HUGE CHANGE in Amazon Community Guidelines & Reviews | Self-Publishing News (Nov. 25, 2024)

[@parkerwhite-rt6ri]

i love knowing this information because it has prepared me so much on how i should start publishing my first book so thank you dale

[@selfpubwithdale]

You're so welcome!

[@SylviaHubbard]

omg i'm about to do a class on amazon 101 for a conference and these notes you made are going to be so invaluable. linking to this video in my resources

[@selfpubwithdale]

Aw, thanks!

[@godzillarising9223]

Good info Dale. As always. I appreciate the work you do.

[@selfpubwithdale]

Thanks so much!

[@splatterdaynightmares]

Your videos are much appreciated.

[@selfpubwithdale]

Glad you like them!

[@theresakidd]

When I scroll down on a book to look at the reviews and one of the keywords in the reviews is ‘honest review’, I’m less likely to buy that book.

[@selfpubwithdale]

haha They won't fool you! haha

[@hyggequeen]

Same here😂😅

[@1019lms]

Thank you for this incredibly helpful video from an aspiring author and new subscriber!

[@selfpubwithdale]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subscribing. More to come! Every Monday at 6:15pm EDT, I record these audio podcasts live on the air, so you're welcome to join me.

[@martymcfly6411]

I think authors selling direct from websites is a growing trend. I hope it continues to grow. Screw these companies. Somone needs to invent something to help this process and make it more streamline.

[@selfpubwithdale]

Amen!

[@melbudomo]

Hi sir, when you mean people are building websites, do buyers prefer the ebook compared to the hardbound or paperback? Specifically coloring books? I'm hoping they would prefer the e book even if it's a coloring book.

[@guillaumemaurice3503]

Great video Dale. 👍 Thank you for sharing it that was very interesting and good information. ❤

[@selfpubwithdale]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RachelleFai]

Are there Canadian Book review groups?

[@selfpubwithdale]

Yes.

[@nicolasreponse6807]

French Canadian? Where to find them?

[@Cloaked.secrets]

What causes blocking of travel guide books

[@selfpubwithdale]

Ask the company that's blocking you. Normally, travel guide books are totally fine.

[@rrcorona1]

Great vid! A question, do you know if that discount on January 25 applies for the Boost Track program? Thanks!

[@selfpubwithdale]

To my understanding, the 50% off only applies to the monthly dues and not the upgrades. Drop them a line and ask; it doesn't hurt, right?

[@Damian-lz7mr]

Hi Dale, Could you provide a small answer to a question related pubby? Does pubby hold "review requesting function" when you have multiple books (4 - 5 books) in "turned in" status? If so how can we make it normal again? (find readers again) I am currently experiencing that. (On the dashboard it shows as "looking for 3 readers" for a week now) Thank you.

[@selfpubwithdale]

I don't use Pubby so I can't give you a clear answer. I'd recommend contacting their support team.

[@Damian-lz7mr]

Thank you Dale :)

[@jenniferward6821]

I cannot where one would make a video to promote the book??? Some help there? As always great vid, very helpful

[@selfpubwithdale]

You can hire a pro on Fiverr or generate one in Canva. I use Camtasia for video editing, but am eyeing up DaVinci Resolve since it's less buggy and more reliable.

[@LandoHendrix444]

You know that I published my novel, but with one of my categories being erotic, I was prohibited from marketing the book on Amazon. Do NOT use EROTIC as one if your categories.😢😂

[@selfpubwithdale]

Well, choose erotica if that's what you wrote. If not, yes, avoid it.

[@t.butcher]

Royal Road is actually good for fiction writers as they can get fans and later on tell them that they published a book of all the chapters written to buy. So I've read. Become famous that way.

[@selfpubwithdale]

Oh, nice! Thanks for sharing, buddy.

[@dwayneadamsworld]

My wife left a review for my book and Amazon flagged it

[@selfpubwithdale]

Oh, yeah, I learned that one the hard way over a decade ago. They won't allow for any biased reviews and if someone lives in the same household, they don't want the review.

[@charlabarrbooks]

What about other friends and acquaintances on your Facebook. But possibly people you haven’t talked to in 10 years, would those get flagged.

[@martymcfly6411]

​@@charlabarrbooks if they comment they know you in any way it will.

[@charlabarrbooks]

@@martymcfly6411 so if don’t let anyone from Facebook review essentially if they are on social media they are off limits

[@BrettRoehr]

This doesn't affect me. I don't use review service sites anymore.

[@selfpubwithdale]

Good stuff.

[@LevelUpLifeTipsShorts]

I do wonder ... if a kid born today, in this world of self-publishing opportunity ... why in the heck would that want to publish traditionally? Perhaps, more frighteningly, or excitingly (depending on your stance) why would they want to write a book at all ... when they can create it with AI in one minute (in 5 years time) ....

[@selfpubwithdale]

Everyone has their individual wants and needs.

[@LevelUpLifeTipsShorts]

@@selfpubwithdale too true!