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Self-Publishing News: 2024 Selfies Awards Open With New General Non-Fiction Category

It is fantastic to end the week with what is, essentially, two great stories in one. First of all, I am delighted to welcome Bookbrunch as a partner member to ALLi. Bookbrunch offers frequent snack-sized news items relating to the book world. Perfect for reading alongside (not, of course, instead of) this column!

November 25, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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20Booksto50kVegas 2023 Part Two! ALLi Out and About with Dina Santorelli

20Booksto50kVegas 2023 was jam-packed with author events, talks and advice. So, following ALLi team member Sacha Black's reflections last week, we're sharing a part two today! Suspense and thriller author Dina Santorelli is an ALLi ambassador based in New York who attended the 20Booksto50kVegas 2023 conference - this is her report. Read on for Dina's reflections on Vegas itself, her takeaways from the event, and what she'll do differently based on what she learnt.

Wattpad Increases its Offering to Paying Subscribers: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Wattpad increases its offering to paying subscribers, and the Baillie Gifford Prize offers an insight into the real value of awards. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

November 24, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: AI Cracks Deepen as ChatGPT Fires (then rehires) Boss

This week, OpenAI briefly went into what has felt like meltdown as it sacked its longstanding CEO, Sam Altman. There is no official word as to the reason for the firing, with cryptic messages about candid communication. But there are several theories around the real reason for the breakdown.

November 23, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Successful Marketing for Multigenre Authors: Reaching More Readers, With Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland

In this episode of the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland discuss successful marketing for multigenre authors. What are the pros and cons of writing in multiple genres? How it can impact your author brand? They share proven techniques for marketing your multigenre books to the right readers.

November 22, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Baillie Gifford Study Shows Commercial Value of Literary Prizes

Baillie Gifford study boasts a spectacular headline figure for winners when looking at the four weeks prior to and subsequent to winning from 2016. Catch up on all the details with the Self-Publishing News update.

November 21, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Indie Author Deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday ALLi Partner Discounts 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us again, with bargains on offer across the internet. Here at the Alliance of Independent Authors, we love an indie author deal and this year is no different. Read on for a stack of deals from ALLi partner members. There's something for every writer at every level in this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale for writers.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Karen Heenan. Retired Paralegal Finds Second Career in Historical Fiction

My ALLi author guest this episode is Karen Heenan an author of historical fiction who spent thirty years helping lawyers improve their writing until she retired and began her second career. Being an author isn't as lucrative as being a paralegal, but she is more than compensated in her satisfaction with doing something that brings joy to herself and her readers.

November 19, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Futurebook Conference 2023 – Audio and AI to Dominate

As Audio and AI dominate the Futurebook Conference 2023 Programme, What Kind of Future is Being Imagined? In just over a week, it will be time for the annual Futurebook conference - what has become one of the most important dates in the calendar for understanding the nature of our industry’s concerns, the climate in which we operate, and the overall appetite for innovation across our landscape.

November 18, 2023
AskALLi Team
News
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20Booksto50kVegas 2023: ALLi Out and About

In ALLi Out and About posts, members of the AskALLi team and Alliance of Independent Authors members share the lessons they've learnt from attending book fairs, conferences or other industry events. Today we hear from Sacha Black, who attended the 20Booksto50kVegas 2023 conference.

November 17, 2023
AskALLi Team
Opinion
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Spotify Brings Audiobooks to US Premium Subscribers: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Spotify brings audiobooks to US Premium subscribers, but how will subscriptions change the way we make a living? Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

November 17, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Change to the Way TikTok Pays Creators

On today's ALLi Self-Publishing News we ask, how do we get paid for the items we create when the people who enjoy them don’t purchase things item by item? And specifically, how does TikTok pay creators?

November 16, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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