Self Publishing Weekly News, October 29, 2025

1. Self-Publishing Output Surges Past 2.6 Million Titles: In 2023 data released this fall, self-published books with ISBNs hit a record 2.6 million—a 7.2% increase year-over-year—outpacing traditional publishing's decline, thanks to user-friendly platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark.

2. Spotify Launches Sales for Indie Audio Shorts: On October 16, Spotify announced its first marketplace for short-form audiobooks from self-published authors, opening new revenue streams for indies beyond full-length titles.

3. SelfPubCon 2025 Wraps with Focus on TikTok and Tools: The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon25) concluded in late October, spotlighting emerging trends like TikTok marketing tactics, innovative print tech, and direct sales strategies for indie authors.

4. AI Dominates as Key Self-Publishing Trend for 2025: Experts predict AI tools will lead 2025 innovations, from content generation to cover design, helping indies streamline workflows while sparking debates on ethics and originality in the space.

5. eBook Sales Boom Expected on Amazon and Beyond: Platforms like Amazon KDP forecast a surge in new eBook sales for 2025, with 90% of self-publishers already using print-on-demand, signaling a shift toward digital dominance despite print's popularity.

References (MLA Style):

"Self-Publishing Trends to Watch in 2025." Publishers Weekly, 2025, www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/self-publishing/article/97609-self-publishing-trends-to-watch-in-2025.html. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

"Spotify Launches Marketplace for Short-Form Indie Audiobooks." Spotify Newsroom, 16 Oct. 2025, newsroom.spotify.com/2025-10-16/spotify-launches-marketplace-for-short-form-indie-audiobooks/. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

"SelfPubCon 2025: Key Takeaways." Alliance of Independent Authors, 2025, www.allianceindependentauthors.org/selfpubcon-2025-key-takeaways/. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.