Digital text, books and media are currently being re-imagined in ways that are likely to have a big impact on authors and author earnings, says Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors. It’s Self-Publishing 3.0 and we need to understand what’s coming if we are to have a say in how it develops […]
Author Archive | Orna Ross
Is Self-Publishing Vanity?
When a recent trade event accused self-publishing of being vanity press, Joanna Penn set the record straight, as Orna Ross reports
Do Indie Authors Want Their Books in Libraries, Literary Festivals and Awards Programs?
The Alliance of Independent Authors is encouraging the reading industry – libraries, festivals, bookstores, events, review organs, prizes – to open up to indie authors. But it also requires self-publishing authors to step forward if interested.
Alliance of Independent Authors Self-Publishing Predictions 2017
We did a call-out on our ALLi Member Forum for some member predictions for 2017. Here are their thoughts and those of ALLi Director, Orna Ross. You can add your prediction in the comments.
Successful Indie Authors 2016: Part One
Alliance of Independent Authors members celebrate their 2016 self-publishing successes. Wishing all indie authors a happy and creative 2017!
Happy Holidays To All Self-Publishing Authors
Happy Holidays! Free Writing and Publishing Gifts For Authors
It’s the season of giving, and we’re spreading good cheer and good news for ALLi members and friends, with lots of writing and publishing discounts and free gifts.
Who’s Opening Up To Indie? ALLi Campaign Update
Have you seen publishing open up to indies? The Alliance of Independent Authors is updating its #PublishingOpenUp campaign. So what’s changed for you since the campaign launch in 2014?
Self-Publishers: Until You Know How To Market Your Books, Don’t Pay For A Book Marketing Service
Too many self-publishers want to offload marketing tasks but the Alliance of Independent Authors recommends understanding where your book fits in the marketplace and how to sell it first.
Opinion: It’s not Creative or Commercial, It’s Both
For maximum impact, suggests ALLi Director, Orna Ross, indie authors should marry the creative and the commercial. And she reveals what she sees as the creative key to commercial success.