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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.