts en un libro corto: “Marketing en 90 minutos”. Usó IA para ordenar ideas, crear el borrador y corregir. En 3 semanas lanzó ebook, papel y audiolibro. Hizo 5 Reels contando errores comunes y regaló un capítulo a su lista. Resultado del primer mes: ventas modestas pero constantes y, lo más importante, 14 nuevas sesiones de consultoría por ser “la autora de…”. Aprendizaje: el libro abre puertas y la IA reduce el tiempo de producción.Pequeñas automatizaciones que marcan diferencia- Generación de títulos, índices y bullets por capítulo.- Revisiones de estilo y ortografía.- Resúmenes por capítulo para posts, newsletter y LinkedIn.- Portada en varios estilos y mockups para redes.- Descripción del libro y palabras clave para la ficha de Amazon.- Guiones cortos para Reels presentando cada capítulo en 30 segundos.Riesgos y cómo evitarlos- Sonar genérico: añade tus historias, nombres de clientes (con permiso) y capturas de procesos reales.- Errores o datos viejos: verifica estadísticas y citas antes de publicar.- Dependencia de la IA: úsala de copiloto, no de piloto. Tú decides qué va y qué no.Pequeña pausaEste episodio está patrocinado por Systeme, la herramienta de marketing todo en uno gratuita con la que puedes crear tu web, blog, landing page y tienda online, crear automatizaciones y embudos de venta, realizar tus campañas de email marketing, vender cursos online, añadir pagos online e incluso crear webinars automatizados. Puedes empezar a usar Systeme gratis entrando en borjagiron.com/systeme o desde el link de la descripción. Y ahora continuamos con el episodioCómo conectar el libro con clientes- CTA al final de cada capítulo: “Descarga la plantilla” o “Agenda una sesión”.- Bonus de lanzamiento por 7 días: acceso a un taller grabado.- Serie de Stories y Reels: “1 idea por día del capítulo X aplicada a [problema]”.- Club de lectura: directo semanal durante 4 semanas respondiendo preguntas de compradores.Guion rápido para tu primer Reel- Gancho: “Escribí un libro en 30 días con ayuda de IA. Te cuento cómo.”- 3 pasos: índice con IA, tu voz + revisión, portada en Canva.- CTA: “Comenta LIBRO y te mando el índice plantilla.”Resumen del episodio- Un libro bien enfocado puede atraer clientes, no solo ventas del libro.- La IA acelera idea, borrador, corrección, portada, audiolibro y promoción.- El éxito llega con tu experiencia, ejemplos reales y un CTA claro hacia tus servicios.Claves- Una promesa concreta y un índice útil.- Tu voz manda: añade casos reales y ejercicios.- Multiplica el contenido: capítulos = posts, emails y Reels.- Llamada a la acción en cada pieza.Plan de acción para emprendedores- Día 1: Define promesa y pide 10 títulos con la IA. Elige uno.- Día 2: Genera índice y escribe la introducción tú.- Días 3-10: Borrador capítulo a capítulo con revisión diaria (30-60 min).- Días 11-14: Corrección final y maquetación. Crea portada y mockups.- Día 15: Sube a KDP y prepara ficha. Graba audiolibro si puedes.- Días 16-21: Crea 7 posts, 7 emails y 7 Reels. Lanza con bonus de 7 días.- Día 30: Revisa métricas: ventas, DMs y reservas. Ajusta título, descripción y CTA.Antes de despedirme, recomendación importante: únete al Club de Emprendedores Triunfers en Triunfers.com.- Deja de tomar malas decisiones en tu negocio.- Club Privado de Emprendedores que nos ayudamos a solucionar dudas y problemas para tomar mejores decisiones de negocio.- Una mala decisión puede hundir tu negocioAdemás de hacerte perder mucho tiempo y dinero- Sin olvidar la frustración, ansiedad, tener que cerrar tu negocio y abandonar tu sueño de emprender con libertad- Deja de tomar malas decisiones. Antes de hacer algo pregunta a los expertos del club.Puedes empezar por preguntarme cómo estoy creando automatizando todos mis podcasts con Intelegencia Artificial, publicando libros con IA en Amazon o creando proyectos increíbles también con IA.Y para estar al día sin ruido, entra en Inteligencia Artificial Hoy.com, con todas las noticias y novedades sobre inteligencia artificial, actualizadas cada día y sin publicidad.Gracias por escuchar y por compartir este episodio con ese emprendedor que lo pueda necesitar. Te espero mañana en el próximo episodio. 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KDP just expanded its print distribution to new global markets, giving authors more reach than ever before. Meanwhile, Amazon Ads opened up Sponsored Brands access for every author, even if you only have one book. There's also plenty happening around the publishing world, from major events to author opportunities you won't want to miss. Tune in for the latest industry updates, insights, and surprises in this week's Self-Publishing News. The Final 3: Your Publishing Playbook, Rewritten (Kickstarter) - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter MK Williams - https://1mkwilliams.com/ KDP Forum: Distribute your print books in the Republic of Ireland and Belgium marketplaces - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Distribute-your-print-books-in-the-Republic-of-Ireland-and-Belgium-marketplaces?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum Book Bounty:

Warszawa staje się centrum debaty o bezpieczeństwie – trwa Warsaw Security Forum z udziałem Zełenskiego, Tuska i Stoltenberga. GUS poda dziś wstępny odczyt inflacji za wrzesień, a rynki analizują dane z Europy. W tle politycznego i gospodarczego napięcia trwa spór o prędkość polskiej KDP – rząd chce 350 km/h, prezydent 250 km/h, a Pesa szykuje się na oba warianty.

Horror author and editor Taryn Womack joins Rich and co-host Kayla Deickman to talk ghost hunting in Gettysburg, haunted dolls, and her short-story collection Down a Dark Road. She opens up about writing vs. editing, the reality of self-publishing and marketing, and why campfire-style micro-stories can still deliver big chills. You'll also hear actionable ideas for audiobook production, gift-shop placement, and turning local legends into page-turners. Sponsored by Harford County Living Guest Bio:  Taryn Womack is a Maryland-based horror author and editor with a B.A. in English (creative writing & publication) from the University of Baltimore (2019). Her collection Down a Dark Road (2023) gathers campfire-style short horror stories inspired by hauntings, mines, and eerie objects; she's currently drafting a romantasy novel and developing a haunted-antiques concept. When she's not writing or editing, Taryn explores historic sites (hello, Gettysburg) and works in Bel Air, MD—often swapping critiques (and jokes) with best friend and illustrator Kayla Deickman. Main Topics: ·         “Down a Dark Road”: concept, timeline, and favorite stories (“The Mines,” “The Doll,” “Snowman”)·         Ghost-tour inspirations: Gettysburg's Jenny Wade House & the Orphanage, Alcatraz daytime tour·         Haunted dolls & The Conjuring universe; why real porcelain/Raggedy Ann-style dolls are scarier than movie props·         Writing vs. editing: process, drafts, beta reads, and Taryn's editing style/preferences·         Self-publishing realities (IngramSpark vs. KDP), royalties, and why buying direct helps authors·         Marketing on a budget: podcasts, campground gift shops, seasonal bundles, audiobook casting ideas·         Overcoming writer's block; why “the first draft always sucks” and how to push through·         Local-legend story ideas: Chessie, Black Aggie, Maryland folklore, Havre de Grace/Jerusalem Mill angles  Resources mentioned: ·         Down a Dark Road by Taryn Womack (short horror collection; 2023)·         Gettysburg ghost tours; Jenny Wade House; the Orphanage (story “The Doll” inspiration)·         Alcatraz (day tour)Send us a textDonate HereSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Premier Donald Tusk ogłosił wczoraj „historyczne zamówienia” na rozwój polskich kolei. Szef rządu zapowiedział, że Ministerstwo Infrastruktury planuje przeznaczyć gigantyczne środki na zakup nowoczesnego taboru i że w przedsięwzięcie mają być włączone polskie firmy. Zapowiedź brzmiała jak obietnica przełomu – ale zdaniem Mikołaja Wilda, byłego prezesa Centralnego Portu Komunikacyjnego, w praktyce może okazać się jedynie politycznym chwytem.„Wyścig, w którym nie mamy szans”Albo premier nie ma świadomości, jaki jest potencjał polskich producentów taboru, albo świadomie zaprasza ich do wyścigu, w którym nie mają żadnych szans. W takim przypadku mamy do czynienia z obłudnym chwytem komunikacji politycznej– powiedział Mikołaj Wild w Poranku Radia Wnet.Według eksperta, polskie firmy nie są dziś w stanie samodzielnie konkurować przy produkcji składów osiągających prędkość powyżej 300 km/h.Ich udział będzie taki, jak soku owocowego w napojach owocowych: kilka procent, tylko po to, by można było powiedzieć, że zapewniono local content– podkreśla.Fikcyjny udział polskiego przemysłuByły szef CPK nie ma złudzeń, co do obecnej sytuacji.To będzie czysto fikcyjny udział. Polscy przedsiębiorcy zostaną sprowadzeni do roli „kwiatka do kożucha”, całkowicie zbędnego ornamentu– zaznacza.Problemem jest nie tylko struktura przetargu, ale też jego kalendarz.Ogłoszono go blisko 10 lat przed uruchomieniem pierwszych długich linii dużych prędkości Warszawa–Wrocław i Warszawa–Poznań. Trudno oprzeć się wrażeniu, że to przetarg przedwczesny, pozbawiony uzasadnienia ekonomicznego– wskazuje Wild.Jedynym realnym mechanizmem kontroli pozostaje dziś nadzór właścicielski nad PKP Intercity, które prowadzi postępowanie.Apel: wstrzymać szkodliwy przetargDlatego Stowarzyszenie „Tak dla CPK”, z którym współpracuje Wild, przygotowało petycję wzywającą rząd do zatrzymania procedury.Chcemy dać szansę polskim przedsiębiorcom, wspólnie ze spółką CPK, na stworzenie taboru najlepiej dostosowanego do polskich warunków i potrzeb pasażerów– mówi.Ekspert przypomina, że tak postępowały inne państwa.Niemcy wykorzystali rozwój KDP do wzmocnienia Siemensa, Francuzi Alstomu, Japonia Hitachi, a Korea Hyundai Rotem. To naturalny sposób wykorzystania dźwigni rozwojowej, jaką daje kolej dużych prędkości– przypomina.„Nie zmarnujmy tej szansy”Zdaniem Wilda, dziś ta dźwignia jest świadomie odkładana na półkę. Dlatego petycja wzywa do:natychmiastowego wstrzymania przetargu PKP Intercity na zagraniczne składy,uruchomienia programu finansowanego ze środków na innowacje, którego celem będzie stworzenie polskiego pociągu KDP,zainicjowania wspólnych przedsięwzięć typu joint venture między CPK a krajowymi producentami.Cel? By pierwsze polskie składy zdolne do osiągania 250 km/h weszły do eksploatacji około 2032 roku – wtedy, gdy otwarty ma być pierwszy odcinek Warszawa–Łódź.To unikalna szansa rozwojowa. Jeśli ją zmarnujemy, sprowadzimy polski przemysł do roli statysty na własnym rynku– ostrzega Mikołaj Wild.

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how a debut author can promote a first audiobook without an existing platform. Other questions include: How can an urban fantasy with an unrequited-love subplot be marketed without signaling it's a romance? Can authors obtain a tax exemption when purchasing author copies on KDP? Where should a charity's endorsement logo go on a children's book cover, and what permissions are required? What's the best ebook format and software—and how do ISBNs factor in? Any practical tips for generating usable AI images for author projects? How do ALLi members find the current IngramSpark revision code? And More! Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Hosts Michael La Ronn is ALLi's Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com. Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.  

Behind Dr Pepper's Fansville Gameplan with Ben SylvanNo brand collaboration is as synonymous with college football as Dr Pepper, and that's by no mistake. Now in its eight season, the leaders behind Fansville's effervescent brand story are running all new plays.In this episode of Brand Insider, Kate Terhune goes 1:1 with Ben Sylvan, SVP of Connected Media at Keurig Dr Pepper, to unpack how he's retooling a modern CPG media engine around one interconnected strategy.Fresh from The Trade Desk, Ben walks through why KDP moved from a “Chipotle assembly line” of channel owners to a true PESO formation—one integrated lead tackles everything from the biggest screen to the IRL interaction at point of sale. He talks team structures that empower success and measurement playbooks that allow for real time refinements.Ben's north star is simple: growth. The gameplan? Precision, personalization, and partnerships—from Jerry Jones in an “away game” cameo to RC Cola's legacy with the Chicago Bears. If you're building connected media for outcomes—not org charts—this conversation is your playbook.

Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. I just finished enrolling new students into Cookbooks on KDP and wanted to share something with you based on my conversations with aspiring cookbook authors. When I talk to successful cooks, bakers, dietitians, chefs, and others who have a ton of kitchen experience to share, I hear them say things like: “I don't have time.” “I'm not techie enough.” “Do I need an audience first?”  “I'm not a dietitian”. But underneath those words is something we all face, what I call Doubt Soup. In this episode, I explore how doubt shows up in disguise, why it keeps so many cookbook dreams on hold, and what we can do instead of sit in the Doubt Soup.  Things We Mention in This Episode: Join the waitlist for the 2026 cohort of Cookbooks on KDP 

https://triunfacontulibro.com/Hay entrevistas que te reconcilian con el porqué de escribir. La de hoy es una de esas.  Estela Moreno Bermúdez tomó una experiencia dura y la convirtió en Pepuka, un proyecto que ayuda a los niños a poner nombre a lo que sienten y a los docentes a identificar lo que a veces ocurre en casa… para poder actuar.  En la conversación no hablamos de épicas, sino de decisiones terrenales que cualquiera puede tomar si quiere contar su historia para ayudar y lograr que llegue a muchas manos.  ¿Cómo eliges el formato sin edulcorar ni asustar? ¿Qué pasa después de la lectura para que los niños se atrevan a hablar? ¿Cómo se gana la confianza de un claustro que no te conoce? Y la pregunta que todos pensamos en secreto: ¿cómo haces que ese libro circule de verdad? Lo que te llevas al escuchar (sin destripes) El enfoque que convierte un testimonio en un libro que acompaña. Por qué el cuento funciona a distintas edades sin perder profundidad. El “después del libro”: un taller–debate que abre conversaciones necesarias. Pistas para que los peques sepan a quién contarle lo que les pasa. Claves para que los docentes reconozcan señales y activen ayuda. Cómo empezar pequeño (tu cole, tu barrio) y multiplicar el boca-oreja. La combinación que da alcance y control a la vez: KDP + tirada propia. Cuándo crear materiales de apoyo para que los centros adopten tu libro. Un lanzamiento sin humo: comunicar antes de publicar. “Las historias dan las palabras que a veces nos faltan.” — Estela Si llevas tiempo dándole vueltas a tu libro —y te frena el pudor, el tiempo o el “¿y quién me va a leer?”— esta charla es para ti. No necesitas un altavoz gigante: necesitas personas reales escuchando, preguntando y recomendando. Y eso se construye con empatía, método y constancia. Al final del episodio tendrás claro por dónde empezar hoy: cómo encarar tu historia sin caer en el dramatismo, qué formato escoger, con quién hablar primero y qué ofrecer para que tu libro no se quede en la estantería. Lo demás llega solo: cuando una historia sirve, circula. Escucha la entrevista completa con Estela Moreno Bermúdez y descubre el cómo paso a paso. (Enlace al podcast)  

With its original investment thesis proven accurate, Nutrabolt has decided to expand its strategic partnership with Bloom Nutrition. So, this content will provide you with the legitimate “insider” deep dive insights needed to really understand the nuance behind why Nutrabolt and Bloom Nutrition both decided to expand their strategic partnership, what it unlocks for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), and how it could impact the energy drinks market going forward. So, why is this such big news? Comparatively speaking, there isn't a single (early stage) brand (in my opinion) currently displaying the same level of beverage industry upside potential…especially within such an important large category like energy drinks. And while that original strategic growth capital obviously fueled and accelerated many key areas like (most notably) product innovation…I can say with complete confidence that the record-setting explosive growth year of Bloom Sparkling Energy (or the initial breakout success of Bloom Pop) would not have happened without Nutrabolt. Also, I'm not even referencing any impact from the Nutrabolt and KDP strategic partnership either…as the biggest value Nutrabolt provided to Bloom was ensuring “Icarus” didn't fly too close to the sun. The truth is…Bloom already had the vision, but it needed that trusted “big brother” to help with the recent brand evolution. But the expanded investment strengthens the commercial partnership between Bloom and Nutrabolt, thus by proxy also strengthens the commercial partnership between Bloom and KDP (which has played a valued role in the Bloom retail strategy). And for those living under a rock…let me backtrack and mention that KDP acquired a significant minority equity stake in Nutrabolt about three years ago. Similarly, I can say with complete confidence, whether in terms of new categories, expanding usage occasions, attracting a broader consumer base…or just indirectly providing Nutrabolt with a much-needed kick in the ass around brand marketing, the “powerful step-change growth opportunity for Nutrabolt,” would not have happened without Bloom. The truth is…Nutrabolt already had the strategic discipline, but it needed that passionate energetic “little brother” to help with the recent company evolution. Nutrabolt is now on pace to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue on a consolidated basis…and has transformed into one of the fastest-growing and most talked-about global active health and wellness companies. But where does that take Nutrabolt next? Does becoming the majority owner of Bloom (strengthen or weaken) my Nutrabolt IPO prediction from several years ago? I've always felt Nutrabolt becoming a public company would be advantageous for KDP as well…as I've been mentioning this proxy strategic investment vehicle concept for years. Obviously, the recent CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar Energy, and PepsiCo transaction further confirmed the importance of this “strategic category captain” structure. So, my conviction should be stronger than ever around KDP utilizing Nutrabolt as the “active nutrition” category captain, but that would require me turning a blind eye to the recent announcement that KDP would acquire JDE Peet's (and subsequently separated into two separate independent companies…currently given generic “Global Coffee Co.” and “Beverage Co.” placeholder names). And while KDP streamlining itself doesn't necessarily diminish the chances of a Nutrabolt IPO, it likely complicates the beforementioned idea of being the “KDP Beverage Co.” active nutrition category captain.

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 Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 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

Send me a Text!Lauren shares the heart behind her book, Winston and the Missing Apples, and invites you to consider writing your own.In this inspiring and practical episode, you'll learn:Why storytelling matters in books and in businessWhat it really looks like to write and publish your own children's bookHow to find an illustrator, get an ISBN, and choose between KDP and PrintNinjaSimple ways to promote your book and start sharing it with readersWhether you're an educator, a parent, or a creator with a story to tell—this is your sign to start.

Send us a textDr. Pepper is making an $18 billion play in the global coffee market, acquiring Dutch giant JDE Peet's and splitting into two standalone companies. The deal creates a new coffee contender set to rival Nestlé.Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Dr. Pepper is betting big, what the move says about synergies and strategy, and why investors sent KDP's stock down.They also explore what this means for global beverage competition and whether Dr. Pepper can truly challenge Nestlé's dominance.Links:Reuters: Keurig Dr Pepper brews coffee challenge to Nestlé with $18 billion JDE Peet's takeoverRelated Market Outsiders episodes you'll love:PepsiCo Earnings Surprise (July 2025) – Shares jump as Pepsi's diversification strategy pays off, with implications for the broader drinks market.Coca-Cola's Growth Challenge (June 2025) – How Coke is managing slowing soda sales while leaning into new categories.Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube.Subscribe to the Market Outsiders feed for daily episodes (Apple, Spotify).Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTubeConnect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedInListen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Authors are buzzing over a new discovery in Audible's terms—and it could mean major changes to royalties and transparency. From audiobooks and AI tools to record-breaking sales and hidden fine print, this week's news covers it all. Don't miss your chance to act on limited-time offers and stay ahead of the curve. One overlooked line in KDP could explain everything. Sources: My Kickstarter Campaign - https://dalelinks.com/thefinal3 Daniel Greene: Nail in Audible's coffin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BJIZA_OpDw&list=PLXCkkWHluK4Cr5gtRbFDrnkix22aFLwQI&index=1&t=2s Convince Audible to revise it's New Royalty Model - https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-model Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ Voices by INAudio - https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/ Fast Company: Spotify just redesigned the way you'll ‘listen' to audiobooks - https://www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spotify-follow-along Spoken - https://ihave.spoken.press/ Writer Beware: Author Complaints, Conflicts of Interest at Fortis Publishing - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/22/author-complaints-conflicts-of-interest-at-fortis-publishing/ ALLi News Podcast: AI-Generated Fake Books Resurface on Amazon - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-ai-generated-fake-books/ Latest Smashwords Sale Breaks Records - https://www.smashwords.com/about/updates  Tax updates for books sold in Brazil and Romania. - Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com ALLi: Why Amazon Book Launches Fall Flat—and What to Do Instead: Publishing for Profit with Joe Solari - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-book-launches/  Author Nation – https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) ProWritingAid Storyteller's Sale - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid offer good through August 28, 2025 (affiliate link) Dibbly Summer Sale - https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly - use SUMMERSALE12 for 12% off - good until September 8, 2025 (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com - $1 sale is good ONLY in August 2025 Booklinker: Fix Your Book Description in Four Steps - https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/Book-description Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 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

By now, you've undoubtedly heard the business news that Keurig Dr Pepper entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JDE Peet's worldwide portfolio of beloved coffee brands. Under the terms of the agreement, KDP will purchase all outstanding ordinary shares of JDE Peet's…valuing the all-cash transaction at approximately $18.3 billion. And you might be thinking, “wow I didn't realize KDP was Mr. Money Bags,” especially after I mentioned in content recently that the almost $2 billion GHOST Lifestyle acquisition last year was its largest deal to date. But to understand what's really going on…it requires a history lesson that begins with Johann Adam Benckiser founding an industrial chemicals business in 1823. Though, the real business history nerds will recognize the initials of Johann Adam Benckiser for another reason. JAB Holding Company was formed in 2012, as a partner-led investment firm, with the consolidation of all business assets. During that early formation process, JAB Holding Company created the Coffee & Beverages Investment Platform via the take private transactions of Peet's Coffee and D.E Masterblenders. Then, a few years later…that investment platform expanded when it merged with the coffee division of Mondelez International (essentially creating the JDE portion of JDE Peet's). But in 2016, JAB Holding Company was involved in another coffee-related “take private transaction,” this time acquiring Keurig Green Mountain for $13.9 billion. Then, in 2018, Keurig Green Mountain acquired Dr Pepper Snapple Group for $18.7 billion…with JAB Holding Company owning (at the time) 73% of the combined Keurig Dr Pepper company. And while ownership percentages have fluctuated greatly over the years (especially on the KDP side), all roads still lead back to JAB Holding Company (even though you will see only a minor mention of it buried within the JDE Peet's transaction details section of the press release). So, what I'm saying is JAB Holding Company basically created both JDE Peet's and KDP…and thus, JAB Holding Company can essentially recreate JDE Peet's and KDP! After the M&A transaction closes, KDP plans to separate into two independent, U.S.-listed publicly traded companies…currently given generic “Global Coffee Co.” and “Beverage Co.” placeholder names. Yet, with a portfolio of iconic and emerging brands (generating more than $11 billion in annual net sales), a differentiated and expanding DSD distribution system, and a proven, capital-efficient “build, buy, partner” growth model, “Beverage Co.” will ACTUALLY not change much (at least initially). Instead, “Beverage Co.” will significantly improve due to sharper focused decision-making, tailored capital allocation strategies, and enhanced optionality overall. Essentially, the previous KDP “Refreshment Beverages” segment gets better through simplification. In just two short years, KDP went from getting its categorical ass whipped to controlling the most intriguing “active nutrition” brand portfolio by (1) acquiring a large stake in the maker of C4 Energy, (2) strategically partnering with Electrolit and Black Rifle Coffee, (3) acquiring GHOST, and (4) getting access to Bloom Nutrition through a proxy investment by Nutrabolt. But then, for the final part of my latest first principles content piece, I'll reconsider an element from my previous KDP “active nutrition” brand portfolio content…and examine possible new contagion effects from this separation announcement.

Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the podcast I share three questions that came up during Recipe Week LIVE 2025: how to ethically adapt recipes, how to move from passive learning to active doing, and how to price a self-published print cookbook on Amazon with confidence. Today on the show, I share: Adaptation & attribution: Why ingredient lists and basic processes aren't generally copyrightable and how your expression (voice, headnotes, tips, stories, history, technique rationale) creates protectable originality. Simple, honest “inspired by/adapted from” credit keeps you on solid ethical ground. From learning to doing: Why passive learning feels comfortable, and how small, courageous actions (blank page → draft → test → iterate) build momentum. Use tools like a Pre-Recipe Tool or documentation is the bridge to capture ideas and start writing. Pricing with confidence: Why $25–$40 is common for premium print cookbooks, how color and page count affect your KDP print costs, and why price is a signal of value and not a race to the bottom with a lost cost book. Consider your margin and own your profit goal. Things We Mention in This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP (September 2025 enrolling soon) KDP Printing Cost & Royalty Calculator  

Publishing a paperback book through Amazon KDP can seem straightforward, but producing a professional, print-ready title involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work. In this week's episode of Fully Booked, author Michael Pickard joins Craig and Roland to break down the KDP paperback process. From formatting your manuscript and solving layout challenges to working with cover designers and preparing final files for upload, Mike shares the key steps many first-time authors overlook. With more than a dozen titles to his name, Mike offers practical advice drawn from years of self-publishing experience and from guiding other authors through the process. He explains how to avoid costly formatting mistakes, manage ISBN decisions, and ensure that your book meets professional standards before it goes live. Along the way, he shares lessons learned from proofing, coordinating with designers, and navigating KDP's print-on-demand limitations. For anyone beginning their print book journey, this conversation delivers a clear and realistic guide to creating a high-quality paperback without traditional publishing support.   Michael Pickard https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFNIO   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book? https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links: https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast  

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In this episode, let's talk about all things KDP. How can you utilize it for your own Amazon brand, help boost your sales, and create your own books for another source of income. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Unlock these secret strategies for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and transform your Amazon entrepreneurial journey with insights from our conversation with Shivali Patel. You'll discover how KDP can become a powerful tool for brand expansion, offering sustained royalties with much less hassle than traditional publishing. Shivali shares her incredible path from a teenage entrepreneur to a successful KDP author and Amazon FBA seller, emphasizing the importance of creative control and the freedom from traditional publishers that KDP provides. Throughout the episode, we tackle the nuances of maximizing success on the KDP platform. From the necessity of thorough research in the Kindle Store to the savvy use of tools like Helium 10, we provide a roadmap for aspiring authors. Learn from industry veterans like Dominic, who has mastered the art of selling over 1.5 million paperbacks, and uncover strategies for identifying trends, optimizing keywords, and breaking into lucrative niches. Whether it's conducting manual research or harnessing AI tools for book creation, this episode is packed with practical techniques to elevate your publishing game. The conversation takes a strategic turn as we explore keyword optimization and competitor research to enhance book visibility. With the assistance of Helium 10 tools like Cerebro and Magnet, we dive into methods for refining search results and selecting high-impact keywords. Explore how AI can streamline the writing process, from organizing content to crafting compelling descriptions. By integrating creativity with data-driven insights, this episode serves as your guide to capitalizing on KDP's potential and achieving lasting success in the publishing world. In episode 692 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Carrie and Shivali discuss: 00:01 - Utilizing KDP for Online Sales 01:58 - Leveraging Amazon KDP for Passive Income Potential 10:22 - Analyzing Kindle Store for KDP Books 13:20 - Researching Book Niches for Success 16:09 - Inconsistent Revenue Data on Amazon 17:46 - Strategic Approach to Amazon Keywords 23:35 - Competitor Research With Helium 10's Chrome Extension 29:04 - Keyword Research For KDP With Magnet and Cerebro 34:09 - Custom GPTs for Brand Promotion 39:13 - Benefits of Enrolling in KDP Select 44:02 - Utilizing KDP As An Amazon Seller

We recently had the pleasure of hosting international bestselling author J.L. Witterick on The Writing Community Chat Show, a show recently ranked among the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK. In a wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Jennifer, a master of emotional depth and compelling narratives, shared her journey from a high-stakes career in finance to becoming a globally recognized author. The interview offered a glimpse into her creative process and the powerful themes of her work.Check out her website here.From Finance to Fiction: A Journey of PassionJL Witterick's career path is a story of its own. She was a successful professional in the investment world, even co-founding her own firm, before a documentary inspired her to make a life-altering change. She revealed that her motivation stemmed from the profound emotional connection her books created with readers, a feeling she found more meaningful than the world of finance. Her belief that "anyone can learn to do anything if they want it badly enough" is a powerful message for aspiring writers from any background. Her debut novel, My Mother's Secret, was a testament to this, becoming a worldwide sensation and being translated into 10 languages.The Creative Process: Authenticity and EmotionDuring our chat, JL offered some invaluable advice for other authors. She emphasized that her writing is driven by passion rather than strategy, and that every story, regardless of genre, must feel authentic and be well-researched. She believes the key to a successful novel is creating characters that readers truly care about. She also revealed that her next novel, Stronger, is about 80% complete and is based on a true story from Taiwan. When asked for her most important advice to writers, she offered a classic truth: "everyone's first draft is shit," reminding everyone that perseverance is key.Exploring "The Truth"The conversation also delved into her latest book, You Can't Take the Truth, a young adult dystopian romance. JL described the novel as being about the "transformational power of love." The story is set in a society where people use a dream-inducing drug called "The Truth" to escape their mundane reality. She explained that the love story between the main characters, Flo and Day, serves as the anchor for the plot, which explores themes of appearance versus reality. Her writing style is fast-paced and focuses on the core identity of her characters, making her books accessible and engaging for a broad audience. The book is available now on Amazon. BUY IT HERE.Watch the interview here! Or head over to YouTube. Please consider liking the video, leaving comments, and subscribing. It will help like-minded people find us.

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether media liability insurance is worth the cost for memoir authors and explain how it differs from errors and omissions coverage. Other questions include: What printers offer special features like sprayed edges and foil for print books? How can authors effectively run a presale campaign from their own website? What should I do if Amazon terminates my KDP account? How do Genius Link and Books2Read compare for universal book links? Is it time to reevaluate Findaway Voices now that it's part of Spotify? When do audiobooks become a worthwhile investment of time and money? And More! Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Sponsor The Member Q&A podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Hosts Michael La Ronn is ALLi's Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com. Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.  

Let's talk about how the most intriguing “active nutrition” brand portfolio isn't controlled by some legacy supplement company. Instead, in just two short years, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) went from getting its categorical butt kicked in the “three-headed monster” of active nutrition beverages (aka energy drinks, sports drinks, and protein shakes) to now controlling the most intriguing “active nutrition” brand portfolio by (1) acquiring a large stake in the maker of C4 Energy, (2) strategically partnering with Electrolit and Black Rifle Coffee, (3) acquiring GHOST, and (4) getting access to Bloom Nutrition through a proxy investment by Nutrabolt. And this positive momentum is most evident within the energy drinks market, as the four brands controlled by KDP (e.g. C4 Energy, GHOST Energy, Bloom Sparkling Energy, and Black Rifle energy drinks) now combine to represent over $1 billion in annual run rate net sales…and are scaling rapidly. And in in aggregate…the KDP energy drink portfolio grew about one percentage point of share in 2025 thus far. And after experiencing more than 30% YoY retail sales growth in Q2, KDP holds a 7% share in the U.S. energy drinks market…which only trails the brand portfolio of Monster Beverage, Red Bull, and expanded Celsius Holdings brand portfolio. But having near-term aspirations of hitting a double-digit share position within the fast-growing $26 billion U.S. energy drinks market, KDP must surgically allocate meaningful resources to ensure (1) brand distinction between GHOST and C4 remains mission-critical and (2) Bloom Sparkling Energy gets ample support throughout its scaling phase. Then, in terms of hydration…Electrolit is currently the fastest-growing scaled brand and fourth-largest brand overall in the sports drink category. Benefitting from strong velocities, DSD enabled distribution expansion, and product innovation…Electrolit experienced retail sales growth over 30% YoY and gained more than 1.5 points of market share in Q2. And though I'd argue Electrolit is only scratching the surface of its long-term potential in the U.S. market, the KDP hydration portfolio also contains GHOST. Also, while these “enhanced waters” aren't technically included within this analysis…I'd be silly to not mention the huge rebound of the Bai brand, which has been powered recently in part by the “Sydney Sweeney effect.” KDP also recently acquired Dyla Brands, a manufacturer of powdered drink mixes and liquid water enhancers that should help those active nutrition brands build individual serving stick pack format presence in additional functional beverage categories. And then finally, I'll breakdown the KDP protein beverages platform…which is undoubtedly their laggard within the “three-headed categorical monster” of active nutrition beverages. Yet, in saying that…it might also be the category that sees the most upcoming “build, acquire, and/or partner” business activity. GHOST could (and should) look at relaunching its RTD protein beverages, C4 was rumored to be working on RTD protein beverages leveraging its Hershey's licensing partnership, and Bloom Nutrition could easily extend into RTD protein beverages (giving its female customers a fun mainstream clear whey innovation). But by controlling an intriguing brand portfolio and actively growing its go-to-market prowess and commercial playbook, I believe KDP is well-positioned to continue winning in this important “active nutrition” beverages space.

Last night, we were joined LIVE by none other than Louise Candlish – the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author behind Our House, Our Holiday, The Only Suspect, and her latest thriller A Neighbour's Guide to Murder.Louise's books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, won multiple awards (including the British Book Awards Crime & Thriller of the Year and the Capital Crime Fingerprint Award), and even made it to TV with the smash-hit ITV adaptation of Our House starring Martin Compston and Tuppence Middleton.But more than the accolades, Louise's secret weapon is her ability to find danger in the everyday, crafting stories that feel all too real. And in this interview, she told us exactly how she does it.One viewer left this comment: “Awesome interview!”Her latest book, A Neighbour's Guide to Murder, does exactly that. At its heart is the age-gap friendship between Gwen and Pixie – two neighbours who form an unlikely bond that soon spirals into scandal and, inevitably, murder. BUY IT HERE!Community questions.One of the joys of our live shows is hearing YOUR questions. So it was great to see so many tune into the live show from the various platforms we shared it to. What would really help us grow is if those people, and you, could like the YouTube video, leave a comments, and share it. This will help like-minded people find the show.Support The Writing Community Chat Show.We've recently become a non-profit, dedicated to supporting authors and bringing interviews like this to you free, every week.If you enjoy what we do and want to help us keep growing, you can donate here:

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Daen Lia — home cook, recipe creator, and the author of Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean. You may know Daen from her wildly popular social channels under @daenskitchen, where she shares comforting Mediterranean-inspired recipes with over 6 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Daen Lia learned to cook from her Spanish and Italian mother and grandmother. With the smell of garlic and roasted tomatoes wafting through the kitchen, Daen discovered the alchemy of a few simple ingredients: garlic, olive oil, and whatever is fresh, whether a vegetable or protein, or both.  In this episode, we explore: Why garlic confit is the foundation of nearly every recipe in her cookbook—and how to make it yourself How one simple batch of garlic and olive oil can transform everyday meals The journey from social content to print publishing The six essential ingredients that structure her book: GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, BUTTER, BREAD, CRUMBS, and EGGS Daen's tips for creating content for social media Whether you're new to Mediterranean cooking or a seasoned home cook, Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean offers approachable techniques, bold flavor, and heartfelt inspiration from a kitchen rooted in love and simplicity. Things We Mention in This Episode: Garlic, Olive Oil, + Everything Mediterranean Daen's Kitchen Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP for September 2025 Diana Henry's How to Eat a Peach Matty Mattheson's  Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches: A Cookbook  

Matty Dalrymple talks with David Wogahn about PRINT STRATEGIES FOR INDIES, including the pros and cons of using platforms like IngramSpark and KDP for print-on-demand services, sharing insights on costs, logistics, and strategies for maximizing print book sales. David highlights the technical challenges of producing high-quality print books and the dynamics of managing discounts and pricing. The conversation covers the complexities of print runs, hardcover editions, large print books, and the importance of aligning one's distribution strategy with specific goals and budget.   Interview video at https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist Show notes at https://www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   David Wogahn is the founder and president of AuthorImprints, which is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and has taught self-publishing classes for Writer's Digest University, Jane Friedman, ALLi, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, among other publishing professional organizations. David is the author of six books about self-publishing, including the Countdown to Book Launch® series. In 2012, he became the author of the first LinkedIn Learning course on the topic of self-publishing.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.

What happens when a full-time financial services professional, father of three, and history lover decides to chase a dream? You get Peter Gibbons, indie author, Viking saga master, and winner of one of the biggest indie publishing prizes out there.Peter Gibbons didn't start out with a book deal or a writing degree. In fact, he started with a full-time job in financial services, three kids, a global pandemic, and a dream.During lockdown, Peter discovered Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), a service that allowed him to bring his epic Viking tales to readers around the world. What started as early-morning writing sessions and a lot of caffeine quickly turned into a powerful debut, a growing fanbase, and a life-changing win at the Kindle Storyteller Award.

I've been seeing a ton of passionate GHOST energy drink fans making videos about the switch from textured sleeves to printed cans. And that level of feedback must've gotten really loud when both founders posted the same day (but separately) on social media providing customers with an explanation regarding the packaging change. Though, as an industry strategist, with deep domain expertise in functional beverages (like energy drinks), I feel compelled to provide you with the actual motive beyond the enhanced recyclability aspect (which is technically true). GHOST just wants to make cool shit…but big corporations have their own priorities. Let me explain. From an input cost perspective, GHOST should've switched to printed cans more than a half-billion units earlier…but the brand severely delayed the strategic decision because textured sleeves are a superior brand creative vehicle. Yet now that GHOST is owned by KDP, the beverage giant rightfully wants a less complicated supply chain and more cost-efficient scalable manufacturing process. Though, don't trash GHOST for what you perceive as selling out to Big CPG priorities just yet, as something tells me a large portion of the total cost savings will be reallocated into making even cooler shit happen.

In this episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm joined by Suzanne Lenzer, food stylist, writer, and author of Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker. Suzanne's approach to food and cooking invites us to consider not just what we eat, but how and why, with more spontaneity and less convention. Suzanne shares how she structured Peckish around “vessels” like On Toast, In Jars, Napkins Only, and more, making it easier (and more fun) to plan a night of grazing or to turn an afternoon snack into a small ritual of care. In today's show we talk about:  What mindful snacking actually looks like Why “Girl Dinner” became a cultural moment How to structure meals (or non-meals!) around what you're really craving The beauty of Peckish as both a guide and an invitation If you've ever felt the joy of assembling a little plate that speaks to what you want in that moment, this conversation is for you. Let's celebrate the joy of eating well, one thoughtful snack at a time. Things We Mention in This Episode: Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker Connect with Suzanne Lenzer Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP for September 2025 Diana Henry, How to Eat a Peach  

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Amazon may have just changed the game by letting you collect Vine reviews before your product launches. Project X is back with the $10,000 casting call, and KDP sellers are finally getting in-browser sales data inside the Chrome extension. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's Senior Brand Evangelist, Shivali Patel. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Get Amazon Vine reviews before your product launch https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHUkVFTDNBUEtNVEdTUFlZ Project X Casting Call - h10.me/px2 New Product Announcement: Introducing Amazon Ads Enhanced Video Generator https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffreycohen_amazon-ads-launches-enhanced-ai-powered-video-activity-7345838124293345280-AjIG/ Tariff Pressure Hits Temu and Shein in U.S. as European Growth Accelerates https://www.modaes.com/global/companies/temu-and-shein-users-plummet-in-the-us-over-tariffs-rise-in-europe US user base of Chinese E-commerce platforms Temu & Shein plummets amid US-China trade conflict https://www.koreapost.com/news/articleView.html Alternative options when West Coast ports are congested https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHQ1ZMS0JMVjNDR1JUWjRO Maximum box length for FBA orders to increase https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHRExXTTMyVVhTVEdFNUM2 TikTok Shop opens for business in Japan as US fate hangs in balance https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3316505/tiktok-shop-opens-business-japan-us-fate-hangs-balance Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20nqdl5ydjo From insightful updates to valuable KDP tools, this episode is packed with everything you need to navigate the evolving e-commerce landscape. (Time Stamps) -  In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Shivali covers: 00:50 - Prelaunch Vine Reviews? 02:16 - Project X Casting Call 03:47 - Ads AI Video Generator 05:16 - Helium 10 New Feature Alert 08:33 - Temu & Shein Tariff Fallout 10:17 - Port Congestion Warning 11:18 - FBA Box Dimension Change 13:28 - TikTok Shop Japan 14:37 - TikTok US Buyer Found? 16:41 - Training Tip of The Week

Welcome to another episode of the show. Today, I'm excited to welcome Cristina Carolan. Cristina is a plant-based personal chef and author of Plant-Based Pacific, a cookbook that reflects a vibrant fusion of culinary cultures from Japan, Hawaii, and the Philippines. She's the owner of Chef Veggie, a plant-based personal chef and holistic lifestyle service. A lifelong traveler, Cristina's experiences living in Japan, visiting her mother's homeland of the Philippines, and calling three Hawaiian islands home inform every dish and story in her book. In today's episode, we talk about: The inspiration behind Plant-Based Pacific How Cristina's multicultural upbringing shaped the concept Cristina's cookbook publishing journey Recipes and stories for local meals like Hawaiian Plate Lunch and Filipino Kamayan, all with a plant-based twist Advice for aspiring cookbook authors Whether you're a plant-based cook, a cultural food enthusiast, or dreaming of writing a cookbook, Cristina's story offers warmth, insight, and plenty of practical wisdom for your journey in the kitchen and at your keyboard. Things We Mention in This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP for September 2025 Connect with Cristina Carolan  Order a personalized copy of Plant-Based Pacific  

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we are back to normal. We discuss the Rapids Secondary Transfer Window and try to make sense of that 3-3 draw with New England Revolution. First the buys banter about the Club World Cup and Gold Cup. Are we excited about the USMNT? Is the CWC still a mixed bag? We discuss and give predictions. Then we recap the New England Revolution game. Mark breaks down the goals as the Rapids offense spread the ball and looked great without Djordje Mihailović. Congrats to KDP on the baby on the way. We discuss what went wrong on the three goals conceded. Was Sam Vines' own goal all that bad? What about Chris Armas having words on the referee and Carles Gil drawing a penalty against Sam Bassett? What about the game state? Does this result sting less if Colorado gets a win on Friday? We have thoughts. Then we look ahead to the Rapids Secondary Transfer Window. Stav Lemkin is officially a no, having signed with FC Twente. We talk about the center back, winger, and fullback positions. Could any Rapids players be on the way out? Also Mark breaks out the spreadsheet to discuss the MLSPA player salary information. Lastly, we look ahead to one of the biggest home games of the year. The guys preview Sporting KC and discuss what they've done since firing Peter Vermes. What do the Rapids need to do to win this game? Will they be healthy? How many glizzies will the Rapids Community crush on Friday? Oh, and apologies to anybody from Wheat Ridge.

Send me a Text!Lauren shares the heart behind her book, Winston and the Missing Apples, and invites you to consider writing your own.In this inspiring and practical episode, you'll learn:Why storytelling matters in books and in businessWhat it really looks like to write and publish your own children's bookHow to find an illustrator, get an ISBN, and choose between KDP and PrintNinjaSimple ways to promote your book and start sharing it with readersWhether you're an educator, a parent, or a creator with a story to tell—this is your sign to start.

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! Several times a year, outlets like Eater, Food Network, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, and others publish their roundup features: What's hot in cookbooks this season? They're the pulse checks of the cookbook world and offer a lens into what's resonating now. Today on the show, we'll dive into trends in cookbooks published this spring, each tied to what cookbook buyers are craving and what publishers are publishing in Spring 2025. Things We Mention in This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP for September 2025

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Ready to sell more books and look like a pro on Amazon? In this tactical, game-changing episode of Thought Leader Launch, Sara Connell is joined by publishing strategist Susie Schaefer, who walks us through the most overlooked (and powerful) tools authors can use to elevate their Amazon presence: Author Central and A+ Content. You'll learn: How to actually set up and optimize your Amazon Author Central page The secrets of A+ Content—and how it turns browsers into buyers Why your book may be missing critical sales page elements (and how to fix it fast) How to position yourself as a thought leader, not just an author Simple changes that make your Amazon page look polished, professional, and searchable If you're publishing on KDP, IngramSpark, or both—this is the masterclass you didn't know you needed. Join Sara's community: https://www.saraconnell.com/thought-leader-academy Women STARTING MOVEMENTS: A 3 day curated event for experts, coaches, visionaries, & entrepreneurs- https://www.saraconnell.com/women-starting-movements

Welcome to today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation with Kasey Lobb—a self-professed food nerd, registered dietitian nutritionist, and plant-based chef. Kasey is the author of The Gluten-Free Sourdough Cookbook, a flavorful new release that brings together her personal passion and professional expertise. Her new book marks a stirring new chapter for Kasey's personal and professional journey. Most days, you'll find her experimenting in the kitchen or tending to “Mother”—her well-loved gluten-free sourdough starter. For over 20 years, Kasey has helped clients transform their health through food, with a focus on food sensitivities and autoimmune conditions. With this cookbook, she's on a mission to help home bakers ditch dry, dense gluten-free breads and bake with confidence using accessible, nourishing ingredients the whole family will love. Kasey and her book designer Rae are both students inside my cookbook coaching programs—Cookbooks on KDP and Get Paid to Get Published—and it's been a joy to watch this cookbook come to life. Things We Mention In This Episode: Appetite to Travel The Gluten-free Sourdough Cookbook by Kasey Lobb Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Cookbooks on KDP  

Big changes are coming fast for indie authors. KDP is slashing royalties for print books under $9.99 starting next week. Meanwhile, Publisher Rocket is ending its lifetime license—soon, it'll be monthly only. Plus, Spotify for Authors is moving features over from Findaway Voices and confirming promo code honors. Here's what you need to know. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 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. Sources: How to Get Amazon Book Reviews Without Breaking the Rules - https://bookawardpro.com/blog/how-to-get-amazon-book-reviews-without-breaking-the-rules/ Publisher Rocket SALE - https://rocket.thrivecart.com/special-publisher-rocket/?affiliate=selfpubwithdale (affiliate link) KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880 Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com/ Apple Books accepts accessibility metadata tags - https://itunespartner.apple.com/books/support/12-metadata Written Word Media presents: The YouTube Author Blueprint: From Zero to Growing Reader Community - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/ ARC: YouTube for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam  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

After trying the Bloom Sparkling Energy drinks before its official launch last year (and getting a better sense of the overall go-to-market strategy), I provided a very rare public statement on a beverage within the pre-launch phase of the commercialization cycle. And for those that might think I'm capping…you can ask AI to analyze thousands of my short- and long-form content pieces over the last decade. Yet, it would only find one other occasion where I declared pre-launch that massive success was guaranteed for an energy drink. But just like GHOST Energy a handful of years earlier…something felt special about Bloom Sparkling Energy, even as most beverage industry pundits questioned the extension strategy by the “greens supplement company.” And within our conversation…Bloom Nutrition Co-Founder (and CEO), Greg LaVecchia, explained just how insanely successful the initial year has been surrounding those Bloom Sparkling Energy drinks. Also, we discuss how…with help from the Nutrabolt (and KDP) strategic partnerships, the brand is building on those breakout wins in the beverage category by launching Bloom Pop, its answer to what fans feel the modern soda category is missing. Subscribe - Pour Decisions PodcastAlso, an extra special thanks to Cognizin, for not only being the Title Sponsor of The Beverage Forum 2025...but supporting this awesome piece of content!