Best Practices for Author Websites: AskALLi Members’ Q&A September 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
1 Easy Way to Up Your Amazon Skills: Attend an Amazon Academy
If you ever receive an invitation to attend an Amazon Academy conference, snap it up! Three ALLi authors share their verdict on the latest. Plus a reminder of an exclusive tour opportunity at IngramSpark next month.
The Rising Cost of AMS Ads
If you've noticed a sharp decline in the effectiveness of your AMS ads recently, you're not alone. An Amazon cash grab may be at the bottom of it.
What Photographer Annie Leibovitz Taught Me About Writing
Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz may not be the obvious role model for a writer - but as Lee McKenzie explains…
Self-publishing News: Who Writers Are
The first ever academic survey into the factors that lead to someone becoming a writer has started to unveil its findings. A novel self-published through soon to be defunct Createspace has been shortlisted for a major French literary prize, causing outrage amongst booksellers.
Opinions: What Makes a Writer? – Feedback on Important New Research
What makes a writer write? Find out whether your experience chimes with the initial feedback from important new research by Professor Alison Baverstock and team - with reactions also from key ALLi members.
The Latest News in Author-Publishing: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon September 2018
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss the latest…
How to Reach Forgotten Markets for Self-published Books
Looking at the indie publishing community these days, it seems authors can be split in two groups: the “going wide”…
Exclusive Ingram Tour for ALLi Members at Digital Book World
Are you planning to attend Digital Book World this October? If so, don't miss this opportunity, available exclusively to ALLi members, to take a guided tour of Ingram's nearby printing plant to gain fascinating insights into how print-on-demand works.
How Being an Opportunist Helps Build Your Writing Career
Are you taking advantage of all the opportunities that your writing life is bringing you? Read Wendy H Jones' case study of how an opportunistic attitude has enabled her to diversify and grown her career as an indie author.
Self-publishing news: When Publishing becomes the Story
Authors who fell victim to Tate Publishing will have to wait a little longer before they see any sign of justice or recompense. Barnes & Noble continues to implode while Storytel continues to grow.
Self-publishing Success Stories: Joseph Malik
Meet Joseph Malik, who has already sold over 10K copies of his debut novel - read here about the secrets behind his phenomenal success and take away top tips for your own indie author career