Writing: Where Spellcheckers Fall Short – and Why You Need an Editor
Why spellcheckers are good and getting better - but are still no substitute for the brain and eye of a human editor. Jim Giammatteo explains why, with some fun examples.
Self-publishing News: Indies at the Movies
Indie authors are getting their work made into movies, whether through Wattpad, KDP, or other means. And Scribd hits 1 million subscribers.
Indie Author Earnings: Make Money A Measure of Success
What does self-publishing success mean to you? How do you measure it? ALLi Director Orna Ross explains why she believes it's money - and explains the reasoning and background behind her thinking. Do you agree? Join the conversation!
Self-publishing Success Stories: Giving Something Back – Setting Up a Conference
The indie author community is famously generous, inspiring members to pay it forward and help others - as in this case study by Christine Hammacott about why she set up a the Porstmouth BookFest Publishing Weekend.
What do Author Income Surveys Mean for Indies? AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon February 2019
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the findings…
Marketing: ALLi’s 3 Guiding Principles for Selling Rights
Like to sell more rights to your books - translation, film, tv, etc - but not sure where to start? First step: read ALLi's three guiding principles to rights selling to set you in the right direction. From the guidebook by Orna Ross and lawyer Helen Sedwick.
Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design
When you're so close to your book, sometimes you need to "murder your darlings" in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you're not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.
Writing: Why I Moved from Word to Scrivener
Used to using Word for your writing but wondering whether it's worth giving Scrivener a try? Let Alison Clifford tell you why she's glad she's made the switch - which was much easier than she thought!
Self-publishing News: Wattpad turns Publisher
Wattpad have finally entered the full-on publishing world with Wattpad Books, while KDP print offers fewer language options than Createspace.
Opinion: When Does A Book Become Over-promoted?
Are you getting the balance right between raising awareness and over-promoting your self-published book? Sarah Banham alerts us to the signs that will make potential readers' eyes glaze over and move on to a different author...
Bookstore Chain WH Smith Opens Up to Indie Authors: Case Study with Richard Vaughan-Davies
How indie author Richard Vaughan-Davies secured a booksigning event in bookstore chain WH Smith, which recently announced it is open to approaches from authors - including indies - to hold events in-store. Pick up top tips how to here.
Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: How to Help A Loved One Write a Book, with Claire Scobie
In this presentation, Claire Scobie shares her journey of co-authoring a memoir with her mum, Patricia Scobie. Together, they published A…