Genre-Bonding: What it is and Why it’s the Indie Author’s Best Marketing Move
Genre-Bonding: What It Is and Why It's the Indie Author's Best Marketing Move Writing is solitary. Publishing doesn't have to…
AI for Authors: Ethical & Practical Guidelines
When you hear the words "artificial intelligence" it usually evokes one of two responses, either excitement and curiosity at the prospect of new technologies, bringing more books and products to the world, or fear because the only experience of you have of AI are movies like I, Robot, the Matrix and the Terminator. But the Alliance of Independent Authors is here to show you the plethora of opportunities AI brings authors and how to work with AI ethically. This article is brought to you by Orna Ross. With thanks to Joanna Penn, Laurence O'Bryan of BooksGoSocial, Amit Gupta of Sudowrite, JD Lasica of Authors AI.
Maximizing Your Earnings: Speaking as an Income Stream for Authors
Speaking engagements offer a powerful avenue for self-published and indie authors to generate income, expand their reach, and build their brands. While the speaking circuit can be daunting initially, it has proven to be highly lucrative for some. Authors like Mel Robbins and Tony Robbins, who command six-figure fees for their appearances, are prime examples of how successful speaking as an income stream can be. For many writers, the prospect of making substantial earnings through speaking gigs might seem distant, yet with the right strategies, even those new to the scene can carve out a profitable niche.
From Studio Recordings to Digital Voice Replicas: Audiobook Narration Explained with Jason Kelly
From traditional studio recordings to “synthetic narration” or “digital replicas” authors looking to produce an audiobook today will find lots of new terms being used in the industry. But what does it all mean? In this post, Jason Kelly from new ALLi partner Sounded.com shares his insight into the options available and the new terminology you may discover if you are exploring audiobook production today.
How to Get Your Indie Book into Schools: Tips for Self-Published Authors
In this #AskALLi blog post, guest blogger David H. Hendrickson, award winning author and writer of How to Get Your Book into Schools and Double Your Income with Volume Sales, shares his top tips for placing your books in schools. This post covers a wide range of advice, from making contact with schools to promotional options, timings and discounts.
The Importance of High-Quality Editing: Book Award Update July 2024
In this regular series from the Alliance of Independent Authors, our Book Awards Advisor, Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro shares her tips for entering your indie books into awards and competitions. This month, Hannah details her view on perhaps the most important investment you can make if you want to produce an award-worthy book... editing.
How to Plan Your Self-Published Book: Guidance for Plotters and Planners
There are different ways to get started when writing a book. Some authors prefer to write spontaneously, seeing how one action leads to the next as they write. These authors are often described as ‘Pantsers’ meaning they write ‘by the seat of their pants’! We’ll be covering this writing approach in a future blog. In this post we’re looking at the plotter (or ‘planner’ for non-fiction) approach, with advice provided by ALLi partner member 1106 Design.
Award Wins, New Trilogies Completed and a 20-Year “Authorversary”: ALLi Member Milestones July 2024
Award wins, New Trilogies Completed and a 20-year "authorversary" for one of our writers: ALLi Member Milestones July 2024
Referencing for Non-Fiction Indie Authors: ALLi Ultimate Guide
From why citations matter, to avoiding copyright infringement, this post will give you the key information you need to apply referencing and citation techniques to your non-fiction books.
25 Indie-Author Tips and Tricks to Finding Success in 2024
We recently asked our forum members on SelfPubConnect “What's the one self-publishing author tip or trick you've learned that's made a big difference to your writing and publishing journey?” and it really got a reaction! Over 100 authors shared their advice, and we’ve gathered 25 of our favourite responses here.
How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails: Indie Author Guidance
Following our recent #AskALLi advice post highlighting indie author scams to avoid, we're following up with detailed guidance for spotting and avoiding phishing emails with Outreach Manager and author Michael La Ronn.
Beyond Major Prizes: The Value of Targeted Book Awards for Indie Authors
In this regular Alliance of Independent Authors post our Book Award Advisor, Hannah Jacobson, considers the value of targeted book awards for indie authors, and how they can validate, motivate and more. Welcome to the Book Award Update June 2024 with Book Award Pro.