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The History of Self-Publishing

ALLi has a number of publications both for sale and free to its members. One such publication was written by our fabulous Director, Orna Ross. Creative Self-Publishing aims to empower indie authors to sell more books and create their author businesses their way. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors Ask ALLi team is looking at the history of self-publishing. We also ask members what they would tell their younger pre-published selves.

February 28, 2022
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Who Makes Money From Subscriptions? Also, Draft2Digital Acquires Smashwords: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

Who makes money from subscription services? Also, Draft2Digital acquires Smashwords. These are among the topics discussed on Self-Publishing News with…

February 25, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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TwitterChat: Should authors include trigger warnings in their book descriptions?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Should authors include trigger warnings in their book descriptions?

February 24, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-publishing News: Amazon Reaches Global Agreement With Visa Ending Extra Fees and Concerns of a Ban

Amazon reaches a global deal to keep allowing payments using Visa credit cards, and bookstore sales recover as paper prices rise.

February 23, 2022
Dan Holloway
News
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What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life

If there's one thing we can always be assured of, it's that marketing tactics and methods will be in a constant state of flux. Fads come and go, social media platforms come and go, advertising runs in cycles. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running a series of "What Sells Books in 2022" posts to bring you the most up to date tactics and tools for your writing business. This is What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life.

February 21, 2022
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Jim Merryfield: How to Quit the 9-to-5 and Hit the Road on Two Wheels

My ALLi author guest this episode is Jim Merryfield, who lived what he called the British version of the Wolf of Wall Street. He was rolling in dough from his sales job for a company that really didn't care about the impact it was having on the world. Jim decided it wasn't a life for him. So, he bought a motorcycle, saw the world, and wrote about how others can do the same. Midlife crisis? Not quite. Jim Merryfield is only twenty-seven years old.

February 20, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Influencer Marketing for Beginner Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

In this episode: Influencer marketing for beginner authors. Writing and publishing a book to a professional standard is a mammoth challenge, but it’s only the first step in growing your author business. Next comes marketing.

February 18, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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TwitterChat: Content Marketing and Authors

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Content Marketing and Authors

February 17, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-publishing News: Book Fair Confusion

Leipzig Book Fair cancels in person event a week after announcing it would go ahead. Apple launches Strombo's Lit Book Club. $50m investment in Papier.com another step in the analogue revolution.

February 16, 2022
Dan Holloway
News
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Instagram for Indie Authors: Boosting Engagement, Followers, and Book Sales

Instagram not only is the perfect place to find and grow your audience, but it is an incredibly useful platform to connect with other authors across the world. In today's article, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes Suzie Speaks, social media manager to discuss how to use instagram to boost your reader engagement.