Writing: The Planning Tool for Pantsers: Plottr
Whether you're a planner or a pantser, you'll find John Lynch's review of the Plottr plotting tool may help you turn out more flowing, flawless stories faster.
Self-publishing News: KDP’s New Look
KDP introduces a new sales report. Mailchimp and Square team up to offer shoppable landing pages, & Lightning Source is 20.
Opinion: Why Indie Authors Should Dare to be Different – by Kyle Waller
Debut novelist Kyle Waller, survivor of severe depression, writes with passion about how the freedom of his status as an indie author allows him to write from the heart about mental illness in his dystopian novel
Self-publishing Success Stories: Jane Steen
If you are a longstanding reader of the ALLi blog, Jane Steen will be familiar to you as a contributor of thoughtful guest posts on different aspects of indiedom. Today we're delighted to focus on her own success story as an indie author.
How Do I Market My First Book? AskALLi Members’ Q&A November 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
A Heartwarming Way to Promote Your Author Name: Sponsor a School Desk in Uganda
We're pleased to share news of the opportunity for indie authors to sponsor children's school desks in Uganda, branded with your author name for extra inspiration for eager young learners who have so little of their own.
The Emotional Pressures of Writing & Self-publishing a Book
We talk and think a lot about writing craft, but what about the emotional strain of writing and self-publishing a book? New novelist Jan Petrie explains why the cliche of comparing it to childbirth is justified!
Self-publishing News: Booksellers Square Up to Amazon (Again)
Booksellers stand up to Amazon and force a backdown over the withdrawal of the Abebooks website from several countries. Smashwords celebrates its half millionth title with a radical site overhaul.
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.