Self-Publishing News: Musk Loose Cannoning and Bluesky Have their Eyes Fixed on X
It has been another difficult week for X. And one of the platforms competing to be the place our industry ends up is Bluesky.
How Do I Increase My Productivity? Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black Member Q&A Podcast
In this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black: How do I increase my productivity? And more questions answered.
Self-Publishing News: Judges Don’t Read Prize Entries Shock and New Indie Bestseller Chart
Judges don't read all entries in the "pre-long list" for the Booker Prize. Jane Friedman’s Hot Sheet and Bookstat launch indie bestseller chart.
Self-Publishing Business and Planning Advice: Best Blogs 2023
Yet again, this year has flown by! This month we will be looking back at the top posts on the Alliance of Independent Authors blog. So, don't worry if you've missed some of our weekly advice, guidance and case studies, we'll be rounding them all up this month. And this week, we're kicking off with a selection of the best self-publishing business and planning advice covered in the blog from 2023.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Sarah Ziegel – Mom Helps Other Parents Navigate Kids’ Autism
My ALLi author guest this episode is Sarah Ziegel, who has four children with autism. Sarah successfully navigated through the educational system to get the best care for her kids. It's that success that brought questions from other parents. So, to answer the many questions they had, she's published two books on navigating through the emotional, educational, and legal landscape of autism.
Self-Publishing News: Webcomics – Publishers Jump on the Indie Bandwagon
Penguin Random House has jumped on the bandwagon with its Inklore imprint, which will specialise in seeking out the most successful webcomic titles in this immensely popular format and bringing them to a print audience.
Understanding Sales Figures for Indie Authors: We Need to Talk About… Numbers
If you've ever wondered what sales figures for indie authors really mean, and which numbers are important when self-publishing, read on... This month's opinion piece has been contributed by Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) member, Robin Phillips, who writes under the pen name Russell.
Selfies Awards Introduce New General Nonfiction Category: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
The Selfies Awards are open for 2024 with a new general nonfiction category. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
Self-Publishing News: A Week on From OpenAI’s Meltdown and Courts Push Back on AI Copyright Case
Today I reflect on a challenging AI week. What case law is rapidly showing is that in the long term what we need is less to bring tech firms to heel and more to have new laws.
Mastering the Crowdfunding Success Mindset, with Nick Kotar and Russell Nohelty: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
In this empowering session, ALLi member Nick Kotar, who recently ran his first successful crowdfunder, interviews USA Today bestselling author and ALLi’s crowdfunding advisor Russell Nohelty, about the world of crowdfunding and its growing role in the success of indie authors. This session will explore how adopting the right mindset is necessary to drive successful crowdfunding campaigns and create a thriving author business built around the crowd-funding model. Essential strategies, practical tips, and real-life success stories will fill you with the confidence and mindset you need to succeed and excel.
Self-Publishing News: Audiobooks Continue to Increase Market Share
Audiobooks have been growing in popularity for a decade, without much sign of that growth slowing. And, even if Generation Z loves paper books, they are also used to audio-first as the way to get information. But, while the market for audiobooks has been growing, their share of the overall book market has remained low in absolute terms - an inevitable consequence of starting from a very low base.
The Seven Processes of Publishing: Selective Rights Licensing
Selective rights licensing for indie authors: read on for ALLi’s advice on building and implementing a strategy for your selective rights licensing