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Writing for Local Magazines – Is It Worthwhile?

When we're aiming at marketing our books worldwide, it's easy to ignore small parochial writing opportunities - but don't be too hasty to dismiss what could provide useful strategic advantages for the bigger picture, as Debbie Young explains in her case study.

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Why Don’t Compare is Bad Advice for indie Authors

Ever find yourself comparing your own writing and self-publishing career to that of others? It's natural - but make sure you keep it positive. Pauline Wiles' 7 top tips will help you make it a mindful learning experience rather than a crushing negative one.

How to Set Up Automated Emails for Reader Magnets

It's nice to give your reader fans the personal touch. However, in this blog post, Rachel McCollin makes the case…

April 5, 2019
Rachel McCollin
Business & Planning, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion

Why Indie Authors Should Publish Audiobooks – and How To Do It

Wondering whether it's worth the time and hassle to self-publish audiobooks? Let Amy Shojai, an ALLi professional member, persuade you, drawing on her own success story. She also shares top tips on routes into audio.

March 28, 2019
Amy Shojai
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

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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!

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Writing: How to Find More Time to Write

How to find time to write by examining your current habits and building realistic plans that will be effectively within the particular context of your life and circumstances, by Open University Creative Writing tutor Dr Louise Tondeur.

Copyright – An Essential Summary for Indie Authors

What is copyright exactly? Make sure you grasp the basic principles to ensure you protect and exploit your rights to your intellectual property - your self-published books. Orna Ross and Helen Sedwick provide a clear and helpful introduction.

February 22, 2019
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Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing

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.)

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New ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory 2019 – Free!

Celebrating the launch of the 2019 ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory, with a link to view, download and print it for your own reference, to help you choose the best services to make your self-published books the best they can be.

February 8, 2019
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Business & Planning

Making the Most of Your ALLi Partner Membership

As a partner member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (known as ALLi, pronounced like the word “ally”), you have access to a community of thousands of authors, designers, editors, booksellers, and readers around the world — and the networking and business opportunities that come with it. How sure are you that you’re getting the most out of your ALLi partner membership and that you know about all the resources available here? We offer some insight.

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Marketing: ALLi’s 3 Guiding Principles for Selling Rights

Like to sell more rights to your books - translation, film, tv, etc - but not sure where to start? First step: read ALLi's three guiding principles to rights selling to set you in the right direction. From the guidebook by Orna Ross and lawyer Helen Sedwick.

February 1, 2019
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Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing

Opinion: Why I’m Dreaming of Becoming a Mid-List Author

Feeling stressed by the pressure to become a bestseller? Think only making the top of the sales charts will do? Think again. Kassandra Lamb explains why she's happy to aim for the mid-list, drawing on previous career experience.