Alliance of Independent Authors Archives

25 Indie-Author Tips and Tricks to Finding Success in 2024

We recently asked our forum members on SelfPubConnect “What's the one self-publishing author tip or trick you've learned that's made a big difference to your writing and publishing journey?” and it really got a reaction! Over 100 authors shared their advice, and we’ve gathered 25 of our favourite responses here.

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 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.

ALLi Member Milestones April 2024: Literary Festivals, Debut Novels and a Selfie Award Winner!

This Member Milestones April 2024, we celebrate a Selfie Award win, two debut novelists, a finalist place in a writing contest and participation in literary festivals.

ALLi Out And About London Book Fair 2024

The Future of Publishing: ALLi Out and About with Orna Ross

Today's post sees ALLi Founder and Director Orna Ross share her inspirational views on the future for independent publishing from two industry events, and for those of you who couldn't make it in person, you can catch up with a video of one of our top highlights below.

March 22, 2024
Orna Ross
Alliance of Independent Authors, Opinion
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Meet ALLi at the London Book Fair 2024: Team Stand, Indie Author Talks, and Drinks Party

Join us this year at the London Book Fair 2024, Stand 1F51, at the heart of the new Self-Publishing Zone, where the ALLi team and volunteers will be waiting to chat with you about all things indie publishing.

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.

Happy New Year: 2024 Indie Author Predictions From Orna Ross

2024 Indie Author Predictions With Orna Ross – Happy New Year!

Where will we be 12 months from now? ALLi director Orna Ross peers into the crystal ball for her 2024 indie author predictions.

Happy Holidays Indie Authors!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS INDIE AUTHORS! We hope you have a wonderful break, from all of us at the Alliance of Independent Authors.

ALLi Out & About Australia: Melissa Addey Reports From Queensland

In our regular ALLi Out & About posts, the ALLi team and wider membership share their takeaways from conferences, events and other travels. This week ALLi’s Campaigns Manager, Melissa Addey, shares her reflections from a trip to Queensland in this Out & About Australia Special.

20Booksto50kVegas 2023 Part Two! ALLi Out and About with Dina Santorelli

20Booksto50kVegas 2023 was jam-packed with author events, talks and advice. So, following ALLi team member Sacha Black's reflections last week, we're sharing a part two today! Suspense and thriller author Dina Santorelli is an ALLi ambassador based in New York who attended the 20Booksto50kVegas 2023 conference - this is her report. Read on for Dina's reflections on Vegas itself, her takeaways from the event, and what she'll do differently based on what she learnt.