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
How to Use a Survey to Pick the Best Cover for your Self-published Book
Can't decide which cover to use for your next self-published book? Read this case study of how Stephen Oram used a survey to choose.
Book Marketing: What is Amazon Marketplace and How Does It Work?
A crystal-clear post explaining how Amazon Marketplace can sell copies of your books at different prices - by Barb Drozdowich
Book Marketing Shots In the Dark: Wacky Ideas that Really Work
How to make your own luck when marketing books - three ALLi authors share inspiring ideas for book marketing
How to Use Digital Printing to Self-publish Hardbacks Cost-Effectively
Why indie authors should consider hardbacks for special events or marketing promotions - and how to produce them effectively and affordably