Self-Publishing News: Overdrive Reveals our Digital Borrowing Habits in Detail
Digital Borrowing - Europe-wide movement of creating enormous flagship libraries. The other story highlights an evolving cultural role of libraries.
Stuart Grant Designs Compelling Websites for Authors: Creating Better Books, with Howard Lovy
On today's podcast, Howard Lovy features Stuart Grant, who creates compelling websites for authors. He has some advice on what to do or not do when staking out your real estate on the web.
Self-Publishing News: AI Agreements and Ongoing Debates Including OpenAI’s Response to New York Times Lawsuit
AI agreements - OpenAI has responded to the NYT lawsuit while SAG is working with AI & US Authors Guild to look into discussing blanket licenses with AI companies
Money Basics for Indie Authors Part Two: The Top Financial Terms Indie Authors Need to Know
Do financial terms and money matters put your head in a spin? Here at ALLi we believe a positive money mindset can make all the difference in your author career. With this post you can build your confidence and understanding of all things money management by learning the top financial terms indie authors need to know.
ALLi Member Milestones: June Gilbank, Jerry Vanschaik, Dan Bailes, Camilla Fellas Arnold
The Member Milestones regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates indie author success stories from across our members. A big congratulations to those featured today and any of our members who have achieved a milestone this past month or so!
A Record Year for Digital Lending in Libraries: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
It's been a record year for digital lending in libraries. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
Self-Publishing News: Awards for Indie Authors
It’s always a joy to report on indie author awards where indie writing is truly celebrated. So I’m thrilled to be able to string a couple of such into this piece of news.
Planning for a Creative 2024 and Trends for Independent Authors: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
As we move into another year, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss how they plan for the year ahead and some of the most important trends for independent authors, including the continued rise of direct sales, the impact of generative AI, and more.
Self-Publishing News: Overdrive Reports 662 Million Digital Borrows from Libraries in 2023
The figures Overdrive have just released show that 2023 was another year of stellar growth for digital lending by libraries. The year Overdrive reports 662 million digital lends through Overdrive’s catalogue to libraries. Added to that was a further 253 million that would have been lent but were on a “wait list.”
Setting up an Indie Author Festival: ALLi Ultimate Guide
As the independent author community grows, the need for new platforms to showcase our work becomes increasingly important. Enter the indie author festival – a celebration of literature, creativity, and the diversity of stories being told by indie authors. This ALLi post explores the steps involved in creating a space where self-published authors can connect with readers, fellow writers, and the literary community at large.
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Wayne Kelly. Through Songs, Films, and Novels, British Author is a Born Storyteller
My ALLi author guest this episode is Wayne Kelly, an indie-published author of crime fiction. With a passion that spans songwriting, filmmaking, and novel writing, Wayne is a born storyteller who lives out his dream through multiple forms of media. In this conversation, Wayne opens up about his creative process and the unique journey that led him to where he is today.
Self-Publishing News: Mickey Mouse, Tigger, and Lady Chatterley Entered a Bar: You can now decide what happened next thanks to this year’s public domain releases
The 95 year copyright term has finally run out on Disney’s breakout work, Steamboat Willie. Which means Mickey Mouse and companions, as and only as they appear in Steamboat Willie, can now be (and already are) the subject of creative freedom.