Will you be joining our ACX party?
It's final call for our exclusive audiobook event. This is a great opportunity for anyone London way to meet key…
Opinion: Why Self-publishing is Like a Farmers’ Market
What analogy would you use to describe the world of self-publishing? English author Lynne Pardoe finds it reminds her of…
How to Reach More Readers by Harnessing Retailers’ Algorithms
The self-published British sci-fi novelist Simon Denman has drawn on his own experience from launching his bestselling sci-fi novel "Connected" to…
Publishing: New HNS Award for Indie Authors
Earlier this month, the prestigious Historical Novel Society awarded its first ever award for self-published novels at its annual conference.…
6 Great Reasons to Enter Writing Competitions
Writing competitions abound, and new ones are announced every day, it seems. Yet entering a writing competition takes time, effort…
On Opening Up to Indie Authors: Why Every Step Matters
This week, we’re celebrating more advances for indie authors. We were delighted to see last week's news from The Bookseller,…
Opinion: Why Indie Authors Must Meet Professional Production Standards – Including Cream Paper for Fiction!
As self-published authors, we may be thankful for the creative freedom allowed by our independent status - but should we…
Writing: Word Counts in Fiction – How Long Is A Novel?
Is it a novel? Is it a novella? Is it a novelette? It can be hard to decide what to…
ACX, Joanna Penn, Frankfurt Book Fair and The Barbican – ALLi Events, pt1
As alluded to last week, ALLi is definitely back to school, with all manner of routines emerging from a holiday…
Opinion: How Ereaders Help Your Books Reach Unreachable Readers
The high-profile Hachette debate, the sockpuppet saga and many other issues have often caused authors and readers to damn all…
Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. How I Do It by Nick Spalding
Today sharing his top tips for self-publishing success is indie author Nick Spalding, whose special subject is humour, as you'll…
Top Tips on Crowdfunding for Authors
Authorpreneur Ben Galley kicks off his role as ALLi's new Crowdfunding Advisor with an introduction to the concept of crowdfunding…