Mindset Archives

A Fresh Start for the New Year: Creative Planning Tips for Authors by Orna Ross

The start of a new year is like opening a fresh notebook—full of promise, ready for ideas, and waiting for your words. For authors, this is the perfect time to embrace creative planning tips, pause to reflect, and set the stage for success. As we move into the new season, it’s an opportunity to map out your creative intentions and take charge of your writing and publishing goals.

January 6, 2025
Orna Ross
Mindset
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How to Manage the Stress That Comes with Indie Publishing Success

Indie publishing success can take many forms—whether it's financial stability, creative freedom, or building a loyal audience—but achieving it often brings unexpected challenges and stresses along the way. Three ALLi authors—M.K. Williams, Russell Nohelty, and Tom Evans—have faced these challenges firsthand and offer insights into managing success once it arrives.

Stress Management for Indie Authors: ALLi Member Guest Post

This week ALLi member, fiction writer and author productivity advisor Delaney Diamond shares her advice for stress management for indie authors. Members from our ALLi member community over on SelfPubConnect have also shared their tips for stress reduction to support building a sustainable author career.

Taking a Break From Business: Holidays for Indie Authors

Here at the Alliance of Independent Authors we advocate for regular, high-quality holidays for indie authors; not only for mental wellbeing, but as best practise for business too. A break is the ideal way to clear the mind, inspire new ideas, and manage the risk of burnout. So, today our team here at ALLi share their top tips for taking a break from business.

December 15, 2023
AskALLi Team
Mindset
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Money Basics Part One: Embracing a Positive “Money Mindset” for Self-Publishing Success

The rise of self-publishing has not only brought about creative freedom for authors but also a new personal responsibility for financial control over our own writing careers. Here at the The Alliance of Independent authors, we believe that adopting a positive ‘money mindset’ is critical for embracing this new accountability.

SelfPubCon23 is Now Over: Highlights and Thanks to All Who Made it Happen

Over the weekend of Saturday October 21st, and Sunday October 22nd, the indie author community came together for the highly anticipated Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon23). This year, the conference focused on the theme of "Success Mindset for Indie Authors," featuring a line-up of over 50 speakers who shared their insights and experiences with an audience eager to break down barriers and unlock the keys to indie author success.

October 27, 2023
AskALLi Team
Mindset
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#SelfPubCon23: FREE Indie Author Online Conference – Full Lineup Announced

Free self-publishing online conference 21st - 22nd October 2023. Fantastic speaker lineup planned, with sessions covering everything you need to create a Success Mindset for Indie Authors. From campaigning and crowdfunding to money management and award submissions, speakers from across the industry will be sharing their expertise. Becca Syme will also join us for a keynote presentation that will give you a comprehensive understanding of how mindset plays a foundational role in every aspect of an indie author's business.