TwitterChat: Can writing be therapeutic?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Can writing be therapeutic?
Self-publishing News: From Comics to Translation, Book Fair Season Focuses on the Many Opportunities For Finding Readers
Zestworld offers indie comics creators a tailor made distribution platform. And the Selfies Awards shortlists are published, with winners announced at London Book Fair
Self-Publishing Events at The London Book Fair 2022
The London Book Fair has been a key date for the Alliance of Independent Authors for many years. The AskALLi team is in attendance this year, see below for more information. We've rounded up some of the key talks and events focused on indie authors this year. Below is a list of all the self-publishing events at London Book Fair 2022.
Ten Years of Self-Publishing 2012 to 2022
2012 was a landmark year for self-publishing, seeing not only the launch of the Alliance of Independent Authors, but also the publishing platforms Draft2Digital and Kobo Writing Life, and the advertising medium BookBub, all of which are still significant players. Since then, indie authors have rocked the book world non-stop. Here’s a round-up of the defining changes year on year - which show how far we’ve come, how fast we’re adapting and innovating, and how we’ve changed the face of publishing forever. This is ten years of self-publishing.
Why Are People Upset That Indie Author Brandon Sanderson Raised More Than $30M on Kickstarter? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy
Brandon Sanderson, a sci-fi/fantasy author, raised more than $30 million on Kickstarter. And, for some reason, people are really, really outraged that an indie writer, of all people, should attract that much attention and money.
TwitterChat: Finding your most productive writing techniques.
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Finding your most productive writing techniques.
Self-publishing News: Pay the Creator
A mixed week for Amazon Prime as Amazon spends $8.5bn to access MGM’s catalogue but makes it harder to cancel Prime membership. And #PayTheCreator campaign seeks to end payment by "exposure".
Influencer Marketing for Authors: Developing Book Pitches and Proposals
Why do you write? In the Becoming Pitch Perfect workshop at 5pm (UK time) on Friday 1st April, ALLi Director Orna Ross, will enable you to develop a powerful answer to this oft-difficult question and clearly communicate the value of your writing and publishing to yourself and literary and publishing influencders
The Alliance of Independent Authors is Ten Years Old
Happy Birthday to us! The Alliance of Independent Authors is ten years old this year. Ten whole years! Over in the AskALLi team, we're delighted to be reaching this monumental birthday, so today, and over the next couple of weeks we'll be taking a moment to celebrate the last ten years of work, publishing and community.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Orna Ross: ALLi Founder Looks Back on a Decade of Advocacy for Indie Authors
My ALLi author guest this episode is Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors. I'm having her on as a special guest to celebrate ALLi's tenth birthday. It was at the London Book Fair in 2012 that Orna announced the formation of a group to help, and advocate for, the growing number of indie authors who were demanding to be heard. And in the last decade, ALLi has grown far bigger than even she had imagined.
What We Wish We Knew When We Started as Indie Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast
Today on the #AskALLi Foundational Self-Publishing podcast: What we wish we knew when we started as indie authors. To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Alliance of Independent Authors, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Production Manager Dan Parsons discuss all the things they wish they knew when they first started out as authors.
TwitterChat: Can authors benefit from attending conferences?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Can authors benefit from attending conferences?