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Dale L. Roberts

Want straight-up answers about writing, publishing, and marketing books without all the fluff? You’re in the right place.

I’m Dale L. Roberts, an award-winning author and self-publishing advocate. I help indie authors learn how to self-publish a book, publish through Amazon KDP, distribute wide with platforms like Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, and Bookvault, build an author platform, get more book reviews, and market books without wasting time or money.

You’ll find step-by-step self-publishing tutorials, honest platform reviews, book marketing strategies, publishing news, and practical advice for new and experienced authors.

Whether you’re publishing your first book or building a full-time author business, my goal is to help you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep moving forward.

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37:33

I Spent 2 Hours in the KDP Community, It Got Ugly

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Draft2Digital Review: Should Authors Use It in 2026?

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KDP Account Bans: What Authors Need to Know

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10 Unorthodox Book Marketing Ideas for 2026

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How to Self-Publish on KDP in 10 Minutes (2026)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Conclusion (11 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Do Your Research (10 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Wide Publishing Checklist for Authors (9 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Self Distribution and Direct Sales (7 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Where to Start (8 of 11)

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How to Publish on KDP in 2026 (Start to Finish)

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Why KDP is a Trap: The 5 Hidden Platforms for Selling More Books

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Miscellaneous Aggregate Publishers (6 of 11)

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Best Print on Demand Platform for Authors in 2026

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Wide Publishing for Author: Miscellaneous Aggregate Publishers (5 of 11)

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How to Get 100+ Amazon Book Reviews Fast (Without Getting Banned in 2026)

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IngramSpark Review 2026: Is It The Best KDP Alternative?

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Novel Report Review 2026: Amazon Research Done for You?

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This Scam Could Cost Authors Real Money

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Bookvault in 2026: Better Than Amazon KDP?

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Amazon Alternatives (4 of 11)

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Amazon KDP in 2026: Still Worth It for Authors?

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How to Manage Your Entire Self-Publishing Project in One App

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Chapter 1: Exclusive Distribution Versus Wide Distribution (3 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Preface - Understanding the Publishing Models (1 of 11)

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Wide Publishing for Authors: Introduction (2 of 11)

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Edit Your Book in One Weekend: The 50+ Book System Pros Use

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The "No-Skill" Author Branding System (Full KDP Kit in 15 Mins)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: Conclusion (7 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: Fully Utilize Your Free Content (6 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Back Door to Large Online Retailers (5 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: The Ideal Permafree Book (4 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: Building an Email List (3 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: Creating a Multipurpose Book (2 of 7)

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Secrets of the Permafree Book: Introduction (1 of 7)

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How to Turn Your "Fine" Book Cover Into an Unstoppable Sales Machine

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Your Book Looks AMATEUR: The 5 Editing Checks You MUST Run Before KDP

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Conclusion (10 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Miscellaneous Wrap Up (9 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Edit and Proofread Your Book (8 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Write Your Book (7 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Outline Your Book (6 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Pick a Title (5 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: How to Choose Your Topic (4 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Two Ways to Write Content (3 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Setting a Time Line (2 of 10)

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How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: Introduction (1 of 10)

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Why He Stopped Writing by the Rules

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What Kept Her Writing for Decades

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Two Pen Names, One Hard Truth

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Why She Stopped Waiting for Permission

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She Ignored the Rules and Built a Bestseller

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A Two-Minute Author Lesson on Persistence

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A Two-Minute Author Interview with Real Honesty

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A Two-Minute Author Interview That Hits Hard

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How to Format Your Book for KDP in 10 Minutes | Ebook, Paperback & Hardcover

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Author Nation: The Conference Writers Cannot Miss

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PublishDrive Review: Worth Leaving KDP For?

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Conclusion | Networking for Authors, Part 10 of 10

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Networking for Book Marketing and Promotion | Networking for Authors, Part 9 of 10

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