Self-publishing News: Selfies Awards Extend Eligibility
The Selfies Awards expand their eligibility to British writers living in Europe and what the Brexit deal means.
TwitterChat: Improving your Writing with ProWritingAid
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Improving your Writing with ProWritingAid
Best Book Distribution Tips of 2020 for Indie Authors
As we near the end of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team wanted to use December to look back at 2020 and the range of ultimate guides and posts we've created to help you write, publish and market your books. Today, we've collated all of the distribution posts, podcasts and books from the team to help you improve your publishing skills. Here are the best distribution tips of 2020.
Happy Holidays from all at the Alliance of Independent Authors
Happy holidays, dear indie authors! It has been our honor and pleasure to work with you in 2020. Closing: Our…
Self-publishing News: Person of the Year
Who is the book business' person of the year? Two major studio announcements mark a film industry increasingly moving to streaming subscription.
TwitterChat: How to Build a Simple Marketing Strategy with Roger Edwards
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How to Build a Simple Marketing Strategy with Roger Edwards
In a Tumultuous 2020, You Could Always Rely on Our AskALLi Self-Publishing Advice Podcast
In a year that was full of change, it's nice to know that one thing remained the same in 2020:…
In 2020, I Was Inspired By ALLi Authors’ Backstories On My Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast
On my Inspirational Indie Authors podcast, 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.
Best Marketing Tips of 2020 for Indie Authors
As we near the end of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team wanted to use December to look back at 2020 and the range of ultimate guides and posts we've created to help you write, publish and market your books. Today, we've collated all of the marketing posts, podcasts and books from the team to help you improve your marketing skills. Here are the best marketing tips of 2020.
Should You Create Your Own Author Imprint? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast
Should authors create their own imprint? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answering this question and more.
Calling Out Amazon on Audible Refund Policy: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy
ALLi is calling out Amazon on their Audible refund policy, which is resulting in unknown numbers of audiobook authors and narrators around the world being deprived of income. Bookshop.org suffers a glitch, confusing some indie authors, and the end of an era with the end of Book Expo America.
Self-publishing News: Record Year for Comics on Kickstarter
Kickstarter celebrates a record year for comics, Audiblegate latest, Libraries in America need financial Covid support.