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Findaway Voices by Spotify for Authors: How to Publish Your Audiobook

Findaway Voices by Spotify for Authors: How to Publish Your Audiobook

Publishing an audiobook on Findaway Voices by Spotify, for authors.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 31, 2025ACX, Spotify, Apple Books, Audible, audiobooks, author tips, author tools, book promotion sites, book marketing, book royalties, Google Play Books, libraries, pricing, self-publishing, subscription services

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

Do I Need an ISBN to Self-Publish My Book?

ISBN info and FAQs to help you self-publish a book—by a publishing coach.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 15, 2025Amazon KDP, Apple Books, audiobooks, author tips, Draft2Digital, ebooks, selling ebooks, Google Play Books, IngramSpark, ISBN, Kindle Unlimited (KU), Kobo Writing Life, print books, PublishDrive, self-publishing

ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

ACX Audiobook Royalties: How Much Do You Get Paid?

Royalty payments and options when you self-publish an audiobook on ACX.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 5, 2024ACX, audiobooks, Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, book marketing, book royalties, pricing, self-publishing

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

Writing, publishing, and book marketing made easier—all about book coaching services.

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Amazon Book Pre-Order Strategy for Ebook Authors

Pre-order pros and cons—and tips for ebook authors publishing with Amazon KDP.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2023Amazon KDP, Amazon reviews, Apple Books, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, pre-orders, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks

The 5 Best Self-Publishing Platforms, Compared

The 5 Best Self-Publishing Platforms, Compared

Comparing Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Press, Kobo Writing Life, and Google Play Books—from the author’s perspective.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 5, 2022Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo Writing Life, Barnes & Noble Press, Google Play Books