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NotebookLM

Harnessing Google’s NotebookLM AI Tool, Which Discusses Myths that Hold Indie Authors Back: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

In a departure from the usual format, in this episode, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn hand their podcast notes over to Google’s NotebookLM to see what this new AI tool makes of their topic: "5 Myths that Hold Indie Authors Back — And How to Break Free." Joanna shares key developments in AI conversation tools, and as AI continues to shape the industry, Orna asks: What does it mean to stay true to your creative self in an AI-powered publishing industry?
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Frankfurt Book Fair

At the Frankfort Book Fair, More AI Deals and Glimpses of Writing’s Future: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Last week was, as you won’t have failed to notice, a week of conferences. There was the Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the largest trade events of the year, and here at ALLi Towers, we held the regular SelfPubCon to tie in with that calendar. This week, I will reflect on the big highlights from both of those, as well as provide some snippets of the latest news.
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ISBNs Made Easy

ISBNs Made Easy: A Guide for Indie Authors

We always have questions from our members on "ISBNs made easy," so this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. ISBNs may seem like minor details in the publishing process, but they’re crucial for indie authors looking to build credibility and control over their work. An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier for every edition and format of a book, enabling bookstores, libraries, and online platforms to find, catalog, and distribute books efficiently. It serves as a key to reaching readers and making a book discoverable across retail and library channels worldwide.
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Bookwire Offers New Tools to Help Authors Control How AI Uses Their Work: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

How do you stop companies from using your book or other writing to train their large language models? The answer, as I have been reporting a few times, is to apply code or metadata to your files that tells the scraping algorithms to go elsewhere. The latest distributor to allow such metadata to be attached is Bookwire, which has partnered with Liccium to offer the service. Liccium has done a lot of work with the technical and regulatory infrastructure of the literary world to provide an effective and enforceable service.
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Bookshops Are Cool

Survey Finds Young People Think Bookshops Are Cool: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway dives into why "bookshops are cool" according to a recent survey, exploring the unique appeal of browsing shelves and finding new reads in person. He also discusses South Korean author Han Kang's Nobel Prize win and asks whether AI might soon compete with humans in literature and science. Dan rounds out the show with insights on AI rights and metadata protections for authors.
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Author Website

Creating a Compelling Author Website with Pauline Wiles: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast’s Branding, Marketing, and Promotion stream, Dale L. Roberts speaks with Pauline Wiles, an indie author and website designer, about the importance of branding and creating a compelling author website. They discuss the evolution of web design, common mistakes authors make, and the significance of building an email list. Pauline shares insights on budgeting for a website, SEO best practices, and the role of an author’s website in their overall marketing strategy. 
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Bookshops Are Cool

Bookshops Are Cool Again, But No One Reads Books: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

It is perhaps not a surprise that a survey by the Booksellers Association has found that people think bookshops are cool. It is, however, cool that people seem to think so, albeit a little surprising that this latest finding is considered a new development. I just checked an article I wrote for The Guardian about the coolest bookshop of all, the Albion Beatnik, and was flashed a warning informing me that my article was more than eleven years old.
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Self-publishing Advice Conference 2024

Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2024: What’s Coming up at #SelfPubCon24

The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon24) is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th to Sunday, October 20th, starting at 10am (ET)/3pm (UK). With a stellar lineup of expert speakers and sessions, you won’t want to miss out. The event runs for a full 24 hours, and access is free for three days. 
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Creativity With AI

Enhancing Creativity with AI Tools: A Guide to Ethical Use for Authors

Creativity with AI is stirring up a lot of opinions in the writing world, especially about whether it has a place in the creative process. But here, we’re not debating if you should use AI—rather, if you do, we’ll look at how to use it effectively and ethically. AI can assist with brainstorming, help organize research, or generate fresh ideas, but it doesn’t replace the need for human creativity and insight.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sally Clarke

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sally Clarke. She Brings Martial Arts Stories to Life and Builds Singapore’s Indie Author Scene

My ALLi author guest this episode is Sally Clarke, an author and ALLi ambassador based in Singapore. Sally’s passion for Muay Thai—Thailand’s traditional martial art—inspired her latest book, which tells the story of a young fighter’s journey to overcome the odds. She’s now working to grow the indie author community in her region and support other writers in their publishing journeys.
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