The Alliance of Independent Authors Watchdog Warning: New Self-Publishing Resource from Writers & Artists
Another once-venerable publishing brand, Writers & Artists, an imprint of the Bloomsbury group, is showing little regard for writers as…
How to Edit Your Own Work Before You Self-Publish Your Book
Whether or not your budget will stretch to a professional proofreader or copy editor, writing coach Derbhile Dromey's down-to-earth advice…
7 Ways To Integrate Your Writing & Your Day Job
Sci-fi and YA author Steven O'Connor provides practical tips for self-published authors to maximise their writing time without giving up…
A Self-Published Author’s Rebuttal to Jonathan Franzen
Indie author Amira Makansi responds to Jonathan Franzen's recent controversial dismissal of self-publishing and finds that he has more in…
Open Up to Indie Authors Campaign Seeks Volunteers
You've heard of "Name and Shame"? Our Open Up To Indie Authors campaign is all about "Name and Gain". We…
How I Do It: Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. This week: Barbara Freethy
"The best thing you can do for yourself and your growing fan base is to write the next book," advises…
Why Indie Authors Need to Understand the Subculture of Amazon Reviewers
ALLi blog editor Debbie Young pitches into the online review debate and introduces a self-published author who has spent five…
How I Do It: Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. This week: Darcie Chan
"Be confident in your work, but first make sure your book is your very best work," advises Darcie Chan, whose…
How Indie Authors Can Remain Resilient: Know Which Critics To Listen To and Which To Ignore
Before you react to a disappointing review, consider who sent it - "the peanut gallery" or your peers? ALLi's Creative…
Farewell and Thank You Ann Crispin
I didn't know Ann Crispin personally but her friend and partner at Writer Beware, Victoria Strauss, has been a Writers'…
Mark Coker, ALLi Advisor, To Give Two Workshops for Members
Mark your diaries (pardon the pun!) for our first online event of the autumn. Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords and…
How I Do It: Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. This week: Steena Holmes
"Surround yourself with other indie authors who are reaching for the same things you are," advises award-winning novelist Steena Holmes,…