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.
TwitterChat: Is Word of Mouth actually a thing?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Is Word of Mouth actually a thing?
Self-publishing News: Ingram Will Enter UK Wholesale Business
International Publishers Association publishes InSPIRe initiative; Ingram to entre the UK wholesale market.
Boost Your Backlist: How to Make the Most of Every Title
Backlist is a term thrown about by both self-publishing authors and traditional publishers. While your new books—your front list—are often the highest earning for short periods of time. But it's usually your backlist that brings in the consistent cash over time. How do you make the most of those books? What should you be doing to capitalize on them and what tactics work the best? That's the question the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is answering today. This is boost your backlist: how to make the most of every title.
A Message From ALLi Director Orna Ross: We’re Taking a Podcast Break While We Make Improvements and Hear From You
A message from ALLi Director Orna Ross, who talks about our short podcast production break while we make improvements. She…
TwitterChat: Does every book need a story?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Does every book need a story?
Self-publishing News: Wattpad Launches new Creator Fund Paying Writers up to $25,000
In this week's Self-Publishing News Special, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway looks at Wattpad's new creator fund which will pay…
Self-Publishing Show 2022: Live Author Events Post Pandemic
Live events used to be a staple of the annual author calendar. But as a result of the pandemic, many events closed, shut down forever, or went online. The Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team has their fingers crossed because 2022 seems to herald the return of in-person events. Today, Self-Publishing News Editor, Dan Holloway and Dan Parsons, ALLi Publishing Production Manager round up the recent self-publishing show and all that it means for authors.
Level Up Your Side Characters, With Sacha Black — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Sacha Black discusses how to level up your side characters. All too often, side characters…
TwitterChat: How important are reviews for a book?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How important are reviews for a book?