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Opinion: What is the Future of Nonfiction Publishing?

As we move into the final quarter of the year, it tends to be a time of reflection and future gazing. Partner member Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, looks to the future of nonfiction publishing.

October 17, 2019
Karen Williams
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Go Exclusive or Wide: Which is Best for your Book? #AskALLi Self-Publishing Fiction and Nonfiction Salon with Boni Wagner-Stafford and Adam Croft

Going wide and being selectively exclusive is definitely the safest way to a sustainable and scalable author business. But is…

October 16, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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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.

October 15, 2019
Sacha Black
News
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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?

October 14, 2019
Cassie Farren
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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.

October 11, 2019
Tim McConnehey
Business & Planning, Process 2. Design & Formatting
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Who Does Your Publishing Contract Protect?

Deciphering the arcane incantations of a publishing contract can spare indie authors needless anguish.

October 10, 2019
John Doppler
Watchdog
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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,…

October 9, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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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.

October 8, 2019
Sacha Black
News
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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…