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Business Models And Ethics

Advice Podcast: Business Models and Ethics for Indie Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn focus on business models and ethics for indie authors. They look at how “windowing” releases and short KU stints can fit into a publishing strategy, and why managing cash flow is critical for crowdfunding and direct sales. They also examine the collapse of Unbound/Boundless, highlighting the importance of rights-reversion clauses in contracts, and discuss issues of reader trust in memoir. The conversation extends to pen names, ghostwriting, and AI, emphasizing the need for transparency in building lasting relationships with readers.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Conference | Highlight | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Leveraging Professional Services for Profitability with Reedsy: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Martin Cavannagh of Reedsy moderates a panel with editor Rebecca Heyman, designer Danna Mathias Steele, and marketeer Ricardo Fayet. The session examines the role of professional services in the success of self-published books, focusing on how expert editing, design, and marketing can increase sales and long-term profitability. The discussion also outlines how Reedsy’s marketplace connects authors with established industry professionals and includes case studies of authors who improved their publishing results through professional partnerships.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | LitRPG Con 2025: | What Indie Authors | Learned In Denver | Guest Post: Jez Cajiao

LitRPG Con 2025: What Indie Authors Learned in Denver

Indie authors don’t just follow trends; we name them and we create them. From romantasy forged on reader-powered platforms to the hard-boiled banner of Brit Grit, from Sunshine Noir, the warm-climate alternative to Nordic Nor to the midlife-magic ‘Paranormal Women’s Fiction’, indies have repeatedly carved out new shelves in the bookstore.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Branding, | Marketing, | & Promotion | Proudly | Sponsored | By | Bookvault | SelfPublishing…

Audio Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries With Dale L. Roberts and Sylvia Hubbard

Libraries offer more than just shelf space—they can be a consistent source of income and visibility for indie authors. In this episode, Dale L. Roberts talks with award-winning author and publishing strategist Sylvia Hubbard about how to build strong relationships with libraries. Sylvia shares how she pitches events, lands paid speaking gigs, and gets her books into circulation, all while supporting her local literary community. It’s a practical, eye-opening look at a frequently overlooked avenue for author success.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Conference | Highlight | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Maximizing Profit with IngramSpark: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Ben Hughes, senior manager of business development for IngramSpark UK and AU, moderates a panel with successful authors who are thriving on the platform. The discussion explores how these writers have increased their earnings by leveraging IngramSpark’s global reach, print-on-demand services, and wide distribution network. The session covers practical tips on cost-effective publishing and strategies for improving profitability, offering insights into how independent authors have built sustainable, profitable careers.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Production & | Distribution | Anna Featherstone, Danica Favorite | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/…

Audio Interview: Exploring Global Distribution, Metadata, and Accessibility With Anna Featherstone and Danica Favorite

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone chats with Danica Favorite, community manager at PublishDrive, about the challenges indie authors face in global distribution. They discuss how writers can navigate multiple platforms, balance print, audio, and ebooks, and manage metadata. They also talk about new accessibility laws and when outside tools or services make sense — and when they may not.
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Self-Publishing | With | ALLi | Editing | And | Design | Matty Dalrymple | And | Michael Pietrobon | SelfPublishingAdvice.…

Audio Interview: Budget-Friendly Ways to Add Audio to eBooks With Matty Dalrymple and Michael Pietrobon

ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael Pietrobon, founder of Canadian book design and self-publishing company Foglio, about budget-friendly ways to add audio to eBooks without producing full audiobooks. They discuss using sound effects and leitmotifs to enhance stories, technical standards for eBook production, sourcing free audio, AI clean-up, and creating interactive enhanced eBooks. Michael also offers advice on ensuring device compatibility and distribution, while noting that print books should remain a priority for authors.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Publishing For | Profit | Joe Solari | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Why Amazon Book Launches Fall Flat—and What to Do Instead: Publishing for Profit with Joe Solari

On the Publishing for Profit stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari investigates why Amazon book launches no longer deliver lasting results. He explains how the algorithm now favors steady reader engagement over quick sales spikes—and how understanding this shift, along with the rise of AI-powered search, can help authors thrive in the new publishing landscape.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Library Of Congress Invite, | Award-Winning Cover, | Editor’s Pick, And More: | ALLi Team.

Kickstarter Success, Comic-Con Debut, a 15-Year Novel Journey, and More: ALLi Member Milestones August 2025

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our ALLi Member Milestones, August 2025, celebrate the successes of author members Jeff Probst, Whitney Cubbison, Michael Maloof, Simona Rinfreschi, Helen Parker-Drabble, Laura Drake, and Amber Hathaway. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone!
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