TwitterChat: How to work with a developmental editor with Howard Lovy
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How to work with a developmental editor with Howard Lovy
Self-publishing News: “$100k isn’t a big advance these days” and other highlights from the Penguin Random House – Simon & Schuster trial
Penguin Random House takeover of Simon & Schuster goes to court. Netflix to pay writers $42m. Waterstones struggles with stock orders.
Patreon Subscriptions for Indie Authors: Authorpreneur Feature Emilia Rose
Over the next few months, we're going to feature a selection of the Alliance of Independent Authors authorpreneur members and the inspirational work they do. First in, is Emilia Rose, a patreon and subscription superstar. We're going to examine Emilia's success and look at patreon subscriptions for indie authors.
TwitterChat: Amazon A+ Content
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Amazon A+ Content which is Amazon's new book description tool.
Self-publishing News: OverDrive’s Sora delivers 100 million downloads to school libraries in 4 years
100 million school library downloads in 4 years don’t appear in many official figures and Spotify’s $100m+ price for Findaway.
Your Questions Answered: Illustrated Children’s Books
Children's publishing can sometimes be an enigma. Your customers aren't your readers and your readers aren't your customers. A nuance reserved mostly for children's books alone. So how do you successfully publish them? Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes partner member MCRL and authorpreneur Larry Feign to answer all your questions from print sizing and materials all the way to marketing, mindset and reaching readers. This is your questions answered: illustrated children's books.
TwitterChat: How do you get started writing a book?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How do you get started writing a book?
Self-publishing News: $45,000 of New Prizes at this Year’s Watty Awards
Wattpad adds $45,000 and screen adaptation opportunities to this year's Wattys. Open AI allows DALL-E 2 users to commercialise images.
The Ultimate Guide to Book Translations for Indie Authors
When you first start writing, translations might not be your first thought. Just get the book written. Worry about your native language first. Then figure out translations if you're successful. As indie authors, translations have traditionally been illusive and difficult to access. But as technology and the industry open up, that's changing. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is looking at book translations for indie authors. The options, formats and methods.
TwitterChat: Is an Editor always right?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Is an Editor always right?
Self-publishing News: TikTokers Continue to Promote Ebook Returns Scam
TikTok trend encouraging readers to return ebooks for a full refund resurfaces, while new Netflix move shows adverts no longer toxic.
Open Up to Indie Authors: Campaign Update from ALLi
For ten years, the Alliance of Independent Authors has worked to improve representation for indie authors. One aspect of that work has been getting organizations, awards and services to open their doors to self-publishers. We're delighted to have recently appointed a dedicated manager, Melissa Addey, for this important work and to have updated our Open Up To Indie Authors campaign and "Open Up" guidebook series. This is our Open Up To Indie Authors Campaign update.
