The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

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Learn how to write and publish books that sell. Hosted by bestselling author and self-publishing expert, Dale L. Roberts, The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast is a resource for indie authors and self-publishers alike.

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Amazon Alternatives (4 of 13)

Wide Publishing for Authors: Amazon Alternatives (4 of 13) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

6 days ago

Draft2Digital Changed the Rules for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026)

Draft2Digital Changed the Rules for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 16, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2.5K views - 1 week ago

Amazon KDP Rolled Out New Features | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 8, 2026)

Amazon KDP Rolled Out New Features | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 8, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

10.2K views - 2 weeks ago

Wide Publishing for Authors: Chapter 1: Exclusive Distribution Versus Wide Distribution (3 of 13)

Wide Publishing for Authors: Chapter 1: Exclusive Distribution Versus Wide Distribution (3 of 13) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2 weeks ago

Wide Publishing for Authors: Preface - Understanding the Publishing Models (1 of 13)

Wide Publishing for Authors: Preface - Understanding the Publishing Models (1 of 13) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2 weeks ago

Wide Publishing for Authors: Introduction (2 of 13)

Wide Publishing for Authors: Introduction (2 of 13) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2 weeks ago

Amazon Isn’t Doing Authors Any Favors | Self-Publishing News (March 27, 2026)

Amazon Isn’t Doing Authors Any Favors | Self-Publishing News (March 27, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

5.2K views - 3 weeks ago

Did Amazon Really Add 958 Fake Categories? | Self-Publishing News (March 19, 2026)

Did Amazon Really Add 958 Fake Categories? | Self-Publishing News (March 19, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3.4K views - 1 month ago

Draft2Digital Reveals AI Problem Flooding Nonfiction | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2026)

Draft2Digital Reveals AI Problem Flooding Nonfiction | Self-Publishing News (Mar. 10, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3.3K views - 1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Conclusion (7 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Conclusion (7 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Back Door to Large Online Retailers (5 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Back Door to Large Online Retailers (5 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Fully Utilize Your Free Content (6 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Fully Utilize Your Free Content (6 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Ideal Permafree Book (4 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Ideal Permafree Book (4 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Building an Email List (3 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Building an Email List (3 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Creating a Multipurpose Book (2 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Creating a Multipurpose Book (2 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Introduction (1 of 7)

Secrets of the Permafree Book: Introduction (1 of 7) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

D2D and Bookshop Team Up: Your Ebooks Reach 4 Million New Readers

D2D and Bookshop Team Up: Your Ebooks Reach 4 Million New Readers The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3K views - 1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Conclusion (10 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Conclusion (10 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Miscellaneous Wrap Up (9 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Miscellaneous Wrap Up (9 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Edit and Proofread Your Book (8 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Edit and Proofread Your Book (8 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Write Your Book (7 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Write Your Book (7 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Outline Your Book (6 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Outline Your Book (6 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Pick a Title (5 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Pick a Title (5 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Choose Your Topic (4 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Choose Your Topic (4 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Two Ways to Write Content (3 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Two Ways to Write Content (3 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Setting a Time Line (2 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Setting a Time Line (2 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Introduction (1 of 10)

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Introduction (1 of 10) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1 month ago

IngramSpark Confirms Major Policy Shift | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 27, 2026)

IngramSpark Confirms Major Policy Shift | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 27, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3.2K views - 1 month ago

Why Some Authors Get Paid and Others Don’t | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026)

Why Some Authors Get Paid and Others Don’t | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 13, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

966 views - 3 months ago

Draft2Digital Print Prices Are Going Up | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026)

Draft2Digital Print Prices Are Going Up | Self-Publishing News (Jan. 6, 2026) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1.1K views - 3 months ago

KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)

KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

7.4K views - 4 months ago

Amazon Quietly Adds AI Inside Kindle Books | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025)

Amazon Quietly Adds AI Inside Kindle Books | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

5.7K views - 4 months ago

IngramSpark Changes Every Author Must See | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025)

IngramSpark Changes Every Author Must See | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 9, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3.2K views - 4 months ago

Baker & Taylor Update With Major Author Impact | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025)

Baker & Taylor Update With Major Author Impact | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 2, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1.1K views - 4 months ago

Conclusion | Networking for Authors, Part 10 of 10

Conclusion | Networking for Authors, Part 10 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Networking for Book Marketing and Promotion | Networking for Authors, Part 9 of 10

Networking for Book Marketing and Promotion | Networking for Authors, Part 9 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Overcoming Networking Challenges | Networking for Authors, Part 8 of 10

Overcoming Networking Challenges | Networking for Authors, Part 8 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Leveraging Technology for Networking | Networking for Authors, Part 7 of 10

Leveraging Technology for Networking | Networking for Authors, Part 7 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Effective Communication and Relationship Building | Networking for Authors, Part 6 of 10

Effective Communication and Relationship Building | Networking for Authors, Part 6 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Online Networking Strategies | Networking for Authors, Part 5 of 10

Online Networking Strategies | Networking for Authors, Part 5 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Offline Networking Strategies | Networking for Authors, Part 4 of 10

Offline Networking Strategies | Networking for Authors, Part 4 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Building an Author Brand | Networking for Authors, Part 3 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Understanding Your Networking Goals | Networking for Authors, Part 2 of 10

Understanding Your Networking Goals | Networking for Authors, Part 2 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Introduction | Networking for Authors, Part 1 of 10

Introduction | Networking for Authors, Part 1 of 10 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

4 months ago

Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025)

Draft2Digital Drops a Surprise Update | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 24, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2.4K views - 4 months ago

KDP Drops a Feature Nobody Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025)

KDP Drops a Feature Nobody Expected | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 11, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

12.7K views - 5 months ago

Amazon Algorithm Shake-Up Hits Indie Authors | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025)

Amazon Algorithm Shake-Up Hits Indie Authors | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 21, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

5.9K views - 6 months ago

My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025)

My YouTube Channel Was Deleted… | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 14, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2.7K views - 6 months ago

KDP News: Amazon Expands Author Opportunities | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2025)

KDP News: Amazon Expands Author Opportunities | Self-Publishing News (Oct. 7, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

8.8K views - 6 months ago

Book Discovery Is Changing Again… Are You Ready? | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 23, 2025)

Book Discovery Is Changing Again… Are You Ready? | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 23, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1.6K views - 7 months ago

KU Page Reads Drop to Zero??? | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2025)

KU Page Reads Drop to Zero??? | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 16, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

3.7K views - 7 months ago

UPDATE: KDP Quietly Confirms MAJOR Change | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 2, 2025)

UPDATE: KDP Quietly Confirms MAJOR Change | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 2, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

8K views - 7 months ago

KDP’s Hidden Update Just Changed the Game | Self Publishing News Sept 2, 2025

KDP’s Hidden Update Just Changed the Game | Self Publishing News Sept 2, 2025 The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

6.7K views - 7 months ago

YouTube for Authors: How to Sell More Books with Video

YouTube for Authors: How to Sell More Books with Video The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1K views - 7 months ago

Amazon, AI, & MORE Audiobook Chaos | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2025)

Amazon, AI, & MORE Audiobook Chaos | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 26, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

2.5K views - 7 months ago

Audible’s Trash Royalty Model Will Screw Authors | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 18, 2025)

Audible’s Trash Royalty Model Will Screw Authors | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 18, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1.3K views - 8 months ago

The Ugly Truth About Publishing Nobody Tells Authors

The Ugly Truth About Publishing Nobody Tells Authors The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

1.5K views - 8 months ago

New KDP Rule Affects Your eBooks | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 11, 2025)

New KDP Rule Affects Your eBooks | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 11, 2025) The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

5.7K views - 8 months ago

From Idea to Manuscript: Dale Roberts' 24 Hour Writing Challenge

From Idea to Manuscript: Dale Roberts' 24 Hour Writing Challenge The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

357 views - 8 months ago

5 Things I Do Now That I Wish I’d Done Sooner

5 Things I Do Now That I Wish I’d Done Sooner The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

8 months ago