Crowdfunding for Authors: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon September 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
New IndieLAB Conference Focuses on Indie Authors
We are delighted to preview IndieLAB, one of a growing number of conferences that are opening up to indie authors this fall - organised by Writers Digest in Cincinatti, Ohio.
How to Print a Personalized Copy of a Self-published Book
A new benefit of using print-on-demand to add to your list: this fab, fun and affordable service from IngramSpark to add a one-off personalized front page to your books, at just $1 a time. How will you use it to promote your books? We share some ideas.
5 Ways Dramatic Techniques Can Transform Your Fiction Writing
Learn to boost the power of your fiction writing by borrowing dramatic techniques used to add power to story on screen and stage, following these five key tips from award-winning playwright Jules Horne
Self-publishing News: When Retailers Become Bookstores
Walmart is going into the ebook market in a big way including audiobook subscription, thanks to a new partnership with Rakuten's Kobo and Overdrive. And Amazon has finally merged KDP Print and Createspace.
Opinion: Why Every Indie Author Needs to Take a Break Now and Again
Do you find it hard to tear yourself away from your writing to take a proper break? Then read this post to give you all the excuses you need to book a proper vacation - your writing will be better for it in the long-term!
Self-Publishing Success Story: Adam Nicholls, Thriller Writer
British thriller writer Adam Nicholls, with two Amazon orange bestseller tags to his name, shares some surprising top tips on how he achieved his self-publishing success - including the tough decision to unpublish everything and start afresh!
Back-to-School With Free, Open License Textbooks: IndieVoices Podcast August 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice broadcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly IndieVoices' self-publishing…
Insights into the Chinese Libraries Market for Self-published Books via CNPeReading
If you'd like a piece of the vast Chinese market, read these fascinating insights into what ebooks Chinese libraries are buying, read PublishDrive's post here, with some surprising pie-charts!
Self-Publishing Watchlist for August 2018
Even the best companies will have a dissatisfied customer from time to time, but when ALLi's Watchdog Desk sees a disproportionate number of complaints about the same issues, that indicates a persistent problem.
Author Coaches: How They Can Help Both Beginners and Experienced Writers
Have you ever considered engaging an author coach? Do you know how one might help you at the current stage of your writing career? Read Boni Wagner-Stafford's post to find out.
Self-publishing News: Reading Matters
As libraries play an increasing part in people's digital reading habits, it is increasingly important for indie writers not to follow the likes of publishing house Tor and restrict libraries' access to their works. And the UK government launches a competition for an app to improve literacy.