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How to Avoid Indie Author Scams: ALLi Advice for 2024

One growing challenge authors face today is identifying scams that are targeted at us and can result in loss of earnings, loss of rights and loss of confidence. With the correct information, you can identify and avoid the scams to keep yourself and your work safe.

June 10, 2024
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Exciting Updates to ALLi’s Children’s Book Writing Guide

We are delighted to announce the release of an updated and expanded version of our much-loved guide to writing for younger readers to include writing and publishing Young Adult books as well as Children’s book writing. This comprehensive guide now includes essential insights and strategies for crafting engaging stories not only for children but also for young adult (YA) readers.

New Cozy Mystery Launch, a Grand Prize Winner and a Kobo Award Nominee: ALLi Member Milestones June 2024

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. This month, our Member Milestones for June 2024 celebrates the successes of author members Dianne Scott, Kevin G. Chapman and Gianetta Murray

June 3, 2024
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How to Market a Memoir as an Independent Author

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post we'll share the nine questions you can ask yourself to build a successful marketing plan for your memoir. Scroll straight down for tips and case studies from two top indie memoir writers who share what’s worked for them: Rachael Herron and Roz Morris.

Should I Copyright My Book? Your Indie Author Copyright Questions Answered

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post we'll explore some common indie author copyright questions. From whether copyrighting your work is even necessary, to whether using a trademarked name in your book is possible. If these FAQs get you thinking, you’ll find more information about ALLi’s book 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered at the end of this post.

Diversity Grows for Book Award Categories: Book Award Update May 2024

As an independent author, it is vital to stay on top of the latest developments impacting the book publishing industry. One major positive shift is the increasing diversity represented in book award categories. In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, we'll take a look at how the literary world is becoming more diverse and how this is changing the book awards landscape. Welcome to the Book Award Update May 2024 with Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro.

May 18, 2024
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AI for Indie Authors: Practical Guidelines from the Alliance of Independent Authors

The Alliance of Independent Authors has been following closely ongoing developments regarding AI and authorship in recent months. We know just how important it is for all of us as authors to understand how to keep our work safe, and how to work alongside AI as it develops. So, in today's post we share five practical steps to stay safe and stay ahead, based on our AI guidance for authors.

What Do I Do When a Book Launch Is Over?

Congratulations on publishing your book! As an indie author, the journey doesn't end with hitting "publish." In fact, it's just the beginning of a new adventure. After a book launch, it's crucial to maintain momentum, build your brand, and lay the groundwork for future success. In this Alliance of Independent Authors blog post, we'll cover key steps you should take to make the most of your book launch and beyond.

New Releases, Award Nominations and More: ALLi Member Milestones May 2024

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates successes big and small from across our members as inspiration for all our indie author community. This month, our Member Milestones for May 2024 celebrates the successes of Author members Catherine Butterfield and William Brinkman.

Submitting Your Book Series to Literary Awards: Book Award Update for Indie Authors April 2024

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, we'll share updated guidelines to be aware of when submitting your series for an award. Welcome to the Book Award Update April 2024 with Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro.

April 27, 2024
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Stress Management for Indie Authors: ALLi Member Guest Post

This week ALLi member, fiction writer and author productivity advisor Delaney Diamond shares her advice for stress management for indie authors. Members from our ALLi member community over on SelfPubConnect have also shared their tips for stress reduction to support building a sustainable author career.

Book Tours in 2024: Eight Options for Indie Authors

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the options you can keep in your toolkit to build a book tour that suits your time, budget and preferences, including links to other top Alliance of Independent Author posts and guides for further reading.