{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"KDP Rolls Out Two Big Changes for Authors | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 23, 2025)","description":"Kindle Direct Publishing announced two major updates that authors need to understand. Changes to digital rights management are raising questions, while a new ebook pre-order feature could reward authors who are prepared. We also cover AI entering the reading experience, audiobook discovery tied to BookTok, platform updates, and opportunities authors should watch heading into 2026.  YouTube Channel Memberships \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Memberships KDP: New eBook Download Options for Readers Coming in 2026 -  https:\/\/www.kdpcommunity.com\/s\/article\/New-eBook-Download-Options-for-Readers-Coming-in-2026?language=en_US TechCrunch: Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct\u2019s self-published e-books -  https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/12\/10\/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks\/ KDP: eBook pre-orders will soon show a reading sample on Amazon \u2013 Update -  https:\/\/www.kdpcommunity.com\/s\/article\/eBook-pre-orders-will-soon-show-a-reading-sample-on-Amazon-Update DigitalTrends: Google Play Books may soon let you ask Gemini questions while you read -  https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/google-play-books-may-soon-let-you-ask-gemini-questions-while-you-read\/ Amazon\u2019s New Kindle Feature Raises Concerns | Self-Publishing News (Dec. 16, 2025) - https:\/\/youtu.be\/ozboaJlwhiw Bookvault \u2013 https:\/\/bookvault.app \u2013 Use coupon code BVDALE to waive three upload fees PublishDrive \u2013 Save 25% off all annual distribution plans -  https:\/\/publishdrive.com\/save-25-on-publishdrive-annual-plans-forever?fpr=dale10 (affiliate link) \u2013 Offer ends December 31, 2025 Audible and TikTok Bring Best of #BookTok Sensations Direct to Listeners -  https:\/\/www.audible.com\/about\/newsroom\/audible-and-tiktok-bring-best-of-booktok-sensations-direct-to-listeners Get Authentic Book Reviews \u2013 https:\/\/GetAuthenticBookReviews.com Spoken \u2013 https:\/\/Spoken.press Payhip: Ecommerce Payment Gateways for Digital Products - https:\/\/payhip.com\/payment-gateways?fp_ref=lym89 (affiliate link) Authorbase \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLInks.com\/Authorbase (affiliate link) Written Word Media: Author Branding for Self-Published Authors: How to Build a Brand Readers Love (Without Feeling Icky About It) -  https:\/\/www.writtenwordmedia.com\/author-branding-for-self-published-authors Outstanding Creator Awards: 2025 Clash of Champions Contest (results) \u2013  https:\/\/www.outstandingcreator.com\/winners--2025-clash-of-champions.html Reader Views Awards: \u201cEmail Marketing for Authors\u201d by Dale L. Roberts -  https:\/\/readerviews.com\/reviews\/email-marketing-for-authors-roberts\/ Self-Publishing with Dale (book series) \u2013 https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/SelfPubWithDale&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to my email newsletter - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/SignUp&amp;nbsp; Join Channel Memberships - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@dalelroberts My Books - https:\/\/DaleLinks.com\/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https:\/\/dalelroberts.gumroad.com\/coffee.  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts ","author_name":"The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/selfpublishingwithdale.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39517995\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39517995"}