01Apr 19
The Self-Publishing Advice Center: How to Self-Publish A Book
Welcome to ALLi's Self-publishing Advice Center, a community outreach service from the Alliance of Independent Authors, offering advice and guidance you can trust, across the seven processes of publishing:
Editorial
Design
Production
Distribution
Marketing
Promotion
Publishing rights management
03Jul 20
Establishing Your Author Platform With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast
In this month’s Fiction & Nonfiction Self-Publishing Salon, Sacha Black and Orna Ross explore the importance of establishing your author platform. They explain how to establish an effective platform in…
01Jul 20
Self-publishing News: Frankfurt wants to Hear From You
Frankfurt Book Fair wants to hear from you, the latest insights on audiobooks, and Amazon makes a move in Sweden and India.
30Jun 20
TwitterChat: Lessons From a Best Selling Author with Adam Croft
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Lessons From a Best Selling Author with Adam Croft
29Jun 20
The Alliance of Independent Authors Summer Sale Bonanza
Everyone loves a good bargain. Part of being an Alliance of Independent Authors member is access to the vetted, trusted Partner Member directory. And it's with great excitement that the AskALLi team shares a whopper of a summer sale. With thanks to all our trusted partners who have been extra generous with their discounts and sales for ALLi members. This is The Alliance of Independent Authors Summer Sale Bonanza.
28Jun 20
Interview with Eric Twiggs — Procrastination Expert Says There’s No Time to Lose: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast
My guest this week is Eric Twiggs, an indie author and motivational speaker who is an expert in procrastination. In fact, it took him a little while to figure out that was his calling, and then he held off on writing a book about it. Now, though, the author of The Discipline of Now and One Moment in Time has some advice all authors can use on the value of getting things done today rather than tomorrow. So, without further delay, here's Eric Twiggs.
26Jun 20
The Basics of Online Poetry Book Distribution and Sales, with Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast
Orna Ross and Dalma Szentpály explore the basics of online poetry book distribution and sales trends over the past few months. As poetry slams and other events moved online, many poets are connecting for the first time with the power of digital distribution for their books.
24Jun 20
Self-publishing News: Subscription Reading Insights
Bookbeat Insights offers transparency for authors making their work available on subecription services; new opportunities from Twitch.
23Jun 20
Twitter Chat: Processes, Outsourcing and Automation
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) we asked questions about Processes, Outsourcing and Automation.
22Jun 20
Facts and Figures about Self Publishing: The Impact and Influence of Indie Authors
It's mind boggling that just 15 years ago, there were no iPhones, no Kindles and barely an inkling of the impending self-publishing revolution. In a few short years, indie authors have irrevocably changed the industry: now accounting for 24-34% of all ebook sales in the largest English-language markets, depending on which source you read (and none of them tell the full story). Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors #AskALLi team look at the facts and figures about self-publishing and the impact of indie authors on the wider publishing industry.
21Jun 20
Interview with Lorna Fergusson — Storyteller Helps Other Indie Authors Chase Away Self-Doubt: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast
My guest this week is Scottish author Lorna Fergusson, who has tried publishing the traditional way, but found that she enjoyed the control she had over her own work that comes with being an indie author. Lorna has also devoted her career to coaching other indie authors on how they can chase away self-doubt and join the indie publishing revolution.
19Jun 20
What are the Industry Standards for Paperback Books? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast
What are the industry standards and best practices for paperback books? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross,and this month they'll be answering this question and more.
18Jun 20
Media Release: Alliance of Independent Authors to Partner with the Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
Announcing Alliance Of Independent Authors (ALLi) and Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency (EELA) partnership to assist ALLi members in licensing their rights.
