Alliance Of Independent | Authors | Self-Publishing | News July 19, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: The Novelry’s $100K Prize Nears Deadline; Google and UK Age Laws Raise Concerns for Writers

I have already reported on The Novelry’s new $100,000 prize, The Next Big Story. But as the prize closes this month (on July 31) and as Publishers Weekly thinks it worthy of a reminder, I thought it worth doing likewise. After all, $100,000 is not to be sniffed at. And the prize, which has a $15 entry fee, has some other ticks in its favor.
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News Podcast: Radish Shuts Down, AI Translation Tool Launches

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses allegations that the bestselling memoir The Salt Path misrepresented key facts, reigniting debate over truth in nonfiction. He also examines Globe Scribe, a new AI translation tool claiming human-level results, and reports on the closure of serial fiction platform Radish after struggling to compete with Wattpad.
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Self-Publishing | With | ALLi | Editing | And | Design | Matty Dalrymple | And | Rachel Valliere | SelfPublishingAdvice.or…

Audio Interview: Elevating Indie Book Design

ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with book cover designer Rachel Valliere about improving indie book design through a crucial but often overlooked tool: the creative brief. Rachel explains how a well-crafted brief helps authors communicate their vision clearly, including technical details like trim size, binding, and cover text. They discuss how understanding genre conventions, using design elements intentionally, and navigating image and font rights contribute to professional indie book design.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News July 15, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: Radish to Shut Down by End of 2025 After Nearly a Decade of Serialized Fiction

Before I started this post, I thought I would look back at the things I’ve said about Radish over the years. It turns out that although I’ve covered the serial fiction reading platform quite a few times, most of those were in 2021 and relate to the platform’s acquisition by Korean entertainment giant Kakao for north of $400 million. Aside from that, I’ve tended to use them as one of a list of similar platforms all doing similar things—bringing readers small but regular chunks of serialized fiction.
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News Podcast: Meta Ruling Raises Fair Use Questions, Cloudflare Launches AI Licensing Tool, Author Claims Direct Control of Rights

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explains how the Meta ruling favors tech companies but leaves the door open for future cases that could benefit authors. He also covers Cloudflare’s new tool to let publishers charge AI firms for content scraping and reports on a bestselling author’s move to take control of her rights outside traditional publishing.
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Audio Interview: Building Your Author Platform in 2025

What does it really take to build a lasting author platform in 2025? In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, host Dale L. Roberts chats with indie author Kerrie Flanagan about what it means to grow and sustain an author brand in today’s crowded publishing world. From mastering the tools that matter to balancing multiple genres under different pen names, this conversation offers practical insights for authors looking to deepen their reader connections and expand their reach.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | One Author, Many Faces: Managing Multiple Identities | AskALLi Team

One Author, Many Faces: Managing Multiple Identities

As indie authors expand their careers, many discover that one name doesn't always fit all. A romance author might pivot to horror. A nonfiction writer might decide to finally publish that novel. Or someone who writes across genres may wonder whether each audience needs a different kind of branding. The result? Writers are managing multiple identities—some under different pen names, some through distinct imprints, and others just by shifting tone and voice depending on the context.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Mark David Gerson. Award-Winning Writer Publishes Across Genres, Coaches Others, and Champions the Power of Story

My ALLi author guest this episode is Mark David Gerson, an award-winning author of more than twenty books spanning fantasy, memoir, and writing guides. He once avoided writing, but eventually embraced it—and now helps others do the same through his coaching, workshops, and books. He’s also a screenwriter and visual artist who sees writing as both a creative and spiritual act.
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