Book Marketing Shots in the Dark
Three fun tips in this month's light-hearted post in our series of off-the-wall, outside-the-box book promotion ideas from our members.…
Publishing Your Book: The Role of Short Print Runs
We've frequently recommended here that the best way to self-publish print books is to use a combination of CreateSpace (to…
Have you Subscribed to the ALLi Podcast yet?
Jay Artale share's how to subscribe to our ALLi podcast episodes via Soundclound and iTunes, and how to add our podcast feed to your RSS Reader. You'll be notified each time a new ALLi episode has been published so that you can listen to us on demand 24-7. Select the episodes that are relevant to you. Best of all? Our podcasts are portable and free.
Opinion: Writing Swear Words – It’s Not Appropriate, It Isn’t Clever and It Isn’t Funny – or Is It?
As indie authors, the freedom to write whatever we like - including swear words and curse words - is one…
Writing: Are You a Plotter or a Pantser, and What’s the Difference?
Authors sometimes bandy about buzzwords that may make no sense to novices but are useful shorthand for certain aspects of…
Writing: Wise Words to Inspire and Motivate Indie Authors
Do you have a favourite saying or quote that drives your writing? I asked that question of ALLi members on…
Introducing a New Feature for Indie Authors: “My Self-publishing Journey”
What led you to become a self-published author? As Commissioning Editor of this blog, I'm always looking for new ideas…
Book Marketing: Generous Offer for ALLi Author Members from Ingram Spark re Nielsen Metadata
We are delighted to share the exciting news that IngramSpark and the Alliance of Independent Authors is to pilot an…
Ask ALLi June Self-Publishing Author Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members’ self-publishing questions during our regular Live Ask ALLi event. If you missed this…
8 Book Marketing Shots in the Dark
On the last Thursday of the month, we round up off-the-wall book marketing ideas and serendipitous book promotion success stories…
Writing: The Difference Between Self-publishing a Collection, an Anthology and a Box Set
Many indie authors like to expand their portfolio with compilations of short or long pieces, on their own or in…
How I Do It: Indie Authors Share the Secrets of their Success – This Week: Amy Shojai
We're thrilled to be featuring in our mini-masterclass slot an author of both fiction and non-fiction writer who is also…