Self-Publishing with ALLi Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries With Dale L. Roberts and Sylvia Hubbard
Libraries offer more than just shelf space—they can be a consistent source of income and visibility for indie authors. In this episode, Dale L. Roberts talks with award-winning author and publishing strategist Sylvia Hubbard about how to build strong relationships with libraries. Sylvia shares how she pitches events, lands paid speaking gigs, and gets her books into circulation, all while supporting her local literary community. It’s a practical, eye-opening look at a frequently overlooked avenue for author success.
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About the Host
Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and video content creator. Dale’s inherent passion for life fuels his self-publishing advocacy both in print and online. After publishing over 50 titles and becoming an international bestselling author on Amazon, Dale started his YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with Dale. Selected by Feedspot and LA Weekly as one of the best sources in self-publishing of 2022, Dale cemented his position as the indie-author community's go-to authority. You can find Dale on his website or YouTube.
About the Guest
Sylvia Hubbard is an award-winning author, speaker, and literary advocate who has independently published more than fifty-five high-suspense romance books. As founder of the Motown Writers Network and CEO of HubBooks Literary Services, she has spent more than two decades empowering writers through education, community, and creative innovation. Known as the “Cliffhanger Queen,” Sylvia speaks across the United States and Canada on writing, publishing, and marketing, all while blogging prolifically and uplifting the literary scene in her hometown of Detroit.