AskALLi Team, Author at The Self-Publishing Advice Center

What are Book Discovery Platforms and How Can Indie Authors Use Them for Promotion?

In today's post we'll be taking a look at Book Discovery platforms and how they can be used by indie authors as part of promotional activity. We'll look at the big hitters as well as the smaller platforms targeting specific groups or focused on offering book deals.

Top Tips for Entering Audiobook Awards for Indie Authors: Award Update February 2024

Audiobooks have become a convenient reading choice for many people living fast-paced lives, fitting seamlessly into busy daily routines. This shift in readers' habits is reflected in the expansion of audiobook categories in book awards, which serve to acknowledge the unique qualities and contributions of this burgeoning medium. Today I take a closer look at audiobook awards.

Inclusive Authorship, Banned Books, and New Ambassadors: 2024 ALLi Campaigns Update

One of our roles here at the Alliance of Independent Authors is to run our own campaigns to inform or support developments in the self-publishing community, as well as collaborate on the great campaigns run by others that share our values and goals. This week AskALLi gives you a rundown of all the current campaigns and how you can help with this 2024 ALLI Campaigns update.

Publishing in Retirement, A First Standalone Novel, and an Escape Room Experience: Celebrating ALLi Member Milestones

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates indie author success stories from across our members as inspiration for our indie author community. This time around we celebrate first standalone novels, publishing after retirement, and a locked room experience based on historical fiction books. A big congratulations to those featured in this month's Member Milestones: February 2024.

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Money Management Principles for Indie Authors: Self-Publishing Money Basics Part Three

This is part three in ALLi's Self-Publishing Money Basics series. If you’ve been following along, you’ll have already considered how to embrace a positive money mindset, and learnt the key financial terms to get you started on your business journey, and now you are looking for more detail to help your money management for your author business.

Do Genre Categories Work for Indie Authors? We Need to Talk About… Genre

ALLi member Steve Shahbazian has questions to raise about genre categories. Have we got it right? Are they too restrictive? Hear his views...

How to Self-Publish an E-book for Free: A Step-By-Step Guide

For those starting out, see this as a guide of the key steps you need to consider if you are looking to self-publish an ebook for free. And for those of you who have been with us for a while, this post is ideal to share with friends and contacts asking for tips on how to get started – just send on the link!

January 22, 2024
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Book Award Update For Indie Authors – January 2024: Book Cover Design

Most authors don't know that there are award programs dedicated to evaluating and honoring excellence in book cover design. Find out more about book cover design awards and what benefit they can offer to indie authors.

Money Basics for Indie Authors Part Two: The Top Financial Terms Indie Authors Need to Know

Do financial terms and money matters put your head in a spin? Here at ALLi we believe a positive money mindset can make all the difference in your author career. With this post you can build your confidence and understanding of all things money management by learning the top financial terms indie authors need to know.

ALLi Member Milestones: June Gilbank, Jerry Vanschaik, Dan Bailes, Camilla Fellas Arnold

The Member Milestones regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates indie author success stories from across our members. A big congratulations to those featured today and any of our members who have achieved a milestone this past month or so!

January 12, 2024
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Setting up an Indie Author Festival: ALLi Ultimate Guide

As the independent author community grows, the need for new platforms to showcase our work becomes increasingly important. Enter the indie author festival – a celebration of literature, creativity, and the diversity of stories being told by indie authors. This ALLi post explores the steps involved in creating a space where self-published authors can connect with readers, fellow writers, and the literary community at large.