Self-publishing News: What’s In a Name?
In the first week of GDPR there has been general disruption. The Cockygate incident continues to rumble on with further lawsuits being issued. And Amazon's review policies continue to confuse.
Opinion: First Things First – Why Book Marketing Doesn’t Trump Writing Craft
Why you need to make sure your writing is the best it can be before you invest in marketing it - tough love on the importance of writing craft from ALLi Author Advice Center Manager Debbie Young, herself the author of a series of cozy mysteries
Self-publishing Success Stories: Seeley James
Every week we interview a highly successful self-publishing author to share best practice and top tips for indies at every stage of their career - this week, it's US thriller writer Seeley James, who focuses on two key ingredients: writing craft and marketing
Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: Jane Friedman Discusses Funding for Writers
In this seminar from our Self-Publishing Advice Conference in London this year, author and publisher Jane Friedman discusses "funding your writing career."…
Book Marketing: How to Make a Printed Catalogue for your Self-published Books
A printed catalogue of your books is a handy item to have in your book marketing toolbox - and it's surprisingly affordable and simple to make yourself, if you follow ALLi Professional member Karen Myers' handy guide here, based on her own experience
The Art of the Complaint
The purpose of an online complaint isn't venting — it's change. Learn how you can transform a futile rant into a powerful tool for getting results.
Writing with Scapple – the Mind-Mapping Tool from Scrivener
Have you heard of Scapple? It's a mind-mapping tool from Literature and Latte designed to help authors plan books - and in this post ALLi author Jeff Shear explains why he's found it especially helpful in planning a series of novels.
Self-publishing News: GDPR is Coming
GDPR is coming and indies need to understand what it means for them. A big breakthrough for indies is the vote by the Romantic Novelists' Association to grant full voting rights to self-published members.
GDPR for Indie Authors: It’s About Earning Reader Trust
To help you comply with the GDPR laws that come into effect on 25th May, and which have implications for indie authors around the globe, here is a calm, succinct summary of what they mean to you and what you need to do.
Self-Publishing Success Story: Fenella Miller
British indie author Fenella Miller share the secrets of her self-publishing success -including doubling her book sales by engaging the right professional designer.
Older Authors Refuse to Fade Away: May 2018 AskALLi IndieVoices Broadcast
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice broadcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly IndieVoices' self-publishing…
Book Marketing: How Smart Collaboration Between Authors Helps Sell Books – A Case Study
Wondering whether joint promotions between authors are worthwhile? Read JJ Toner's case study of his recent collaboration with six other authors writing about WWII to pick up top tips on how to run one that genuinely engages readers.