TwitterChat: Do You Need to be an Expert to Write a Non-Fiction Book?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Do You Need to be an Expert to Write a Non-Fiction Book?
2021 So Far: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast, with Orna Ross, Sacha Black, and Dan Parsons
We're taking a podcast break during the month of August, so instead we'll bring you what we've covered in so far on our 2021 Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross, Sacha Black, and Dan Parsons. Below are some of the highlights, with links to the full podcasts, videos, and transcripts. We'll return in September with new episodes.
Self-publishing News: Indie Trailblazer LJ Ross Celebrates 7 Million Sales
Indie legend LJ Ross celebrates 7 million sales. Medium changes its Partner scheme's terms to offer referral fees, and there's a warning of a review bombing threat on Goodreads.
TwitterChat: Are Pre-Orders a Good Idea?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Are Pre-Orders a Good Idea?
2021 So Far: Member Q&A Podcast with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn
We're taking a podcast break during the month of August, so instead we'll bring you what we've covered in 2021 so far on our Member Q&A Podcast with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn. Below are some of the highlights, with links to the full podcasts, videos, and transcripts. We'll return in September with new episodes.
Self-publishing News: INKR, Kobo Plus, and the Rise of Writing Apps
In a week where apps dominate self-publishing news, Kobo Plus in Canada celebrates its 1st year with interesting insights into subscription readers' habits. INKR makes comics more accessible across languages. And AppSumo launches its Book Author Collection of apps.
TwitterChat: Using KDP to make a book available on Amazon
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Using KDP to make a book available on Amazon
The Ultimate Guide to Winning Book Awards: Tips and Tools
For a long time, book awards were only open to traditionally published authors. But that's just not the case any more. With an enormous swathe of awards open to indies, the Alliance of Independent Authors thought it was time we created an ultimate guide to all things book awards. With thanks to Annie Mydla from the North Street Book Prize and Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro for their contributions to this post.
2021 So Far: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
We're taking a podcast break during the month of August, so instead we'll bring you what we've covered in 2021 so far on our Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn. Below are some of the highlights, with links to the full podcasts, videos, and transcripts. We'll return in September with new episodes.
Self-publishing News: Crime Writers Association Opens Its Doors to Indie Authors
The Crime Writers Association admits indie authors following a members' vote. Kindle 3G will lose functionality but Amazon offers $50 towards a Paperwhite. Twitter to introduce an e-commerce feature.
TwitterChat: Let’s Talk About Writing Software
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Let's Talk About Writing Software
How Indie Authors Prove Publishing Rights
Proof of rights ownership is actually very straightforward for indie authors. If you have self-published, and no third party is involved, you are indisputably the rights holder. Here the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team advises on how indie authors prove publishing rights.