Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: How to Create the Villain Your Hero Deserves, with Sacha Black
In this presentation, author Sacha Black focuses on the creation of villains. Why? Because villains are vital to your novels. They…
Book Marketing: World Book Day Visits for Indie Authors – A Case Study
If you write for children, have you ever thought of doing events in schools for World Book Day? It's a great excuse and schools will love you for it! Read Sue Bough's account of her first event of this kind and what fun she had.
Why Indie Authors Should Publish Audiobooks – and How To Do It
Wondering whether it's worth the time and hassle to self-publish audiobooks? Let Amy Shojai, an ALLi professional member, persuade you, drawing on her own success story. She also shares top tips on routes into audio.
Writing for Audio – 6 Top Tips from a Radio Professional
Thinking of turning your books into audio? Make sure they're the best they can be by following writing coach and radio professional Jules Horne's six simple tips for writing with audiobooks in mind from the outset.
Self-Publishing News: Apple’s Latest Event
Apple launches a subscription news service and Patreon changes its fee structure while artificial intelligence writes novels.
Opinion: A Cautionary Tale about Choosing Publishing Partners
A cautionary tale against signing a contract with a service provider when you haven't done your homework properly - by Chris Calder, following his recent relaunch of his first four novels.
Would Your Writing Benefit From a Collaboration? And Inspirational Indie Author Frankie Picasso: AskALLi Writing Salon with Orna Ross and Dan Blank
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week, it's our monthly Writing Salon,…
Marketing Self-published Books: An Innovative Idea for Building Global Reach
Like to build your presence in overseas markets but not sure how to reach countries that don't speak your language? Read about Kathryn Mortimer's innovative networking idea through global collaboration.
Watchdog Alert: Dog Ear Publishing
Dog Ear Publishing's failure to pay royalties and refusal to respond to inquiries warrants our most severe level of caution, the Watchdog Advisory.
Catch up with our Free Online Self-Publishing Advice Conference
Missed ALLi's Self-publishing Advice Conferences after the London Book Fair? Then catch up with sessions here - for a limited time only!
Self-publishing News: Indie Breakthrough
ALLi's Jane Davis wins the Selfies Award at London Book Fair, new KDP dashboard feature, and StreetLib continues to expand.
Opinion: A First-Timer’s View of the London Book Fair
Wondering whether visiting London Book Fair is worthwhile for indie authors? Read Steve Shahbazian's enticing report of what he gained from his first trip and why he thinks it's a great idea for all self-publishing writers, aspiring or established.