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Self-Publishing News: The Growth of Romantasy Marked by Inclusion at Goodreads Awards

Romantasy (a portmanteau of, as you would imagine, romance and fantasy) is a relatively new name for a genre that feels as old as storytelling itself but which, like many of the oldest stories, much of the media would have you believe BookTok has made anew.

Book Award Update For Indie Authors: March 2024 – Avoiding Common Pitfalls

As an independent author, having your labor of love recognized with a prestigious book award can feel like the ultimate validation of your talents and hard work. However, the road to literary accolades is filled with potential potholes that can derail your chance at success if you're not careful. In this Book Award Update March 2024, we'll explore some of the most common mistakes indie authors make when entering book awards—and how to avoid them.

Amazon and Apple Face Lawsuits Alleging Anti-Consumer Activity: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the significant lawsuits facing Amazon and Apple, highlighting the Department of Justice's action against Apple for anti-competitive practices and a consumer lawsuit against Amazon's digital content sales methods. These legal battles could have far-reaching implications for the digital marketplace, particularly for indie authors and the distribution of digital content.

Self-Publishing News: Does Amazon’s Buy Button Mislead Digital Customers?

Amazon is misleading consumers over what it means to buy a digital product. The focus here is specifically on their practice when selling videos, though the “buy vs license” issue is as live when it comes to ebooks.

Top Tips for Your Nonfiction Indie Author Marketing Strategy: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland

In the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland dive into the key elements of a successful marketing strategy for nonfiction indie authors. They emphasize the importance of "findability," ensuring your books reach the right readers at the right time, and highlight the role of strategic thinking in making the most of your marketing efforts. From author websites and book covers to social media and physical marketing materials, Dale and Holly offer concise, top tips to enhance your book's visibility and deepen your connection with your audience.

Self-Publishing News: Department of Justice Launches Antitrust Suit Against Apple Alleging Anti-Consumer Manipulation of its Market Dominance

The Department of Justice last week launched an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple is using this dominant market position to lock people into its devices and software, stifling competition and innovation.

ALLi Authorpreneur Case Study: Pivot to Become a Bestseller with Amanda Richardson

Today we follow the indie author case study of Amanda Richardson as she shares her story of resilience and difficult decisions that took her career from author to authorpreneur, bringing her to Kindle bestseller status.

Self-Publishing News: Publishers Seek to Stop Internet Archive’s Appeal in Copyright Violation Case

The Internet Archive and the publishing industry have been at loggerheads for many years. Recently this concretised as the industry took legal action against the Internet Archive’s Open Library for copyright violation.

ALLi Out And About London Book Fair 2024

The Future of Publishing: ALLi Out and About with Orna Ross

Today's post sees ALLi Founder and Director Orna Ross share her inspirational views on the future for independent publishing from two industry events, and for those of you who couldn't make it in person, you can catch up with a video of one of our top highlights below.

March 22, 2024
Orna Ross
Alliance of Independent Authors, Opinion
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Literary Groups Celebrate as Europe’s Artificial Intelligence Act Nears Law: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway celebrates a pivotal moment for the publishing industry with the passage of Europe's Artificial Intelligence Act, a landmark legislation requiring transparency in the training of generative AI platforms, including the disclosure of works used in their development. This act, widely welcomed by publishers, marks a significant step in regulating AI's role in creative industries. Dan also revisits the London Book Fair, highlighting the Selfies Awards and the achievements of ALLi authors. He also explores various AI-related topics, including the implications of AI in legal practices and literary translation. Dan also addresses the underrepresentation of indie authors in a report on the UK publishing industry's economic impact.

Self-Publishing News: Publishing is Worth £11bn to the UK Economy: But How Much Comes From Indie Authors?

UK’s Publishers’ Association's Vision for Publishing survey claims publishing's annual impact on the UK economy is £11bn supporting 84,000 jobs.

Dan Gerstein’s Gotham Ghostwriters Lends an Invisible Hand: 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 Dan Gerstein, CEO of Gotham Ghostwriters. Dan discusses the different forms of ghostwriting available to authors, from books to speeches, and how these services can fit various budgets and needs. The conversation also touches on the growing demand for ghostwriting in areas like business and memoirs, reflecting on how this trend is shaping the publishing industry.