Self-Publishing News: Substack Syncs Up With Spotify
Spotify has been working on more tools for creators & consumers as part of its expansionist agenda to become the world’s one-stop audio shop
Shaun Loftus Explores The Book Whisperer’s Tailored Publishing Support and the ‘Unconference’ in Florence: Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy
In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy interviews Shaun Loftus, founder of The Book Whisperer, which offers complete publishing services for indie authors. Shaun shares her journey from a tech-savvy marketing director to a leader in indie publishing, emphasizing the educational approach of The Book Whisperer in guiding authors through the complexities of self-publishing. The discussion also touches on the upcoming “unconference” in Florence, a unique event designed for authors to collaboratively set the agenda and share insights in a peer-to-peer learning environment.
Self-Publishing News: UK Government AI Update and Society of Authors Survey Show Creators and Regulators Have Vastly Different AI Concerns
CMA published its latest update clarifying where the government’s concerns are. The Society of Authors’ recommendations are a world apart.
Book Tours in 2024: Eight Options for Indie Authors
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the options you can keep in your toolkit to build a book tour that suits your time, budget and preferences, including links to other top Alliance of Independent Author posts and guides for further reading.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Jill Dobson. Traditionally Published as a Teen, Author Gets Tired of Waiting Game and Goes Indie
My ALLi author guest this episode is Jill Dobson, whose story is a little different from the ones I usually tell on this podcast. She found a traditional publisher at a very young age—in fact, when she was a teenager. Then she endured decades of rejection or, even worse, being ignored. She recently went indie and felt like a weight was lifted. Now, it's up to readers to decide and not a nameless gatekeeper.
Self-Publishing News: Font Selection May Help Make Print More Sustainable
HarperCollins claims to save 245.6 million pages, equivalent to over 5000 trees to improve their sustainability credentials.
Fairly Trained Certifies First Ethically Trained Large Language Model: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway brings attention to Fairly Trained, the first platform to certify ethically trained large language models, highlighting a major advancement in AI ethics. Dan also explores HarperCollins' innovative environmental efforts in reducing paper usage through font changes and the carbon footprint disparities between print and audiobooks. Additionally, he discusses the new partnership between Draft2Digital and the social reading app Fable, a development that offers fresh opportunities for authors to connect with readers.
Self-Publishing News: Fairly Trained Certifies First Ethical AI Platform
Fairly Trade is a certification body for AI industries that was able to provide a stamp of approval for individual companies and platforms
Independence and Interdependence: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
What does independence mean for authors in terms of creative and publishing choices? Why is interdependence so important, and how can we be stronger together? Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss their ideas.
Self-Publishing News: Draft2Digital Partners With Social Reading App Fable
Draft2Digital will be partnering in a retail distribution deal with the popular social reading app Fable.
Subscription Models for Indie Authors: ALLi Ultimate Guide
Reader subscriptions can be a great way to connect with your fans, generate revenue and cultivate a loyal following. By offering exclusive content, personalized interactions or behind-the-scenes access, authors can create a sustainable income stream while strengthening reader relationships. In today’s post, we'll delve into the essentials of establishing and running a subscription for authors programme, exploring key models, tools and best practices to maximize success so you can watch your fanbase flourish.
Creative ACCESS Marketing — Attracting and Capturing Readers: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross
In this insightful episode, Orna Ross unpacks the ACCESS framework—Attract, Captivate, Connect, Engage, Subscribe, Satisfy—to understand each stage in the process of attracting and ultimately satisfying your readers—in the most creative way possible.