Draft2Digital and Bookshop just opened a new path for indie authors to reach bookstore-first readers, with Bookshop serving around four million customers. We talk through what this partnership changes, how ebooks show up on Bookshop, how local bookstores benefit, what authors earn through the normal retail split, and how Bookshop affiliates can add extra upside. We also cover expectations, discoverability signals that reward recent sales, and why clean metadata plus DRM-free choices can help readers shop and read on the devices they prefer. (Feb. 4, 2026)

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This week's self-publishing news covers why some authors get paid while others do not, including how rights reversion can affect payouts tied to AI settlements and future legal actions. We also touch on important updates and conversations involving Writer Beware, the Authors Guild, Apple Books, Spoken, ProWritingAid, Twin Flames Studios, and a new discussion on networking for authors. All that and more in the Self-Publishing News for January 13, 2026.

• Author Nation After Party (digital replay) - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNationReplay (affiliate link) -
• Writer Beware: Reversion Redux - https://writerbeware.blog/2026/01/09/reversion-redux/
• Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com
• Spoken - https://spoken.press
• ProWebWriter - https://prowebwriter.com/
• Miblart: 10 Book Cover Design Trends that Await Us in 2026 - https://miblart.com/blog/book-cover-trends-this-year/
• Author Marketing Experts: 10 Book Marketing Campaigns That Drive Real Results - https://amarketingexpert.com/2025/12/23/10-proven-book-marketing-campaigns-that-actually-work/
• ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link)
• Twin Flames Studios: The State of Publishing in 2026 - https://twinflamesstudios.com/publishing-2026?partnerid=r1397
• Authors Guild: Money Isn't the Worst! Personal Finance 101 for Creatives - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YjXJv97PSLi2xy7bmADKjA#/registration
• The Novel Marketing Podcast: Networking for Authors - https://youtu.be/BRXpvf1Np_4?si=YJCNrjjWHH3UYN57
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Draft2Digital has confirmed a print cost increase starting February 1, 2026, following similar changes across the print industry. IngramSpark confirms free revisions are coming, while platform risk, Amazon KDP, audio growth, and new author opportunities round out the first Self-Publishing News of the year. Here is what authors need to know.

• Author Nation After Party (digital replay) - https://AuthorNation.live/AfterParty
• Authors Guild Raises Concerns About Kindle's New "Ask This Book" AI Feature - https://authorsguild.org/news/statement-on-amazon-kindle-ask-this-book-ai-feature/
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• IngramSpark - https://IngramSpark.com - use FIXIT to waive revision fees through January 2026 - https://www.ingramspark.com/free-revisions-fixit
• IngramSpark: A Letter from the Director - https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/a-letter-from-the-director-1
• PublishDrive 2025: The Year We Turned AI Promises Into Publishing Reality - https://publishdrive.com/publishdrive-2025-the-year-we-turned-ai-promises-into-publishing-reality.html
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• GetCovers: Is Amazon KDP Worth It In 2026? - https://getcovers.com/blog/is-amazon-kdp-worth-it-in-2026
• Spoken: "Your Story" Competition - https://www.spoken.press/yourstory
• Booklinker: The Strategic Author - https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/Strategic-Author
• Booklinker: From Book Cover to Brand Story: Building an Author Identity That Sells - https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/Build-author-identity
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Kindle Direct Publishing announced two major updates that authors need to understand. Changes to digital rights management are raising questions, while a new ebook pre-order feature could reward authors who are prepared. We also cover AI entering the reading experience, audiobook discovery tied to BookTok, platform updates, and opportunities authors should watch heading into 2026.

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• KDP: New eBook Download Options for Readers Coming in 2026 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/New-eBook-Download-Options-for-Readers-Coming-in-2026?language=en_US
• TechCrunch: Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct's self-published e-books - https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/
• KDP: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon – Update - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon-Update
• DigitalTrends: Google Play Books may soon let you ask Gemini questions while you read - https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/google-play-books-may-soon-let-you-ask-gemini-questions-while-you-read/
• Amazon's New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025) - https://youtu.be/ozboaJlwhiw
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• Audible and TikTok Bring Best of #BookTok Sensations Direct to Listeners - https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/audible-and-tiktok-bring-best-of-booktok-sensations-direct-to-listeners
• Get Authentic Book Reviews – https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com
• Spoken – https://Spoken.press
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• Written Word Media: Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It) - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-branding-for-self-published-authors
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Amazon quietly rolled out a new Kindle feature that places AI directly inside books, raising questions authors should understand. This week's Self-Publishing News also covers major audiobook platform updates, new distribution and monetization options, and review compliance shifts tied to Amazon enforcement. These changes affect how authors publish, promote, and protect their work moving into the new year.

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• Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx
• Writer Beware: Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/kindles-new-gen-ai-powered-ask-this-book-feature-raises-rights-concerns/
• Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com • Voices by INAudio - https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/
• Google Play Books Partner Center: Character detection in auto-narrated audiobooks - https://support.google.com/books/partner/answer/14183080
• Spoken – https://spoken.press
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• The Bottom Line (subscription required) - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/
• YouTube for Authors – https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeBook
• Dibbly Create – https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) - Use coupon code DIBBLYHOLIDAY25 for 25% off yearly plans, and DIBBLYHOLIDAY30 for 30% off addon tokens. (ends January 1)
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• StoryOrigin – https://DaleLinks.com/StoryOrigin
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IngramSpark announced new pricing and a higher market access fee that affects every author using their platform. Draft2Digital revealed a major shift in Smashwords royalties, especially for lower priced ebooks. Written Word Media released new survey data showing what separates hobbyists from the authors earning real money. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week.

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• IngramSpark Rate Card 2026 - https://www.ingramspark.com/hubfs/Rate%20Card_IngramSpark_2026.pdf
• IngramSpark December 2025 Newsletter - https://www.ingramspark.com/newsletter-december2025
• Draft2Digital - https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
• Draft2Digital Royalty Rates - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/royalty-rates/
• Smashwords End of Year Sale - https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos
• Written Word Media: 2025 Indie Author Survey Results - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2025-indie-author-survey-results-insights-into-self-publishing-for-authors/
• Authors Guild: What Authors Need to Know About the Baker & Taylor Closure and How It Affects Library Access to Your Book - https://authorsguild.org/news/what-authors-need-to-know-about-the-baker-and-taylor-closure/
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Holiday cutoffs, platform updates, and a major distribution move are shaping the publishing world this week. One company picked up a key piece of a system that almost shut down, and this change could affect how your books reach readers. A few author services also shared new updates, warnings, and opportunities worth exploring. Catch everything you need to know in today's self-publishing news.

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• Publishers Weekly: Lakeside Book Company Buys B&T Distribution Arm - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99162-lakeside-book-company-buys-b-t-distribution-arm.html
• Bookvault – https://Bookvault.app (use code BVDALE to waive your first 3 upload fees)
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• Draft2Digital Now Hiring - https://draft2digital.com/careers/
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• Booksprout Now Hiring, Contact: [email protected]
• IngramSpark: Understanding IngramSpark Title Processing - https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/understanding-ingramspark-title-processing
• Google Play Books Partner Center (GPBPC) – https://play.google.com/books/publish/
• GPBPC: Publisher Program Policies - https://support.google.com/books/partner/answer/166501
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• Written Word Media: Author Beware: How Scammers Target Indie Authors (and How to Avoid Today's Most Common Publishing Scams) - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/avoid-author-scams/
• Twin Flames Studios: 7 Smart Ways to Sell More Books During the Holidays (Without Losing Your Mind) - https://twinflamesstudios.com/7-smart-ways-to-sell-more-books-during-the-holidays-without-losing-your-mind/
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• Spoken: Digitally-Narrated Audiobooks with Spoken – Bring Your Backlist to Life in 2026 - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hlp1wQBYR-ebipBiVUuc7g#/registration
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Black Friday brings the biggest savings of the year for authors, and I rounded up the deals you will not want to miss. From writing tools to book promotion to web hosting, these offers help you grow your author business without breaking the bank. Check the show notes for all the links and deadlines. Grab what fits your goals before the sales end.

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• Cravebooks - https://DaleLinks.com/Cravebooks - 5-Day Black Friday Countdown Sale - 50% off on November 28, 2025, then the discount goes down by 10% everyday
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• MailerLite - https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite - 25% off annual plans - Good till December 16, 2025
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Draft2Digital made another move this week, and it has authors talking. Also, find out about the latest shift in their distribution landscape along with industry updates from Spotify, Bookvault, ALLi, and more. We also revisit the Share and Sell spotlight from IngramSpark and update authors on several new opportunities heading into the holiday season.

• YouTube for Authors (paperback) – https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubeForAuthors
• Authors Guild: Predatory Opt-Out Scheme ClaimsHero Targets Anthropic Settlement Participants: What Authors Need to Know - https://authorsguild.org/news/claimshero-and-anthropic-settlement-what-authors-need-to-know/
• Draft2Digital – https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link)
• Draft2Digital: The Indie Advantage (Nov. 2025) - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/jl895x7j8m0c9/web-version/lg0604x35fb97
• Draft2Digital: Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale - https://draft2digital.com/smashwords-sale/
• Bookvault: WooCommerce Integration Upgrade - https://bookvault.app/woocommerce-integration-upgrade/
• Spotify for Authors: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access for Premium Subscribers in Five More European Countries - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-11-18/audiobooks-in-premium-sweden-denmark-finland-iceland-monaco/
• ALLi: Inside the Judges' Minds: What Award Panels Really Look For - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/award-panels/
• Spoken: Digitally-Narrated Audiobooks with Spoken – Bring Your Backlist to Life in 2026 - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hlp1wQBYR-ebipBiVUuc7g#/registration
• Kerrie Flanagan presents The Book Business Collective - https://geni.us/DaleTBBC
• IngramSpark: Share & Sell Giveaway - https://www.ingramspark.com/create-your-link-and-be-entered-to-win
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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
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• Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/episodes/18169217
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Big changes are hitting the publishing world. Amazon's new algorithm is shaking up book rankings, libraries are adjusting after Baker & Taylor's collapse, and Spotify's audiobook listeners just jumped 36%. I'll also cover new scams every author should know about, a wild mayo-scented book promotion, and how you can shape the future of indie publishing through this year's Written Word Media survey. Tune in for all the latest updates.

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• Massive Amazon Algorithm Changes - https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/
• Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/98808-libraries-look-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-baker-taylor.html
• Spotify's Audiobook Listeners Grew 36% in Second Year of Service - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/spotify-s-audiobook-listeners-grew-36-in-second-year-of-service
• Writer Beware: Army of Bots: Deeper Into the Vortex of Nigerian Marketing Scams - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/10/20/army-of-bots-deeper-into-the-vortex-of-nigerian-marketing-scams/
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• The Guardian: A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/10/books-marketing-tiktok-publishing
• Written Word Media: 2025 Author Survey - https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey25
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