How to Write an Effective Author Bio
Need to write your author bio? Haven't looked at yours for a long time? Embrace the task with fresh eyes and new focus when you've read these top tips for great author bios from the ALLi author hive
Watchdog Analysis: De Montfort Literature
UPDATE: August 17, 2018. Since the publication of this article, Mr. De Montfort has been in touch with us to…
Changing Genres: A Case Study
Ever wondered whether it's possible to change from one genre to another without losing your audience? Science writer turned historical novelist Tom Imerito explains how he managed the switch and got the best of both world
Self-Publishing News: Pirates Walking the Plank
Piracy is in the news this week, with file sharing site oceanofpdf taken offline and a new study that posits a direct link between piracy and reduced sales.
Self-Publishing Ebooks and Pbooks with Amazon KDP: Orna Ross Interviews Darren Hardy About Best Practices
Self-Publishing with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is recommended to all ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) members, in combination with other key,…
Self-publishing Success Stories: Richard G Lowe Jr
Pick up extensive practical advice and gain inspiration and motivation from our detailed interview with the hugely diverse and hardworking Richard G Lowe Jr, with over 60 books and 26 audiobooks to his name - and rising...
How to Refocus Your Author Business: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon August 2018
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss how to…
ALLi’s Great Deals for Indie Authors Attending Digital Book World (DBW)
Thinking of attending Digital Book World in Nashville in October? Then don't miss out on these great deals that ALLi has negotiated for ALLi members and indie authors everywhere!
Book Production : 12 Avoidable Rookie Errors
Wisdom of hindsight is a wonderful thing - and in this post ALLi members share their 12 top rookie errors for you to avoid at the production stage of your self-published books
Why I Write What I Write: Short-form Fiction and Poetry as a Means of Healing
A moving and provocative post about the power of writing short-form prose and poetry as a means to healing, by Zambian author Danie Botha, who describes it as "a new survival tool".
Self-publishing News: Cockygate Closes
Cockygate ends with a ruling against Faleena Hopkins' attempt to enforce her trademark. Fascinating figures from Joanna Penn show the many revneue streams available to indies.
Opinion: How Indie Authors Can Learn to Love Financial Management
Indie author Debbie Young shares her journey from financial ostrich to high-flying accountant - well, almost! Or at least how a new app helped her conquer her aversion to accounting in her author business.