Self-publishing News: Indie Author Fringe
Dan is back with his weekly self-publishing roundup that includes Indie Author Fringe, Self-publishing in print, and Kindle sales in India news. Plus speech recognition tech news.
Writing: Why I Write What I Write – Henry Hyde Announces “The New Me”
How and why British writer Henry Hyde is making the leap from trade-published non-fiction author and journalist/editor/publisher of magazines to self-published fiction author, spurred on by being shortlisted in a fiction competition run by indie author collective Triskele Books
Ask ALLi September Self-Publishing Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members’ self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. If you missed our live Q&A session you can watch the video and listen to the podcast here. We’ve also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month.
Opinion: It’s not Creative or Commercial, It’s Both
For maximum impact, suggests ALLi Director, Orna Ross, indie authors should marry the creative and the commercial. And she reveals what she sees as the creative key to commercial success.
Sunday Success Stories: P.J. Boox – the All-Indie Bookstore
The first in this autumn's Sunday Success Stories on the ALLi blog shares the exciting tale of P..J.Boox, the world's first indie-only bookstore, set up and run by indie author Patti Brossard Jefferson
Book Marketing: How the Cover of Your Self-published Book Influences Your Brand as an Indie Author
Do your book covers convey your author brand effectively? Professional book designer Aimee Coveney explains the many benefits of good cover branding for self-published books and shares simple tips on how to develop effective author branding for your books, whatever kind of book your write.
Self-publishing News: New Indie Horizons
It's been one of those weeks that has reminded me of the joy of being indie, both in terms of…
Evaluating Self-Publishing Services with ALLi’s Code of Standards
Our Watchdog John Doppler explains ALLi's Code of Standards by which it assesses service providers and partner members. Familiarity with the code will also help you draw your own conclusions about companies, to supplement ALLi's invaluable guidebook on the topic.
Writing: How Helpful are Free Translation Services for Self-publishing Authors?
Serial thriller writer Keith DIxon
British novelist Keith Dixon, who lives and writes in France, considers the potential role of free services for those keen to publish their books in foreign languages but lacking the budget for a professional translation.
Podcast: 10 Trends Driving the Future of Publishing with Mark Coker
In our latest ALLi podcast, Smashword's Mark Coker, shares his insights about 10 trends that are driving the future of publishing, and your role as an indie author to help shape that future. He encourages us to imagine the publishing future we want, and then make the decisions today that bring it to fruition.
Opinion: How (and How Not to) Involve Your Family in Your Self-publishing Career
Advice Centre Editor Debbie Young shares thoughts from the ALLi hive on how indie authors can mobilize their families to…
Book Marketing Shots in the Dark
At the end of each month, we share unusual book promotion ideas contributed by ALLi author members who are adopting…