Self-publishing News: ChatGPT to Launch Premium Service as Microsoft Set to Invest $10bn in its Parent OpenAI
ChatGPT to Launch Premium Paid Service while Microsoft will Invest $10bn in OpenAI
Why Indie Authors Should Publish Gift Books
The holiday season is upon us. No matter what festivals you celebrate, whether it's summer or winter right now, a holiday period is a great opportunity to do something special and promote your books. That's what the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is focusing on today. How to maximise seasonal book sales.
Cover Plagiarism, Registering Copyrights for ARCs, Character Backstories, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast
Cover plagiarism is one of the topics covered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha…
Self-publishing News: Overdrive Figures for 2022 Demonstrate Digital Popularity
Record Overdrive lending figures confirm non-fiction audiobook popularity. Apple launches AI narrated audiobook collection.
Planning for Profit Part 4: Integrating Your Writing and Publishing
Are you ready for 2023? Alliance of Independent Authors founder and director Orna Ross runs a Creative Planning for Profit…
Giving Back to the Indie Author Community as a Self-Publishing Author
The indie author community is renowned for being welcoming. If you've been in the industry for any amount of time, you'll have heard someone say 'a rising tide lifts all boats'. It's what makes being an indie author so wonderful. Today, as 2022 draws to a close and we have our eyes on 2023, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is thinking of all the ways we can give back in 2023. This is how to give back to the indie author community in 2023.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Stacey Aaronson: Indie Author Publishing Partner Writes About Unique Relationship With Young Mom
My ALLi author guest this episode is Stacey Aaronson. She is a ghostwriter, editor, cover designer, layout artist, and publishing partner for indie authors, but perhaps what gave her the most personal satisfaction was writing a book about her mother, who was a teenager when Stacy was born. Together, they formed a unique spiritual bond.
Creating an Author Imprint, With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast
In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: creating an author imprint. Author stereotypes skew heavily in favor of “starving artists,” disregarding that those who succeed are often savvy entrepreneurs. If you want to emulate the winners then you will also need to learn business skills, starting with creating an imprint. In this episode, ALLi’s Product Marketing Manager Dan Parsons and Campaigns Manager Melissa Addey discuss why creating an imprint can help you run a smoother author business, as well as the paperwork involved, legal and financial matters, and anything else a fledgling author needs to know if they want to build a robust, long-term organization.
Self-publishing News: Now Someone Has Written and Illustrated a Complete Children’s Book with AI
ChatGPT and Midjourney used to write and illustrate a children's book. Waterstones demands 85% discount from publishers, and will streaming content become fee and ad supported rather than subscription-based?
Planning for Profit Part 2: The Creative Planning Process for Authors
Are you ready for 2023? Alliance of Independent Authors founder and director Orna Ross runs runs a small-group Publishing for…
Creative Planning For Profit Part 1: Your Writing and Publishing Values
Publishing for profit as an author begins with knowing your values, mission and passion and how they link to the value you offer your reader.
On Sundays, ALLi’s Podcasts Focus on Creativity and Inspiration
On Sundays, ALLi's podcasts focus on creativity and inspiration. The inspiration comes from Howard Lovy's interviews with indie authors. They not only talk about their work, but tell the stories of their lives and how they became successful indie authors. The creativity comes from ALLi Director Orna Ross. Howard interviews Orna about how to build an author business while retaining your unique, creative voice. She discusses topics such as creative play and rest, and how to build your publishing team. Below are a few examples of some of our best Sunday podcasts in 2022.