Opinion: 8 Common Reasons Why Authors Go Indie
Wondering whether the indie author route is right for you? Read these eight good reasons that ALLi authors cite when asked that question.
Self-publishing Success: Indie Author Janet Pywell Turns University Lecturer
Good news on the subject of ALLi's campaign for equal opportunities for indie authors - self-published novelist Janet Pywell describes how she has been invited to help teach a university writing course specifically because of her indie experience.
5 Tips for Growing your Author Business: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon November 2018
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss five tips…
Book Marketing: Make the Most of Your Great Book Reviews
It's too easy to remember the bad reviews and forget the good ones - so here's how and why to keep track of all your best reviews and how to use them to advantage both for personal motivation and for book marketing.
Is the Better Business Bureau Promoting Bad Business?
The Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 as an independent watchdog, and for many years, it served a vital…
Writing A Series – And How to Grow A Series from a Standalone Book
Do you write standalone books but fancy writing a series? It may be easier than you think to make the transition. Read Kate Frost's case study of how she almost inadvertently became a successful series writer and why she's glad she did.
Self-publishing News: The Role of the Library
In this week's Self-publishing News Round-up, we hear how more audiobooks are available for library borrowing, Amazon's recruiting speaks volumes about the future of work, and we say goodbye to the founder of the Little Free Library.
Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon November 2018
Spend a useful half-hour listening to ALLi's latest Beginning Self-publishing Podcast to pick up top tips on book pricing, including royalty rates on different platforms, the value and use of permafree, and countdown deals.
Book Marketing: How to Create a Book Catalog of Your Self-published Books & Why
Ever thought of creating an official reading guide in the form of a self-published book catalog to help readers discover your complete works? Thriller writer Rachel Amphlett explains why and how, drawing on her own elegant case study.
Book Production: How to Work with Map Artists
Ever thought about commissioning a map to illustrate your book? Wondering how and why to do it? Read this practical case study by J L Gilliland - and admire the beautiful result of her commission for her debut novel!
Writing: How to Position Your English Book in the German Market
Like to get a slice of the German market for your books without translating them into German? Austrian author A K Amherst shares her methodical and effective strategy to target your ideal readers in Germany.
Self-publishing News: Amazon’s Bad Week
Amazon's share price took a plunge but what exactly does this mean for indie authors? Amazon also seems to have been removing authors' titles seemingly at random.