SelfPub3 & Other Important Issues for Indie Authors: May 2018 AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss SelfPub3. Topics…
The Place of the Bricks-and-Mortar Bookstore in the Indie Author’s Book Marketing Campaign
Wondering whether it's worth trying to get your self-published books into bookstores? Had your fingers burned and want to try again but not sure of best approach? Debbie Young's summary of ALLi's guidebook on the subject will kickstart your bookstore marketing plan.
Production: Typesetting Terms that Indie Authors Need to Know and Understand
Can you tell your recto from your verso? Know your serif from your sans serif? Make sure you're familiar with these essential typesetting terms that all indie authors need to know to make their books look the best they can - by professional typesetter Amie McCracken
Writing: 10 Top Tips on How to Use Old Newspapers for Non-fiction Research and Fiction Story Ideas
Have you ever investigated old newspaper archives as a source of information, ideas and inspiration either for non-fiction or fiction? True-crime writer Angela Buckley shares her top tips for effective use of archived news - and why she loves it so much.
Self-publishing News: New Discoveries
Google has launched Talk to Books, which moves discovery beyond metadata and inside books' covers. Amazon has launched Prime Reading in China, and a new group of small independent publishers is seeking to change the way the industry works.
Opinion: Why I Set Up a New Book Award When Other Awards Let Indie Authors Down
As indie authors, we've all been incensed by reports of scammy, insubstantial book awards that set out as much to…
Self-publishing Success Story – Edie Claire
US author Edie Claire joins us to today to share her highly successful transition from trade-published author to authorpreneur, highlight the…
Authors, Are You Prepared for Self-Publishing 3.0? April 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…
Audiobook Royalties: To Share or Not Share? An Indie Author & a Professional Narrator Answer the Question
Royalty share deals with narrators seem a great way for indie authors to self-publish audiobooks - but how do you persuade narrators that it's a good deal for them too? Author Anna Castle shares the insights gained from interviewing a top narrator.
Writing Collaboration Case Study: Romance Author + Rugby Player = Romance Novel in World of Sport – with Jane Harvey-Berrick & Stuart Reardon
An inspiring case study of how romance novelist Jane Harvey-Berrick spotted and acted upon an idea to write a novel in collaboration with professional rugby player and model Stuart Reardon, and it's proven very successful. Read it for ideas for such projects of your own.
Self-publishing News: Fun of the Fair
London Book Fair saw an emphasis on audiobooks, big data, and blockchain. And Amazon runs into problems with scammers while Kobo expands its audiobook offering to France.
Indie Authors’ Questions Answered in AskALLi Members’ Q&A Podcast for April 2018
Indie authors' questions answered in this month's AskALLi Q&A include issues about pen names, rights sales, reviewers and translations - and many other aspects of self-publishing. Catch the answers here - and feel free to put your own questions for next time!