Alliance of Independent Authors Campaigns

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Self-publishing Success Story: Indie Audiobook is Finalist for Voice Arts Award

Here's an inspiring story of an impressive achievement for an indie author competing with the big names in the audiobook publishing industry: Brad Borkan tells how his book was shortlisted for the voice artist's equivalent to the Oscars.

Self-publishing Success: Indie Author Janet Pywell Turns University Lecturer

Good news on the subject of ALLi's campaign for equal opportunities for indie authors - self-published novelist Janet Pywell describes how she has been invited to help teach a university writing course specifically because of her indie experience.

Opinion: My Takeaways from the IndieLab Conference

Fresh from the Writers Digest IndieLab conference, a new event specifically for the indie publishing sector, Michael La Ronn, representing ALLi as a speaker there, shares his top takeaways.

Conference Report: Digital Book World 2018 – The Top Takeaways For Independent Authors at DBW

ALLi Director Orna Ross shares the key takeaways from the groundbreaking Digital Book World conference 2018, including exciting opportunities and calls to action for indie authors who want to be a part of selfpublishing 3.0.

October 18, 2018
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Business & Planning, Campaigns, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

A Chance to Win Free BookBaby #IndieAuthorCon Tickets

Like the chance to win a free ticket to the BookBaby Indie Author Conference this November? Find out how to apply in this post, and get a sneak preview of the programme, which includes Joanna Penn as keynote speaker.

September 21, 2018
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Campaigns

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Opinion: What’s the Biggest Turning Point for Indie Authors?

Take inspiration and encouragement from ALLi authors who share the key turning points in their indie author careers, from first discovering self-publishing to mastering writing craft and marketing.

September 17, 2018
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Campaigns, Opinion, Writing

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Opinions: What Makes a Writer? – Feedback on Important New Research

What makes a writer write? Find out whether your experience chimes with the initial feedback from important new research by Professor Alison Baverstock and team - with reactions also from key ALLi members.

September 10, 2018
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Campaigns, Opinion, Writing

New IndieLAB Conference Focuses on Indie Authors

We are delighted to preview IndieLAB, one of a growing number of conferences that are opening up to indie authors this fall - organised by Writers Digest in Cincinatti, Ohio.

August 31, 2018
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Campaigns

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Book Production : 12 Avoidable Rookie Errors

Wisdom of hindsight is a wonderful thing - and in this post ALLi members share their 12 top rookie errors for you to avoid at the production stage of your self-published books

August 2, 2018
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Campaigns, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

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Opinion: Why I Don’t Worry About Amazon Reviews

Frustrated by concerns about Amazon's reviews process? Take heart from this post updating you on ALLi's consultations with Amazon, and Barry Faulkner's reality check on readers' attitudes.

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Happy 5th Birthday to IngramSpark: Exclusive Interview with Robin Cutler

IngramSpark has since its inception been a valued Partner Member of ALLi, and a generous supporter and sponsor of our…

July 16, 2018
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Campaigns, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

Opinion: Weird Things People Say to Indie Authors – and How to Reply

Honestly, the weird things people say to indie authors... Alex Klaushofer raises a laugh - and some community spirit among indie authors - with the results of her recent informal survey of odd comments writers receive - and suggests some smart responses.