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Analytics for Indie Authors

As writers, we don't often realise the amount of data and numbers we need to crunch in order to run a successful business. Many of us shy away from numbers, preferring words. But understanding how to analyse data is critical for business success. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team welcomes Ricardo Fayet from Reedsy to explain analytics for authors.

The Seven Processes of Publishing: Design

In order to publish a book you have to follow the seven processes of publishing. Over the course of the rest of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is going to cover all seven processes. Today, we're examining the design process.

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Alliance of Independent Authors Events at the London Book Fair 2023

The Alliance of Independent Authors was founded at the 2012 London Book Fair and has had a presence at the fair each year since. Today, we're outlining some of the live events ALLi will be involved in at the 2023 London Book Fair.

NFT Books for Authors in 2023: Over or Just Getting Started?

Are NFTs for authors over before they've barely begun? Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes partner member James Faktor from Bookvolts to update us on the latest developments around NFTs for authors in 2023.

March 20, 2023
AskALLi Team
Opinion
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A Guide to Paid Book Advertising for Independent Authors

As an indie author, you've poured your heart and soul into your book and spent countless hours writing, revising, and editing. Now, it's time to share your work with the world. But how do you get your book in front of readers? One effective way is through paid book advertising, which is what the Alliance of Independent Authors are exploring today.

March 13, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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The First Process of Publishing: Editing

In order to bring a book to readers and publish it, you have to follow a series of seven processes. The Alliance of Independent Authors is going to examine these processes in detail. The first process of publishing is editorial.

New ALLi Advisor: Hannah Jacobson, Awards & Story Marketing

ALLi is excited to announce the newest addition to our advisory board: Hannah Jacobson, Awards & Story Marketing Advisor. We're going to tell you a little bit more about Hannah and the role and work she will be undertaking.

February 28, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Alliance of Independent Authors: Indie Author Income Survey

If you're an indie author and you spend more than 50% of your working time on writing and publishing, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) wants to hear from you. ALLi is conducting the first independent survey of self-publishing author income and on the factors that contribute to commercial success in self-publishing.

Indie Author Pivots: Is it Time to Start Over?

In every indie author's life comes the time when you need to change what you've been doing, or how you do it. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is talking about starting over with covers, distribution outlets, brand names, and other indie author pivots.

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ALLi Out and About: Michael La Ronn Jeddah International Book Fair

Welcome to a new series of articles the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running: ALLi Out and About. We're asking members who attend book fairs, conferences or industry events (be they in-person or online) to share the lessons they've learned attending the events. This is ALLi Out and About: Jeddah International Book Fair

What Can We Learn from Romance Book Marketing?

Romance authors are known for being at the cutting edge of marketing and tactics. So the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team thought asked our romance authors what they're doing and what marketing tactics are working in 2023. What can we learn from romance book marketing?

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Hybrid Author

For some, being an indie author is the dream, for others it's a traditional contract. And for others still finding the perfect balance between the two is the real dream. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors is talking to several ALLi members today, all of whom are hybrid authors. This is the ultimate guide to being a hybrid author.

January 30, 2023
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing, Top 100
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