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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.

March 21, 2022
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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.

March 20, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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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.

March 18, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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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?

March 17, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-Publishing News: New York Launches 18 Month Guaranteed Income Scheme for Creative Artists

A new scheme from Creatives Rebuild New York that will pay creatives from minority backgrounds $1000 per month for 18 months.

March 16, 2022
Dan Holloway
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The Ultimate Guide to Book Fairs for Indie Authors

It's ten years since the Alliance of Independent Authors launched at LBF2012 and the association will revisit London Book Fair this year (LBF22) on 5-7 April to mark its 10th anniversary. If you're coming to the London Book Fair, or planning to visit another fair in 2022, see below for our guide to book fairs for indie authors.

What Are The First Steps For A New Author; Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

What are the first steps for a new author? That is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross.

March 11, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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TwitterChat: Why do authors procrastinate?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Why do authors procrastinate?

March 10, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-publishing News: What does Brandon Sanderson’s record-breaking Kickstarter mean for those who inevitably attempt to follow?

What Brandon Sanderson’s record-breaking Kickstarter means for indie authors. PublishDrive seals series A investment, and success for Mary Jane Wells at the Audie Awards.

March 9, 2022
Dan Holloway
News
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The Ultimate Guide To Multiple Streams Of Income: Feature Image With A Pile Of Coins

The Author’s Ultimate Guide to Multiple Streams of Income

Multiple streams of income is more than a buzzword. It's a business model, it's a mindset and it's the best way to ensure a sustainable income from your publishing. Today, the AskALLi team dives deep into the topic and ALLi members weigh in. This is the Alliance of Independent Authors' ultimate guide to multiple streams of income.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Harriet Hodgson: After Tragic Losses, Educator Teaches Others How to Cope with Grief

My ALLi author guest this episode is Harriet Hodgson, who is eighty-six years old and spent most of her life as an educator. Then, one by one, she lost important people in her life. The way she coped with grief was to write about it. And then to create art. Since 2007, Harriet has specialized in writing literature on how to deal with loss.

March 6, 2022
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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