Self-publishing News: The Challenge to Print Books
A shortage of paper causes concern for resurgent print book sales, and half of Americans have listened to an audiobook.
Opinion: Book Marketing is Less Daunting in Baby Steps
Feeling overwhelmed by the need to market your book? Try breaking the process down into baby steps - a system that Cathy Dudley found worked for her, as she describes with a case study here.
Living Our Best Creative Lives; Inspirational Indie Author Steff Green: AskALLi Writing Salon with Orna Ross and Dan Blank: April 2019
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week, it’s "The Writing and Self-Publishing…
Indie Authors and Copyright Debates
ALLi continues to work on development of its Copyright Bill of Rights (working title) for the global self-published author in…
How to Track Conversion and Calculate ROI on Facebook and Bookbub Ads
Struggling to work out whether your advertising on Amazon, Bookbub, etc is paying its way? Help is at hand with Ricardo Fayet's post explaining number-crunching techniques that work - includes a free spreadsheet!
Writing for Local Magazines – Is It Worthwhile?
When we're aiming at marketing our books worldwide, it's easy to ignore small parochial writing opportunities - but don't be too hasty to dismiss what could provide useful strategic advantages for the bigger picture, as Debbie Young explains in her case study.
Self-publishing News: Hurrah for Indie Bookstores
500+ bookstores celebrate Indie Bookstore Day, Young Adult fiction sparks sales growth & Kindle store survives Amazon's China retreat.
Why Don’t Compare is Bad Advice for indie Authors
Ever find yourself comparing your own writing and self-publishing career to that of others? It's natural - but make sure you keep it positive. Pauline Wiles' 7 top tips will help you make it a mindful learning experience rather than a crushing negative one.
Inspirational Indie Authors: Tony Whelpton, Debut Novelist at 79, Writing Seventh Novel at 86
Wondering whether you've left it too late to become a successful self-published author? Take heart and inspiration from our exclusive interview with Tony Whelpton, who self-published the first of his six novels at the age of 79.
Should I Display at BookExpo? Other Questions Answered; News From the Self-Publishing World: AskALLi Member’s Q&A with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
KDP Piracy Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation
Have you been a victim of piracy on KDP? Amazon may compensate you for the infringement, but only if you follow these steps.
Writing: What to Say If Friends Ask You to Ghostwrite their Memoir
Ever been asked by a friend or relation to ghostwrite their memoir? Professional ghostwriter John Lynch offers candid advice that may make you think again before taking on this "thankless task"! Worth reading in case it ever happens to you!