Self-publishing News: Dog Day Afternoon
What did Amazon Prime Day deliver except pictures of dogs? New distribution opportunities from Smashwords and PublishDrive.
Opinion: Why I Don’t Worry About Amazon Reviews
Frustrated by concerns about Amazon's reviews process? Take heart from this post updating you on ALLi's consultations with Amazon, and Barry Faulkner's reality check on readers' attitudes.
Meet Laura Morelli, Self-publishing Success Story
Take inspiration and pick up top tips for productivity from the highly successful indie author of fiction and non-fiction, Laura Morelli, art historian
Should You Self-Publish? AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon July 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
Book Marketing Tip: Choose Your Author Uniform for Live Events & Photos
Do you have an author uniform? If not, you may want to consider one after reading this fun, picture-filled post - and if you do, feel free to add a link to a picture of yours!
Book Production: Print on Demand vs Offset Litho
Do you know the difference between offset litho and print on demand, and the many extra features it offset can make available for your books? Read this post by ALLi Partner Print2Demand's Dale Burgess to find out!
Why I Write What I Write: A Novel about Albinism in Kenya
A moving post about a novel bravely addressing a highly sensitive issue in Kenyan society - the persecution of people born with albinism - by award-winning playwright, poet and author Odiedo Stephen.
Self-publishing News: Amazon Keeps on Growing
As Amazon now accounts for 49 cents of every $spent online in the US, what does that mean for indie authors? Plus an update on GDPR laws in Europe.
Happy 5th Birthday to IngramSpark: Exclusive Interview with Robin Cutler
IngramSpark has since its inception been a valued Partner Member of ALLi, and a generous supporter and sponsor of our…
What are the Most Time-Consuming Tasks for First-Time Authors? Questions Answered at AskALLi Members’ Q&A
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
Financial Management for Authorpreneurs (Part 3): How to Measure Return on Investment
In the third and final instalment of our really useful, clear guide to managing the profitability of your indie author business, authorpreneur Karen Myers talks about net income and how to calculate it.
When Your Publishing Relationship Sours
At ALLi's Watchdog Desk, we frequently hear from authors whose publishers aren't living up to expectations. While substandard vanity presses…