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: <ul> <li>My Kickstarter Campaign - <a href= "https://dalelinks.com/thefinal3">https://dalelinks.com/thefinal3</a></li> <li>Daniel Greene: Nail in Audible’s coffin - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BJIZA_OpDw&list=PLXCkkWHluK4Cr5gtRbFDrnkix22aFLwQI&index=1&t=2s"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BJIZA_OpDw&list=PLXCkkWHluK4Cr5gtRbFDrnkix22aFLwQI&index=1&t=2s</a></li> <li>Convince Audible to revise it's New Royalty Model - <a href= "https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-model"> https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-model</a></li> <li>Jane Friedman's The Bottom Line - <a href= "https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/"> https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/</a></li> <li>Voices by INAudio - <a href= "https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/">https://www.voicesbyinaudio.com/</a></li> <li>Fast Company: Spotify just redesigned the way you’ll ‘listen’ to audiobooks - <a href= "https://www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spotify-follow-along">https://www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spotify-follow-along</a></li> <li>Spoken - <a href= "https://ihave.spoken.press/">https://ihave.spoken.press/</a></li> <li>Writer Beware: Author Complaints, Conflicts of Interest at Fortis Publishing - <a href= "https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/22/author-complaints-conflicts-of-interest-at-fortis-publishing/"> https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/22/author-complaints-conflicts-of-interest-at-fortis-publishing/</a></li> <li>ALLi News Podcast: AI-Generated Fake Books Resurface on Amazon - <a href= "https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-ai-generated-fake-books/"> https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-ai-generated-fake-books/</a></li> <li>Latest Smashwords Sale Breaks Records - <a href= "https://www.smashwords.com/about/updates">https://www.smashwords.com/about/updates</a> </li> <li>Tax updates for books sold in Brazil and Romania. - Apple Books for Authors - <a href= "https://authors.apple.com">https://authors.apple.com</a></li> <li>ALLi: Why Amazon Book Launches Fall Flat—and What to Do Instead: Publishing for Profit with Joe Solari - <a href= "https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-book-launches/">https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-book-launches/</a> </li> <li>Author Nation – <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation">https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>ProWritingAid Storyteller's Sale - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid">https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid</a> offer good through August 28, 2025 (affiliate link)</li> <li>Dibbly Summer Sale - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly">https://DaleLinks.com/Dibbly</a> - use SUMMERSALE12 for 12% off - good until September 8, 2025 (affiliate link)</li> <li>Get Authentic Book Reviews - <a href= "https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com">https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com</a> - $1 sale is good ONLY in August 2025</li> <li>Booklinker: Fix Your Book Description in Four Steps - <a href= "https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/Book-description">https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/Book-description</a></li> <li>Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - <a href= "https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com">https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com</a></li> <li>Subscribe to my email newsletter - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp">https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp</a></li> <li>Join Channel Memberships - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships">https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships</a></li> <li>Join Me on Discord - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/Discord">https://DaleLinks.com/Discord</a></li> <li>Check out my main YouTube channel - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts">https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts</a></li> <li>My Books - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks">https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks</a></li> <li>Wanna tip me? Visit <a href= "https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee">https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee</a>. </li> </ul> 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

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