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.
Book Production: Bookbinding Options for Print-on-Demand Self-published Books
Like to know more about the different binding options for print-on-demand books? Dale Burgess of ALLi Partner Print2Demand explains the processes and the technology to help you choose the best for your self-published paperbacks.
Writing: How to Create and Use a Style-sheet to Keep the Details in Your Books Consistent
Lost the plot with your fiction writing? Having trouble keeping track of your characters? You need to start keeping a style-sheet - or at least ask your editor to create one for you. Such a useful writing tool you'll wonder how you ever managed without it! Here's how.
Self-publishing News: What Does Internet Freedom Mean for Indies?
A date has been set for an end to net neutrality rules, Open Library launches an embed feature for bloggers, and Amazon considers expansion into the Arab world.
Opinion: Why I’m Glad I Stood Up to Online Harassment
Wondering about the best way to deal with genuine online bullying? Indie author Chrissie Parker, herself a victim of persistent online harassment, shares her top coping mechanisms.
Sunday Success Stories: What a Difference ALLi Makes – a Case Study with Barry Faulkner
We love to celebrate ALLi members' success at all levels, and this week's Success Story comes from crime writer Barry Faulkner who explains how his career has advanced enormously as a direct result of joining the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Pricing, Amazon Quality Notice And Other Questions Answered at AskALLi Members’ Q&A May 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A in…
Book Marketing: Indie Authors – Know Your Publishing Rights!
Are you confident that if someone offered you a rights deal tomorrow, you'd know whether it was worth your while? Here's an easy way to start skillin up and get savvy enough to build your author business through rights sales - read this post by Orna Ross and Helen Sedwick.