About this episode

Dan Holloway discusses recent developments in self-publishing, including KDP's royalty changes, Bookshop.org's new audiobook service, and the rise of dystomance.

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway covers three positive stories: KDP raising the upper price limit for its top royalty bracket from $9.99 to $12.99, effective July 7th; Bookshop.org launching audiobooks for UK readers on a £12.99 monthly subscription designed to deepen ties between readers and their local indie bookstores; and the rise of dystomance — the blend of dystopia and romance trending on BookTok, with a self-published title helping drive the wave. Sponsor Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft to international launch, PublishMe ensures your book reaches readers everywhere. Visit publishme.me . Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center , with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. About the Host Dan Holloway is a novelist, poet, and spoken word artist. He is the MC of the performance arts show The New Libertines, He competed at the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert Hall. His latest…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Holloway

Topics covered

• self-publishing
• audiobooks
• royalties
• dystomance
• indie bookstores

Keywords

• KDP
• royalties
• Bookshop.org
• audiobooks
• dystomance
• self-publishing
• indie authors

Sponsors

PublishMe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KDP, Bookshop.org

Books & works: The Transparency of Sutures

Places: Royal Albert Hall

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