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…
Writing: What Should Indie Authors Blog About?
What should indie authors blog about? ALLi authors discuss, in the 1500th post on the ALLi blog!
Opinion: Why You Should View Your Books from a Bookseller’s Perspective
A valuable insight into how booksellers view self-published books, by successful US indie author Karen Myers
The Legal Use of Song Lyrics in Books from the Perspective of an Indie Author
Ever considered using song lyrics or titles in your books? Read this post for useful insights on the matter from a former lawyer.
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.
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.
Opinion: Getting into Bookstores: Why I Did It My Way Anoushka Beazley
Indie author Anoushka Beazley explains why she turned door-to-door salesman to get her debut novel into bookstores
The Decline and Fall of the Vanity Press
Vanity presses — predatory companies that sell authors worthless or overpriced services — profited mightily with the rise of indie…
Opinion: How to Avoid Indie Author Overwhelm by Setting Solid Goals
How to plan your indie author career with realistic goals that reflect your true ambitions and without getting overwhelmed or stressed
Indie Publishing 2.0: The Power of Collaboration
Ricardo Fayet is a co-founder of Reedsy, he likes to imagine how small players will build the future of publishing and he shares his insights about The Power of Collaboration during The Indie Author 2.0 Revolution.
Opinion: 1000+ Reasons to Love the ALLi Facebook Forum
Why partnership for authors doesn't always mean parting with cash - how you can benefit from the hive's wisdom and generosity via our Facebook group
The Best Opinion Posts of 2016
We turn the spotlight of 5 top opinion posts from our 2016 blog archive - all key messages for indie authors everywhere as we prepare for 2017