Self-publishing News: DRM – for or against?
International Day Against DRM, the expansion of aubiobook platform Storytel, Youscribe's growth in Africa and audiobooks at Frankfurt.
Opinion: Can Writing a Memoir Change Your Life?
If you're a writer, then you'll know the magic power writing has. Be it the creation of far flung worlds and fantastical creatures or the healing powers of journaling and memoir. Author member Cassie Farren, explains how powerful writing can be. She also asks the question can writing a memoir change your life?
Inspirational Indie Authors: Freddie P. Peters Pens Financial Crime Thrillers Set in an Ethically Challenged World She Knows Well
My guest this week Freddie P. Peters, whose background in law and high finance was perfect preparation for her series…
How to Make the Most of Your ALLi Membership
We're independent authors, creative directors of our own author businesses, solely responsible for the books we publish. It can be a lonesome endeavor. But it doesn't have to be! As ALLi Communications Manager Boni Wagner-Stafford explains, once you know how to make the most of your ALLi membership, you will never look back.
What is a Cover Information Sheet?
Every reader has had a book cover catch their eye from the shelves of a bookstore, or even from a long list of Amazon search results. Sometimes all it takes is one glance. But how do you go from twinkle in your eye idea to reader grabbing cover design? Tim McConnehey, founder of Izzard Ink explains how the cover information sheet is central to taking your concept to completed commission.
Who Does Your Publishing Contract Protect?
Deciphering the arcane incantations of a publishing contract can spare indie authors needless anguish.
How To License Your Publishing Rights: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
Orna and Joanna attended the Brand Licensing Show in London and bring back advice and information on publishing rights, deal-making,…
Self-publishing News: AI and the Indie Author
New research shows the books world is not as ready as it could be for artificial intelligence and Amazon launch a Kindle for kids.
Self-Publishing is the Best Solution to Low Author Earnings
Self-Publishing is the best solution to low author earnings and it's time this was more widely recognized in the literary and publishing industries. These days, authorship is a business, not a career a point that Orna Ross, ALLi director discusses today. Literary and publishing industries are failing to recognize this, to the detriment of authors' ability to make a living from their writing.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Mari Howard Writes About the Gray Areas Where Science and Religion Meet
My guest this week is Mari Howard, whose books are about finding ways to reconcile science and religion, and about…
Reinvent the Path to Success
For many of us, writing is our passion. We chug along writing book after book, convinced we’re following our dreams. Rarely do we stop to ask ourselves whether we’re on the right path. Michael La Ronn did just that, reinventing himself, and in this encore presentation of his cover feature piece from the Q3 2019 edition of The Indie Author, our member magazine, offers five lessons he learned when reinventing the path to success.
How to Leverage Book Signings
Book signings – despite the fear associated with them – can be an extremely useful marketing tool. You get to meet real readers for one, you grow your confidence and sell books. Alexa Nazzaro, ALLi Partner member and founder of www.aaxelauthorservices.com, has a ton of creative ideas to show you how to leverage book signings.