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Preview: What London Book Fair Offers to Indie Authors

Wondering whether it's worth going to the London Book Fair this year? Our preview shares the highlights of what's of special interest to indie authors - and some consolation for those who can't attend!

Inspirational Indie Authors: Hannah Lynn, Winner of the 2018 Kindle Storyteller Award

Like to know more about what it takes to win the Kindle Storyteller Award? Inspirational indie author Hannah Lynn shares the experience of being the 2018 winner, and tells us all about her writing life.

Copyright – An Essential Summary for Indie Authors

What is copyright exactly? Make sure you grasp the basic principles to ensure you protect and exploit your rights to your intellectual property - your self-published books. Orna Ross and Helen Sedwick provide a clear and helpful introduction.

February 22, 2019
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Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing
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Inspirational Indie Authors: LJ Ross Gives Back to the Indie Community with the new Lindisfarne Prize

Read the inspiration behind the new Lindisfarne Prize for authors who are just starting out, set up by bestselling indie author LJ Ross to pay it forward to the writing community

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New ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory 2019 – Free!

Celebrating the launch of the 2019 ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory, with a link to view, download and print it for your own reference, to help you choose the best services to make your self-published books the best they can be.

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Marketing: ALLi’s 3 Guiding Principles for Selling Rights

Like to sell more rights to your books - translation, film, tv, etc - but not sure where to start? First step: read ALLi's three guiding principles to rights selling to set you in the right direction. From the guidebook by Orna Ross and lawyer Helen Sedwick.

February 1, 2019
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Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing
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Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design

When you're so close to your book, sometimes you need to "murder your darlings" in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you're not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.

January 31, 2019
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Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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When Amazon Reduces Your Print Book Prices Unexpectedly

Wondering why Amazon sometimes reduces prices of your print books without telling you? Wondering whose pocket the discount comes out of? This post tells you why it's good news for the author and how to make the most of it.

January 24, 2019
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Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Writing: ALLi Editors’ Top Tips for Indie Authors

A handy checklist of ALLi editors' favourite tips for indie authors on how to self-edit your book more effectively before passing it across to your chosen editor for the final polish

January 23, 2019
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Writing
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How to Find the Best Editing Service for your Self-published Books

Wondering how to find the best editing service for your self-published books? Not sure why you need one? Worried about getting ripped off by sub-standard service providers? All the answers you need are in this post about editing for beginners.

January 3, 2019
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Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Writing: Does an Indie Author Ever Really Retire?

Does retirement feature in your plans for your writing and self-publishing career? Find out what the ALLi hive mind has to say on the topic - and grab some inspiration!

Self-publishing Role Models for 2018

Need some new role models to inspire for your writing and self-publishing ambitions in 2019? Check out these great interviews with self-publishing superstars among the ALLi membership in 2018.

December 30, 2018
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Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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