Alliance of Independent Authors Archives

Opinion: Don’t Be the Inadvertent Bully to Fellow Indie Authors

Ever felt silly for not being more of a technology expert? Don't let others get you down, says Barb Drozdowich - it's for the others to change their vocabulary and be more understanding, especially on social media.

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Preview: What London Book Fair Offers to Indie Authors

Wondering whether it's worth going to the London Book Fair this year? Our preview shares the highlights of what's of special interest to indie authors - and some consolation for those who can't attend!

Inspirational Indie Authors: LJ Ross Gives Back to the Indie Community with the new Lindisfarne Prize

Read the inspiration behind the new Lindisfarne Prize for authors who are just starting out, set up by bestselling indie author LJ Ross to pay it forward to the writing community

Opinion: Why AI & Blockchain Will Be Game-changers for Indie Authors

What can artificial intelligence and blockchain do for you? Kathy Meis of Bublish gives a clear summary and a link to a free webinar on 13 February. (Can't make the event live? Register anyway to access post-event recording.)

Self-publishing Success Stories: Giving Something Back – Setting Up a Conference

The indie author community is famously generous, inspiring members to pay it forward and help others - as in this case study by Christine Hammacott about why she set up a the Porstmouth BookFest Publishing Weekend.

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Self-publishing Success Stories – Nicola Kelsall at the Cheltenham Literature Festival

Like to speak at a mainstream literature festival? Wondering how to get involved? Take inspiration and top tips from indie author Nicola Kelsall's recent triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival.

January 20, 2019
Nicola Kelsall
Campaigns, Indie Author Interviews, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Confidence, Collaboration and Convergence: A Look Back at Self-Publishing in 2018

In her self-publishing review of 2018, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors Orna Ross overviews this year's most notable trends

Self-publishing Success: Anna Sayburn Lane’s Indie Novel Stocked by Multiple London Bookstores

Do you dream of getting your self-published books stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookstores? Let Anna Sayburn Lane inspire you with her case study and practical tips that have got her debut novel stocked in London bookshops.

December 23, 2018
Anna Sayburn Lane
Campaigns, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Opinion: Take Time to Read This Christmas (In Praise of Jólabókaflóð)

Need an excuse to read instead of writing this holiday season? Go on, you know you want to - and it'll make you a better writer! Bjorn Larssen's post about Jolabokaflod provides the excuse and the inspiration that you need to do just that.

December 17, 2018
Bjorn Larssen
Campaigns, Opinion, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Self-publishing 3.0 Part 2: Government Action on Independent Author Earnings

Please read this important statement from Orna Ross, calling for greater and more appropriate government support for indie authors and recognition of our enormous socio-economic contributions - not reflected in traditional author earnings research.

December 3, 2018
Orna Ross
Business & Planning, Campaigns, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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.