How to Identify Your Reader Profile via Google Analytics
How indie fantasy author Ron Vitale made some surprising discoveries about his readers using Google analytics
Ask ALLi Self-Publishing Member Q&A with Orna Ross & Mark Dawson
Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members’ self-publishing questions. This month's special guest is Facebook advertising expert Mark Dawson, and this session was recorded live during London Book Fair.
Should Indie Authors Put Endorsement Quotes or “Puffs” on Self-published Books?
Endorsement quotes on book covers: do you use them? Should you? How do you get them? ALLi authors discuss...
Writing: How to Get to Know Your Target Readers Better and Craft Your Self-published Books to Resonate with Them
How to improve the reach, impact and sales of your self-published book by better understanding your target readers
Opinion: Why Indie Authors Need to be Bold with Social Media
Why indie authors need to be bolder in their use of social media - encouraging and practical tips from Ladey Adey
Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn: Video, Podcast & Event Recap
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Self-Publishing Salon, and live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry, and provide an update on the latest tools and techniques that are helping them achieve their writing and publishing goals.
How to Write a Blurb for a Self-published Book
Ever struggled to write a book blurb? Struggle no more! Just follow this simple advice...
Opinion: Why Indie Authors Shouldn’t Give Away Free Books
Do you ever give your self-published books away free? Should you? Michael Jason Brandt plays devil's advocate on the issue.
Creative Book Marketing and Promotion Ideas for Indie Authors and Self-published Books
This month's round-up of top marketing tips from our membership shares ideas that might work well for you too.
Authors: Book Marketing and Publicity is Creative and Fun (Honestly!)
Do you still think of marketing as a dark art? Like to learn to love it - and do it well? Then read Ben Cameron's advice here.
Ask ALLi Self-Publishing Member Q&A with Orna Ross & Joel Friedlander
Our monthly Ask ALLi broadcasts are an ideal way to keep learning about being an indie author and the skills you need to acquire to become a successful self-publisher. Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members’ self-publishing questions. This month's special guest was self-publishing pioneer Joel Friedlander.
Book Marketing for Children’s Authors: How Children Buy Books
For indie authors of children's books: valuable insight into how children's books are bought, from Mumsnet, via Karen Inglis