Spammers and Scammers: How to Spot a Publishing Scam in 2026
June 2026. This is the first in a new monthly series on publishing scams, bad actors, and how to protect…
Where Friction Hides in Your Author Business (And When It Might Be Useful), with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the concept of friction in the author business — the stuff that stops readers from buying and stops authors from acting. They examine reader friction including decision fatigue, pricing signals, platform fragmentation, and the challenge of buying direct; author friction including tech overload, identity resistance, and fear of judgment; and the counterintuitive idea that some friction — a signed limited edition, a serialized novel released chapter by chapter, a live human conversation — is actually worth keeping, because it creates connection, commitment, and differentiation in an age of one-click AI convenience.
Amazon’s Kindle Changes Spark Backlash as USB Transfer Option Ends: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
I can’t remember the last time I saw quite so much vexation over Kindle changes in my general social media. From Facebook friends to what feels like my whole YouTube feed, everyone is talking about Amazon’s change to the functionality of Kindle books. People are very unhappy.
Seven Red Flags in Serialized Fiction Contracts
Learn the seven red flags to watch for in serialized fiction contracts, including waiving moral rights and unfair payment structures, to protect your rights as an indie author.
How to Avoid Indie Author Scams: ALLi Advice for 2024
One growing challenge authors face today is identifying scams that are targeted at us and can result in loss of earnings, loss of rights and loss of confidence. With the correct information, you can identify and avoid the scams to keep yourself and your work safe.
Are Book Promotion Sites Right for Me? Reaching More Readers Podcast, With Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland
This month on the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale takes the lead advising Holly on the best ways to identify the right book promotion sites to reach your readers and make sure you don't get scammed along the way. Take a listen if you've ever considered a book promo site but didn't know where to start or which one may be right for you.
Authors Angry as Findaway Voices by Spotify Changes Terms: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
On the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway takes a critical look at Spotify's recent update to the terms of use for audiobook creators, a move that has stirred significant debate within the indie author community. As Spotify's Findaway Voices faces scrutiny over its revised policies, Dan explores the implications of these changes and the broader concerns they raise about rights and transparency in the digital publishing landscape.
The Seven Processes of Publishing: Book Promotion
Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is examining the sixth process of publishing: book promotion.