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Self-Publishing News: Gmail and Yahoo Have Changed Rules on Newsletters: Here’s What You Need to Know

Since February 1st the rules have changed for anyone using gmail or yahoo mail who send newsletters. For Gmail specifically it's to 5000 or more people - but it may catch up with us all, so get ready now.

We Need to Talk About…Trigger Warnings: ALLi Member Opinion Piece

Our 'We need to talk about...' regular posts offer an opportunity for ALLi members to share their personal views on an issue affecting the author community. In this month's opinion piece, Sue Rovens reflects on adding trigger warnings to written content, including her reasons for not using them for her own Thriller novels.

Sora Breaks the Last Barrier in Creative AI, Substack Creates Networks, and Spotify Pursues Apple: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway explores Sora's advancement in creative AI, Substack's innovative creation of networks to connect content creators, and Spotify's strategic pursuit of Apple.

Self-Publishing News: Apple Responds to Spotify’s Lawsuit by Releasing Figures on the Firm’s Relationship

Spotify has claimed that Apple is using anticompetitive behaviour in making competitors pay for more than a basic presence in the app store.

February 29, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Are Book Promotion Sites Right for Me? Reaching More Readers Podcast, With Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland

This month on the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale takes the lead advising Holly on the best ways to identify the right book promotion sites to reach your readers and make sure you don't get scammed along the way. Take a listen if you've ever considered a book promo site but didn't know where to start or which one may be right for you.

February 28, 2024
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Reddit is Going Public after 18 years

Reddit has announced it's holding an Initial Public Offering while Substackers can curate a “network” to recommend their subscribers. Reddit IPO update from ALLI.

February 27, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Improve Your Author Website with SEO Updates for 2024: Six Easy Tips

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is about giving your author site the best chance to reach the top of search engine listings. The goalposts are always changing. In this post, ALLi Partner Member Debbie Emmitt shares six easy tips you can put into action to improve your author website and maximise your chances of being noticed in 2024.

February 26, 2024
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Who Are ALLi’s Ambassadors and What Do They Do? ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Melissa Addey and Holly Greenland

This week, Campaigns Manager Melissa Addey and Blog Editor Holly Greenland explore the role of ALLi’s ambassadors: who they are and what they do. From opening up awards to speaking at events and gathering facts and figures all around the world, the ambassadors are part of ALLi’s outreach, amplifying ALLi’s voice to authors everywhere. Ambassadors work with our campaigning efforts to understand what needs to be done to support indie authors and make it happen.

February 25, 2024
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: OpenAI’s Sora Stuns the World with its Text to Video Capability

Sora delivers textbooks electronically to libraries. Now OpenAI’s Sora is a text to video platform causing security concerns.

February 24, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Meet ALLi at the London Book Fair 2024: Team Stand, Indie Author Talks, and Drinks Party

Join us this year at the London Book Fair 2024, Stand 1F51, at the heart of the new Self-Publishing Zone, where the ALLi team and volunteers will be waiting to chat with you about all things indie publishing.

Authors Angry as Findaway Voices by Spotify Changes Terms: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway takes a critical look at Spotify's recent update to the terms of use for audiobook creators, a move that has stirred significant debate within the indie author community. As Spotify's Findaway Voices faces scrutiny over its revised policies, Dan explores the implications of these changes and the broader concerns they raise about rights and transparency in the digital publishing landscape.