Self-publishing News: Where Are We Heading?
This week's round-up of the latest self-publishing news from around the globe, by ALLi's News Editor, Dan Holloway
SCARE: A New Automated Service to Help Indie Authors to Compare their Writing to the Content of Bestsellers
A fascinating introduction to a new writing analysis service that helps you match your manuscript to the bestsellers in its intended genre. New Zealand novelist Katherine Hayton plays guinea pig with the chillingly named SCARE system.
Why I Write What I Write – by Mary Crawford
Former lawyer Mary Crawford's second career as a writer continues the theme of advocacy, and here she describes how her new book, "Love is More than Skin Deep" raises awareness for those with skin cancer - "The reason I write is so that I can honor stories like Judy's".
How to ignite your email list with Joel Friedlander and Nick Stephenson
As authors, we all know the role that social media plays in our ability to connect with readers, but the most beneficial ways of building a 1:1 relationship with your potential customers is via your email list. Listen to the actionable tips and sound advice from Joel Friedlander and Nick Stephenson about how to ignite your email list.
Opinion: Why It’s Worth Setting Up Local Author Meet-up Groups
ALLi Author Advice Centre Editor Debbie Young, who runs two local meetups for indie authors, shares top tips for how to run an effective group for self-publishing writers to network in real life, instead of just online
Sunday Success Stories – How I Do It: My Indie Author Adventure by Ian Sutherland
An inspiring success story from indie author and authorpreneur Ian Sutherland, who writes thrillers about cyber crime and has also developed real expertise in the use of Twitter for authors.
Self-publishing News: Flying High
Last weekend I had the privilege of talking about editing at the Triskele Lit Fest, a wonderful event that brought…
Publishing with the Help of ALLi Partner Members: Preview of Partner Directory
Introducing Helena Halme in her new role as Publications Manager. Her first task is to produce the 2017 edition of ALLi's invaluable Services Directory. Read more about the Directory and what Helen brings to ALLi (and what she's gained from being an author member).
F-R-E-E-Writing Advice From Orna Ross
Once a month Orna Ross's Go Creative! Show focuses on Creative Writing, and last week we were introduced to the joy of F.R.E.E. Writing and the benefit of setting goals and creative intentions that can motivate you to achieve meaningful interactions with your readers, or other authors.
Podcast: Stop! Don’t launch your book without following these 6 crucial steps from Kathy Meis
Today’s book marketplace is highly competitive. You need to bring you’re A-game not only on the craft side, but on the business side.
In our latest Indie Author Fringe podcast, Kathy Meis from Bublish delves into the six crucial steps that authors need to take before launching their book.
Opinion: Where is the Great Indie Literary Fiction?
In this week's opinion slot on the ALLi blog, Dan Holloway makes the case for why literary prizes and awards need to open up to indie authors, because self-publishing is the natural home for great literary fiction.
Sunday Success Stories: How I Do It – My Indie Author Adventure – with Karen Myers
The second in our new "My Indie Author Adventure" series, US fantasy writer Karen Myers describes her self-publishing journey from debut novelist to author of eight books in three series - and many more still to come!