Is Self-Publishing Vanity?
When a recent trade event accused self-publishing of being vanity press, Joanna Penn set the record straight, as Orna Ross reports
Opinion: Why I Swapped the Traditional Publishing Dream to Self-Publish
With two trade-published books to her name, one fiction, one non-fiction, Emily Benet chose to switch to the path of…
Identifying and Managing Online Trolls
If you have ever used the internet, you've likely encountered the ubiquitous troll. Trolling has, unfortunately, become an indelible part of the internet landscape. But are all trolls the same?
Opinion: Take Your Time to Self-publish Well
Why it's important for indie authors to take their time to self-publish - by ALLi Partner member Taryn Johnston
Opinion: Why We Need the Publishing Trade to Open Up More to Indies
Coming soon: new revised edition of "Opening Up To Indie Authors" - and why we still need ti
Opinion: Take Care of Yourself
Sometimes it's too easy for indie authors to drive themselves to the point of exhaustion, as Dr Carol Soloway discovered when promoting her novel.
Opinion: Ask Not What Your Reader Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Reader
Why you should walk the occasional mile in your readers' shoes - rather than expecting to call the shots for them
Opinion: Why I’m Glad I Went to the Amazon Marketing Academy
4 top tips gained from Amazon's Marketing Academy - valuable information for any indie author
Opinion: 4 Top Tips to Avoid Indie Author Stress – by the Author of 7 Self-published Books
Stress needn't be inevitable in the lot of an indie author - seasoned self-publisher Dave Sivers explains his stress avoidance tips.
Opinion: What is Self-publishing Success Anyway?
So how do you judge book sales success?Alison Morton, a British novelist who writes alternative history thrillers inspired by ancient…
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
Should Authors Move From Createspace to KDPPrint fo Paperbacks? A First Look
Should indie authors move their books from CreateSpace to Kindle Direct Publishing? ALLi's Watchdog Desk examines the pros and cons…