Alliance of Independent Authors Campaigns

The Most Significant Events for Indie Authors in 2017

ALLi founder and director Orna Ross reflects on the state of self-publishing at the close of 2017 and gives great advice on how to move forward successfully as an indie author in 2018

December 31, 2017
Orna Ross
Campaigns, Indie Author Interviews, Opinion

Dianne Gardner At Her Book Signing At Barnes & Noble

Working with Bookstores: A Case Study with Dianne Gardner

Indie author Dianne Gardner shows it is still possible to build a mutually beneficial relationship with a bricks-and-mortar bookstore. Read her account for inspiration, if getting into bookstores is your goal.

December 15, 2017
Dianne Gardner
Campaigns, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion

Campaigns: Case Study of an Indie Author Partnership with Libraries

Wondering how to build a better relationship with your local public library? Here's an inspiring case study by Raegan Teller about Richland Library, South Carolina.

November 6, 2017
Raegan Teller
Campaigns

Opinion: How Effective Is Facebook Advertising for Indie Authors and Self-published Books?

Here's a chance for you to take part in an important new survey about the effectiveness of Facebook advertising for indie authors - don't miss out!

September 18, 2017
Admin
Campaigns, Opinion, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion

Authors and Blockchain: Alliance of Independent Authors Guidebook

Do you know about the opportunities blockchain technology may be opening for authors? Orna Ross highlights the challenges and the response from the Alliance of Independent Authors.

September 4, 2017
Orna Ross
Campaigns, Opinion

Opinion: Indie Author Burnout Can Happen to Us All – But Together, We’ll Be Fine

Wise and kindly counsel for any indie author who has ever felt overwhelmed or burned out by the constant pressures of being an authorpreneur and a writer, by author and bookseller Patti Brassard Jefferson.

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.