The Publisher Rocket team discovered a HUGE flaw in the new categories system for Amazon KDP. Shopify is integrating Amazon Prime as an option. And, Spotify is testing out free audiobook trials. Kobo Writing Life wants your thoughts in their latest survey. IngramSpark wants to run your book promotions. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week!
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Kobo Writing Life Survey - https://kobo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41kvQpaQbtE3BaJ?Q_DL=r8ZB7zM4TYMasbU_41kvQpaQbtE3BaJ_CGC_bni3Php8UzF0JN5&Q_CHL=email
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Spotify plans to offer subscribers free audiobook trial, WSJ reports - https://www.thebookseller.com/news/spotify-plans-to-offer-subscribers-free-audiobook-trial-wsj-reports
Shopify says merchants can use Amazon's 'Buy with Prime' option - https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shopify-says-merchants-can-use-amazons-buy-with-prime-option-2023-08-30/?mc_cid=b3768f6797&mc_eid=433332c881
My Apology Video. . . My rant *Ahem!* Update on Stary Writing LTD. - https://youtu.be/7x-c7-RipE0?si=Xphhls4s3k-zmvcq
Finding Readers for Your Indie Books: ALLi Ultimate Guide - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/finding-readers-for-your-indie-books-alli-ultimate-guide/
Amazon Book Categories: My Secret Method to Choose Clear Winners - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/
Amazon Prime Big Deal Day - https://www.amazon.co.uk/primebigdealdays
Kickstarter Basics Masterclass: What is it & What can you do? - https://www.youtube.com/live/CWtWoJzXz_I?si=vJFO-3zI89yzGzrW
Fictionary presents: Peter James in conversation with Graham Bartlett - https://fictionary.circle.so/c/events/join-bestselling-author-peter-james-in-conversation-with-his-police-advisor-and-collaborator-former-detective-graham-bartlett
IngramSpark: Market Your Book to Book Lovers - https://www.ingramspark.com/ingramid_email
Market Your Book to Book Lovers with Ingram iD! - https://youtu.be/T4NMyciW2bs?si=vNr-HhjvBQRXTs2q
Update on KDP Title Creation Limits - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Update-on-KDP-Title-Creation-Limits?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum
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HUGE FLAW in Amazon KDP Categories | Self-Publishing News (Sept. 18, 2023)