Self Publishing for New Authors with Dale L. Roberts
Dale L. Roberts joins me to discuss his new book, “Self-Publishing for New Authors.” Get Dale’s insights on editing, cover design, formatting, book marketing, selling on Amazon and much more.
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Self-Publishing Insights from a Best-Selling Author: A Conversation with Dale L. Roberts
In a far-ranging and fun interview, I talk with good friend, best-selling author and YouTuber Dale L. Roberts about his new book, Self-Publishing for New Authors. Dale shares valuable self-publishing strategies that will benefit anyone writing, editing or marketing a book.
I’ve personally benefited from Dale’s expertise and resources over the years. I can only imagine the additional challenges I would’ve encountered in publishing the 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions series without the strategies he shares in his books and videos. If you’re looking to take your self-publishing efforts to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with Dale and checking out his new book.
Key Takeaways for New Authors
- Highlighting the foundational advice for authors Dale shared in our conversation:
- Focus on the fundamentals — do thorough market research and write that first draft, even if it’s not perfect. Editing can make it better.
- Hire a good editor (if your budget allows) to refine your work and enhance your unique voice. Consider using a beta reading team for additional feedback.
- Nail your book cover design and marketing copy – these are crucial for standing out on Amazon and other platforms.
- Leverage AI tools to help with tasks like writing book descriptions and bios.
- Prioritize getting reviews on Amazon — 91% of customers check reviews before buying.
New Revenue Opportunities
By partnering with reputable brands in the self-publishing space, Dale is not only generating additional revenue but also building credibility and trust with his audience. This is a strategy that more authors should consider as they promote their work.
Dale’s sponsors for his current book series include industry heavyweights Book Award Pro, MiblArt, Draft2Digital and Dibbly Create.
Of course, not every brand will say yes. But some, Dale says, that weren’t ready to advertise in his book series expressed interest in sponsoring videos on YouTube channel.
Dale has a wealth of experience in self-publishing and is sharing his expertise through his book series. If you’re a new author (or an experienced author who wants to brush up on the fundamentals), watch our video podcast episode and pick up a copy of Self-Publishing for New Authors for a comprehensive guide to successfully publishing your first — or next — book.
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