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The Art and Craft of Ghostwriting: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Matty Dalrymple

Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews ALLi Editor-in-Chief Roz Morris about the art and craft of ghostwriting. Roz discusses her path into the field, the range of genres she has worked in, and the importance of preserving the client’s voice. They explore the balance between editing and ghostwriting, the collaborative process, and how ghostwriters often act as informal therapists. Roz also covers payment, time management, spotting red flags, and the rewards of ghostwriting despite its anonymity.

What Authors Need to Know About Taxes on KDP Print Books

Some authors using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform are reporting that Value Added Tax (VAT) is being incorrectly applied to their print books. In several cases, books that should qualify for a reduced or zero VAT rate—such as children’s books or books sold in the UK—are instead subject to the standard rate. The result is higher retail prices for readers and confusion among authors.

Book Excerpt from ‘150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered’

This excerpt from 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered, written by ALLi’s Outreach Manager M.L. Ronn, offers practical guidance drawn from years of indie publishing experience. You can purchase a copy from our bookstore at selfpublishingadvice.org/books/150. If you’re an ALLi member, you can download this and all of our guidebooks for free—just log in and go to “Publications”.

April 26, 2025
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How Zines Can Boost Creativity and Build Reader Connections: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Rebekah Lambert, a poet, playwright, content strategist, and founder of the Freelance Jungle, about how authors can produce and distribute zines. They discuss how zines give writers permission not to be perfect, offer a low-pressure way to spark creativity, and help both fiction and nonfiction authors deepen connections with readers.

How Indie Authors Are Embracing Short-Form Audio

Short-form audio is becoming a meaningful new outlet for authors. As listening habits shift—and as tools for production become more accessible through human and AI narration—short audiobooks are gaining ground with both readers and platforms. From Spotify’s recent launch of a short-form program for independent authors to new experiments among ALLi members, this format is quickly finding its place in the indie publishing toolkit.

April 21, 2025
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Should You Hire a Marketing Company to Launch Your Book? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth hiring a marketing company to promote your second book—and why many authors might be better off learning to market themselves first.

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The Secrets of Successful Author Branding: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dale L. Roberts

Join Dale L. Roberts as he interviews self-publishing expert Bryan Cohen on the foundations of author branding. Learn how genre clarity, strong sales copy, and Amazon ads work together to grow your fan base and boost book sales. It’s a must-listen for new and mid-list authors.

After NaNoWriMo: How Authors Are Moving on from the Challenge That Started It All

When news broke that NaNoWriMo is shutting down, it marked more than the end of a writing challenge. For many writers, it was the loss of a ritual, a motivator, and even a career-launching platform.

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The Untold Truth: Award Recognition for Children’s Books, Picture Books, and Low Content Books

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how children’s books, picture books, and low content books are eligible for a wide range of awards, despite common myths to the contrary.

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How Trump’s Tariffs Affect Indie Authors and Self-Publishers: A US and Global Perspective

Are Trump’s new tariffs going to raise your book printing costs? Here’s what self-publishing authors around the world need to know about how Trump-era and future US tariffs impact indie authors and book printing. Learn about current exemptions for books, global risks for self-publishers, and ALLi's advice for protecting your publishing business.

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The Value of Professional Editing: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Matty Dalrymple

ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Marketing Adviser Ricardo Fayet, co-founder of Reedsy, about the value of professional editing in self-publishing. Fayet explains the types of editing, how to manage costs, and why editors offer more than beta readers. He also discusses when to hire an editor, how editing improves writing, and the limits of AI tools.

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Increase Your Profits with Translation Sales: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

Want to license your book into a translation but unsure where to start? Join Margaux Weisman, business development director at DropCap Agency, and Monica Meehan, vice president of business development and rights director at DropCap Agency, for an insightful discussion with Michael La Ronn on the world of translation sales and how DropCap Marketplace can help connect authors with foreign rights buyers.