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.
Book Production : 12 Avoidable Rookie Errors
Wisdom of hindsight is a wonderful thing - and in this post ALLi members share their 12 top rookie errors for you to avoid at the production stage of your self-published books
Opinion: Why I Don’t Worry About Amazon Reviews
Frustrated by concerns about Amazon's reviews process? Take heart from this post updating you on ALLi's consultations with Amazon, and Barry Faulkner's reality check on readers' attitudes.
Happy 5th Birthday to IngramSpark: Exclusive Interview with Robin Cutler
IngramSpark has since its inception been a valued Partner Member of ALLi, and a generous supporter and sponsor of our…
Opinion: Weird Things People Say to Indie Authors – and How to Reply
Honestly, the weird things people say to indie authors... Alex Klaushofer raises a laugh - and some community spirit among indie authors - with the results of her recent informal survey of odd comments writers receive - and suggests some smart responses.
Opinion: My Time in the Amazon Cooler – by an Author of Disappearing Reviews
Here's one reason why it may seem harder to get Amazon reviews these days: the startling removal of reviews and reviewers for no apparent reason, as Kate McCormick's personal story illustrates.
Opinion: A Celebration of the Generous Spirit of Indie Authors and the Self-publishing Community
Why indie authors are better together - an eloquent tribute by fantasy writer McKenzie Austin to the generous spirit that makes us greater than the sum our our parts
ALLi Campaign: Self-Publishing 3.0: How and Why Indie Authors Should Sell Direct to Readers – and What ALLi is Doing to Help
In the final part of her series on how indie authors can gear up for Self-publishing 3.0, ALLi Director Orna Ross provides great advice on how and why to sell books direct from your website, as well as on other platforms, and ALLi provides free Self-publishing 3.0 badges for your website
GDPR for Indie Authors: It’s About Earning Reader Trust
To help you comply with the GDPR laws that come into effect on 25th May, and which have implications for indie authors around the globe, here is a calm, succinct summary of what they mean to you and what you need to do.
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.