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. <ul> <li>LAST CALL: The Final 3 Kickstarter - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter">https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter</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>The Hidden Rules of Amazon: A Smart Guide for Self-Publishing Authors - <a href= "https://wiki.authornation.live/The-Hidden-Rules-of-Amazon-A-Smart-Guide-for-Self-Publishing-Authors-217762f8793a806b9109d5858e911e36"> https://wiki.authornation.live/The-Hidden-Rules-of-Amazon-A-Smart-Guide-for-Self-Publishing-Authors-217762f8793a806b9109d5858e911e36</a> </li> <li>Massive Amazon Algorithm Changes - <a href= "https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/">https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/</a>  </li> <li>Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor - <a href= "https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/98808-libraries-look-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-baker-taylor.html"> https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/98808-libraries-look-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-baker-taylor.html</a> </li> <li>Spotify’s Audiobook Listeners Grew 36% in Second Year of Service - <a href= "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/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</a> </li> <li>Writer Beware: Army of Bots: Deeper Into the Vortex of Nigerian Marketing Scams - <a href= "https://writerbeware.blog/2025/10/20/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/</a>  </li> <li>Laterpress - <a href= "https://Laterpress.com">https://Laterpress.com</a> </li> <li>The Guardian: A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? - <a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/10/books-marketing-tiktok-publishing"> https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/10/books-marketing-tiktok-publishing</a> </li> <li>Written Word Media: 2025 Author Survey - <a href= "https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey25">https://writtenwordmedia.typeform.com/authorsurvey25</a> </li> <li>Apple Books for Authors: Holiday season delivery schedule. - <a href= "https://authors.apple.com">https://authors.apple.com</a> </li> <li>CraveBooks - <a href= "https://DaleLinks.com/CraveBooks">https://DaleLinks.com/CraveBooks</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>Kindlepreneur: Authorpreneur Academy - <a href= "https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/">https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/</a> </li> <li>StoryOrigin: Mastering Self-Publishing: From Novice to Pro (register for the replay) - <a href= "https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration"> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mCWvXho_QwGFXcvN6PVe9A#/registration</a> </li> <li>Miblart: Book Marketing Trends 2026 | What Every Indie Author Should Know - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/live/QGTfiBW0DfM?si=Ym2nn7NGrJiOVeJh">https://www.youtube.com/live/QGTfiBW0DfM?si=Ym2nn7NGrJiOVeJh</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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