Happy Holidays from All at ALLi
Wishing you all things merry and bright for the holiday season. And a peaceful and prosperous new year.
TwitterChat: A Christmas Special
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about A Christmas Special
Self-publishing News: French lawmakers take on Amazon’s free Book Delivery
France makes free book delivery illegal in war on Amazon. Stanford Travel Prize open for indies. What Spotify's and Kakao's new acquisitions mean for the future of subscription services.
Self-Publishing Advice Podcasts 2021 Round Up Part 2
Throughout December, we've been rounding up the best posts, podcasts and ultimate guides from 2021. Today is no different. In this post, we bring you a selection of the best advanced and self-publishing news podcasts from 2021. And, of course, you can count on us to come back with more self-publishing advice podcasts in 2022.
AskALLi’s Best Marketing Tips for Indie Authors from 2021
As we draw close to the end of the year, it's time to round up the best of the best on the Alliance of Independent Authors blog. Today, we're bringing you the most comprehensive marketing blogs from 2021. It's time to review your marketing plans, tools and resources and prepare for 2022. These are the best marketing tips for indie authors from 2021.
In 2021, Self-Publishing Advice Podcasts Kept You Informed Of Many Changes in Indie Publishing
You miss a week, you miss a lot. It has been a long year, and many great shows to choose from, but here are a few samples of what you listened to in 2021. And, of course, no matter what's happening in the world, you can count on us to come back with more self-publishing advice podcasts in 2022.
TwitterChat: What can authors learn from the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about What can authors learn from the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Self-publishing News: What’s the Truth About Authors and Social Media?
Billie Eilish's low sales and large social media presence cause publishers to ponder the truth about social media for writers as a new survey from Oxford Brookes University asks writers for their answer to that same question.
New Year, New Opportunities: Author Tips for 2022
As the old year comes to a close and we peek cautiously around the corner at the new year, the world tends to slow down a bit for a sip of rum or holiday eggnog. For me, this is the perfect time to take stock of my projects and prospects.
It's become a yearly ritual for me, and I enthusiastically recommend it.
Alliance of Independent Authors Self-Publishing Review 2021
Each year in the Alliance of Independent Authors, we take a look back at the year and review what's happened in the industry. Last year was gruelling for many, this year has continued to be a rollercoaster for many. This is the self-publishing review 2021.
Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast 2021: Authors’ Own Backstories Just As Fascinating As Their Books
On my Inspirational Indie Authors podcast 2021, I discovered that indie authors usually have lived varied and interesting lives before they ever decided to become authors. They have backstories that inform their worldview, writing style, genre choice, and usually a deep well of experience from which to draw. I have selfish reasons for hosting the Inspirational Indie Authors podcast, too. These authors inspire me to use my own backstory to become a better writer.
How Do I Grow My Email List? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast
How do I grow my email list? This 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.