Self-publishing News: Is DRM Damaging the Book Business?
Cory Doctorow launches a scathing attack on the damage DRM is doing to the book industry, and technology opens new global opportunities for indies.
#SelfPubCon Speaker Line Up
The Self-Publishing Advice Conference is almost upon us Digital Book World kicks off this week and there's just five days to go until our own #SelfPubCon. While we’re preparing the presentations, I thought I’d share the schedule so you can plan your conference attendance.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Cozy Mystery Writer Debbie Young Gives Back to the Indie Community
My guest this week is cozy mystery author Debbie Young, and if you're an ALLi member, you already know her…
What is Writing Rhythm?
Rhythm is an obvious element in poetry but it’s just as important in stories, novels, even essays. As timing is to the sportsman or comedian, so rhythm is to the writer. Today, Bill Kirton ALLi author member, examines writing rhythm across literature.
How to Get Editorial Reviews for Your Self-Published Book
Who says it's impossible to get editorial reviews for your self-published book? Granted, it may not seem easy, and as indie authors we may not have the established relationships with endorsers that traditional publishers have. But as Boni Wagner-Stafford explains, that's no reason not to try.
The Indie Author Rights Program
The Indie Author Publishing Rights Program is an Alliance of Independent Authors program that educates and encourages authors to selectively license publishing rights to trade publishers at home and overseas, TV and film producers and other rights buyers.
How To use Podcasting To Market and Sell Books: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
From audiobooks to readings to podcasts, audio has never been a hotter topic in publishing. But how do you use…
Self-publishing News: ALLi Discount for DigitalBookWorld
ALLi members get a 75% discount code for DigitalBookWorld, Audible Captions delayed and Bibliotheca blames Amazon for libraries dispute.
Self-Publishing Poetry Books: Why More Poets Need To Make More Digital Books and Chapbooks
If you're a poet, you should be self-publishing poetry books in multiple formats: ebooks, print on demand (POD) and audiobooks. Here's why.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Alternate History Writer Alison Morton Imagines a New Rome, Ruled By Women
My guest this week is Alison Morton, whose background as a translator, historian, and British army veteran makes her uniquely…
The Benefits of Writing Conferences
The life of a writer can be a solitary one; and while an active social media platform goes some way towards overcoming feelings of isolation, it’s not the same as meeting people face-to-face. There are lots of ways you can do this, from writing classes and socials, to digital conferences like our #SelfPubCon. If you haven't registered yet, the next conference is in less than three weeks, hop over here to sign up. Elizabeth Dulcie, author member, has just been to two in-person writing conferences and is here to tell us why you should be attending conferences too.
National Cozy Mystery Day
There are hundreds, possibly thousands of niche categories in publishing and understandably, we all love the genre we write in. But as hardened niche writers, it gets a little frustating when no one knows what you're talking about. Author member Sarah Weldon, has taken matters into her own hands and created a national Cozy Mystery day to celebrate the genre she's so proud of.