ProWritingAid is a free and premium grammar checking tool that provides a variety of reports and options. But, is this grammar checker worth the money? And, why does the plagiarism check cost additional money? Also, how does ProWritingAid compare to other apps like Grammarly? Find out if ProWritingAid is the ideal app for authors needing to grammar check their content.

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Amazon KDP rolled out a new contest for Kindle Vella where the prize pool is over $62,000. Is it a ploy to bring more authors back? Or, a legitimate way to elevate authors? The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson announced a HUGE update to the market research tool, Publisher Rocket, that includes a whole new Amazon Ads option and a free course for Amazon Advertising. And, Miblgroup is celebrating their 8th birthday and want you to save a bunch on your next order. All that and more in the self-publishing news.

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• NEW FEATURE: Amazon Ads Made Easy! - https://youtu.be/i-hkz4A2gss?si=x_lhqOlDFM3rprfP
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• The Vellys - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/Vellys
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• Author Education Revamp: See What's New! - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-qtrz4vGtZY0esftYt08pOXt6GNILRI#/registration
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Are you looking for a more efficient way to research keywords? Would you like to know the best way to find a category for your book on Amazon? What if you could search for the right targets for your Amazon Ads (AMS)? Then, let's explore the self-publishing tool, Publisher Rocket. Discover if the tool is good for KDP specific research and if the positive reviews are truly merited!

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IngramSpark is launching a new book promotion package with a hefty price tag. Will the services be worthwhile? Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) updated their sales report dashboard with some much-needed improvements. Is ACX still missing anything authors need beyond this update? And, the UK-based print on demand company Bookvault announced direct integration with the direct sales platform Payhip. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

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• Bookvault + Payhip Integration - https://bookvault.app/payhip/
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• Draft2Digital: Notification Regarding Weltbild - https://www.authoremail.com/email/campaigns/yd690y2ad6e9d/web-version/eq3389j0wvdc4
• IngramSpark: Promote Your Book - https://www.ingramspark.com/title-discovery
• IngramSpark Academy: Self-Publishing Essentials - https://www.ingramspark.com/book-metadata-course-description
• Spotify’s New Basic Plan Strips Out Audiobooks - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-spotify-audiobook-plan/
• How to analyze what book covers sell in your genre? - https://miblart.substack.com/p/how-to-analyze-what-book-covers-sell
• Streetlib: July and August Apple Promos - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9wgHN_S8QYb6jyIq2suD6CbBw-WoKTOL_ApEHo9lrjVFYwQ/viewform
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StoryOrigin is a cross-promotional marketing tool for authors that helps authors build their email lists, increase book sales and page reads, and get more reviews. Whether you're looking for software to handle beta readers or distribute to an advanced reader copy team or manage newsletter swaps with other authors - StoryOrigin is a versatile tool all writers should consider for their self published book. But, is this marketing tool for books on Amazon and beyond any good? How does StoryOrigin compare to its competitor, BookFunnel? And, is it truly necessary for publishing books? Get deeper insights in this podcast!

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Are you thinking about submitting your book to awards programs? Not sure where to go or who to trust for getting more book awards? Then, let's explore Book Award Pro, the website that helps authors place their books into a winning position. Find out if Book Award Pro is worth it in 2024!

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Draft2Digital announced a partnership with the foreign translation rights platform, DropCap. Smashwords is hosting their annual Summer/Winter sale. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson dropped a hint that Publisher Rocket is finally getting a price increase. All that and more in the self-publishing news!

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• How Draft2Digital Authors Can Showcase Their Books to the Foreign Language Rights Market - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/how-draft2digital-authors-can-showcase-their-books-to-the-foreign-language-rights-market/
• Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale (D2D-facing) - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/tx7711bj3v1f2/web-version/lg0604x35fb97
• Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale - https://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromos
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• Kobo Promotional Opportunities - https://www.cognitoforms.com/StreetLibUSA/StreetlibPromoFormKoboSummerSale
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