Happy Holidays Indie Authors!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS INDIE AUTHORS! We hope you have a wonderful break, from all of us at the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Self-Publishing News: Courts Turn the Tables on Tolkien Fanfiction Author’s “Frivolous” Lawsuit
This is the story of fanfiction author Demetrious Polychron who decided to sue Amazon over its Rings of Power series.
Is Reading in Print ‘Better?’ Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
Is reading in print "better?" Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
Self-Publishing News: OpenAI Signs Agreement to Use Content from Major German Publisher
News media companies are suing Google over its use of AI. Australian creators have made their feelings on AI known.
The History Quill Lists Dos and Don’ts for Historical Fiction Authors: Creating Better Books, with Howard Lovy
On today's podcast, Howard Lovy features Edward Ferrari-Willis, Executive Editor of The History Quill, whose aim is to provide historical fiction writers with expert support at every stage of the writing journey.
Self-publishing News: Study Suggests Reading In Print Better For Us but What Does That Mean?
However popular digital formats get, there is something that seems to mean reading in print has never lost its appeal. This new study looks across recent data with some interesting results. But are they as clear cut as they seem?
ALLi Self-Publishing Advice: Best Indie Author Blog Roundup 2023
In this final roundup of the year, we're bringing together the best of the rest from across the ALLi Self-Publishing Advice blog 2023, including posts on the first four steps in the publishing process - Editing, Design, Production and Distribution.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Adeena Mignogna. Aerospace Engineer Uses Science Background to Craft Fantastic Tales
My ALLi author guest this episode is Adeena Mignogna, an aerospace engineer who also uses her science background to craft stories of sentient robots and other fantastic tales. So, while she was working her science day job, she let her imagination run away through science fiction. And she found that indie publishing is the perfect way to get these stories from her head and out to the public.
Taking a Break From Business: Holidays for Indie Authors
Here at the Alliance of Independent Authors we advocate for regular, high-quality holidays for indie authors; not only for mental wellbeing, but as best practise for business too. A break is the ideal way to clear the mind, inspire new ideas, and manage the risk of burnout. So, today our team here at ALLi share their top tips for taking a break from business.
What the Words of the Year Tell Us About the Year in Words: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
What the words of the year tell us about the year in words. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
Self-Publishing News: What’s in a Word? The Word of the Year 2023 is…
We really are now nudging the time of year where the round-ups and reflections begin. And I am allowing myself to get started by reporting on news of other people’s literary round-ups, including the Word of the Year 2023.
Bake Marketing Into Your Writing Process: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Anna Featherstone
Today on the Publishing for Profit Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and author Anna Featherstone discuss how to bake marketing in with your writing process. This proactive approach is about more than just organic development; it's a strategic method of laying the groundwork early on. By integrating marketing elements into your manuscript from the start, you create a seamless transition from pen to promotion.