Opinion: Why I’m Glad I Stood Up to Online Harassment
Wondering about the best way to deal with genuine online bullying? Indie author Chrissie Parker, herself a victim of persistent online harassment, shares her top coping mechanisms.
Self-publishing Success Stories: Happy 6th Birthday, ALLi!
Celebrating what ALLi has achieved in the six years since it was founded by Orna Ross at The London Book Fair six years ago - are you making the most of the vast resources it has to offer you? Read this checklist to make sure you're not missing a trick!
Writing: What Can Indie Authors Gain from The London Book Fair This Year?
An insightful interview with ALLi director Orna Ross by Howard Lovy sharing valuable advice on how indie authors can make the most of The London Book Fair, and what to expect if you attend.
Opinion: How Industry Changes Are Affecting Self-publishing Authors and Author Services – A Case Study
An experienced publishing consultant and service provider in Australia, Dixie Carlton, considers the changing nature of publishing services for indie authors and predicts the rise of a new coaching-based service that puts the author firmly in control
Collaboration Case Study: How to Use Skype to Work Together Across Continents
Have you ever thought about the possibilities that Skype brings to help you collaborate with other indie authors? Here's an interesting case study between two ALLi members in the US and Qatar, working together in real time.
Writing: How to Collaborate Effectively with Other Indie Authors In Your Genre
A terrific case study of how indie authors in a particular sub-genre can boost their success by working together in collaborative groups and projects, to everyone's benefit - by US zombie fiction writer Grivante
ALLi Partnership Success Story: Thomson-Shore to the Rescue
A heartwarming story of how publishing service provider Thomson-Shore rescued one author from an exploitative deal by the kind of unscrupulous provider that ALLi campaigns against
Self-Publishing Predictions for 2018
Hit the new year running by reading Orna Ross's insightful predictions of the new opportunities and challenges facing indie authors in 2018 - and feel free to add your own ideas.
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
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.
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.
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!