Still grinding through your self-publishing journey without results? You might be wasting time on the wrong tasks. In this video, I’ll show you what actually moves the needle—from email automation and AI tools to scheduling and staying focused. Whether you’re a new author or burned out from busywork, these tips will help you reclaim your time and get back to publishing books that sell.
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🛠️ Writing, Publishing, and Workflow Tools:
- Dibbly Create – https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
- Microsoft Word – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word
- Google Calendar – https://calendar.google.com/
- Apple Reminders (iPhone) – for managing task lists and focus
- Google Docs – https://docs.google.com/
📬 Email Marketing & Automation:
- MailerLite – https://DaleLinks.com/MailerLite (affiliate link)
📅 Scheduling:
- SimplyBook.me – https://dalelinks.com/simply (affiliate link)
- Zoom Pro –
📣 Social Media & Content:
- ContentStudio – https://DaleLinks.com/ContentStudio (affiliate link)
🤖 AI Tools:
- Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link)
- ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:35 The Problem: Time-Wasting Activities
3:16 Optimize Your Work Flow
7:13 Join My Email Newsletter
7:47 Streamline Communication & Admin Tasks
11:19 Focus on High-Impact Activities
15:15 Practical Tools & Resources
17:02 Final Thoughts
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- Dale L. Roberts