Why Writing Festivals are worthwhile
I will admit to being a bit of a writing festival tart. I love the atmosphere, the buzz, and the…
Production: Bespoke Books as an Exciting New Business Model for Independent Publishers
Like to make more money from your books by creating custom editions? It's especially relevant for non-fiction authors, but might also work for fiction. Read Sarah Rayner's case study of how she repurposed a self-help book for markeing use by a top clinic.
Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: Jane Friedman Discusses Funding for Writers
In this seminar from our Self-Publishing Advice Conference in London this year, author and publisher Jane Friedman discusses "funding your writing career."…
Book Marketing: How to Make a Printed Catalogue for your Self-published Books
A printed catalogue of your books is a handy item to have in your book marketing toolbox - and it's surprisingly affordable and simple to make yourself, if you follow ALLi Professional member Karen Myers' handy guide here, based on her own experience
Older Authors Refuse to Fade Away: May 2018 AskALLi IndieVoices Broadcast
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice broadcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly IndieVoices' self-publishing…
Book Marketing: How Smart Collaboration Between Authors Helps Sell Books – A Case Study
Wondering whether joint promotions between authors are worthwhile? Read JJ Toner's case study of his recent collaboration with six other authors writing about WWII to pick up top tips on how to run one that genuinely engages readers.
Pricing, Amazon Quality Notice And Other Questions Answered at AskALLi Members’ Q&A May 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A in…
Top Tips on Writing a Book – from the Latest Ask ALLi Self-publishing Beginners’ Salon Podcast (May 2018)
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
Marketing: How to Overcome KDP Select’s Catch 22 for Free Books & Mailing List Subscriber Magnets
Want to be able to offer a free book to attract mailing list sign-ups but having problems due to Amazon's restrictions on not offering KDP Select books free elsewhere? Here's a genius solution you're welcome to borrow from cybercrime writer Ian Sutherland.
Opinion: Why Authors Need to Budget for Book Marketing
Ever wondered about outsourcing your book marketing so you can get on with writing your books instead? Belinda Griffin of Smart Authors Lab shares her view on how to get the balance right.
SelfPub3 & Other Important Issues for Indie Authors: May 2018 AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss SelfPub3. Topics…
The Place of the Bricks-and-Mortar Bookstore in the Indie Author’s Book Marketing Campaign
Wondering whether it's worth trying to get your self-published books into bookstores? Had your fingers burned and want to try again but not sure of best approach? Debbie Young's summary of ALLi's guidebook on the subject will kickstart your bookstore marketing plan.