Writing: What is LIterary Fiction Anyway?
Why wouldn't Shakespeare's royal plays count as literary fiction if written today? Theo Rogers asks provocative questions - and suggests some answers - about the nature of literary fiction.
Opinion: Why Readers Don’t Owe Authors Book Reviews
Do you - should you - ask readers in the back matter of your self-published books to post reviews of your work? US indie author Karen Myers explains why she thinks it's a bad idea.
OPINION: What’s Not to Love about Writing Full-time? Er, Lots of Things…
What would you do if you had the opportunity to write full-time, rent-free for year? Would you take it? Should you take it? Or are their traps along the way? ALLi members discuss the pros and cons.
Opinion: What Should Indie Authors Do About Book Pirating? Author Jane Davis Shares Her Views
What should the indie authors do when digital pirates target their books? Award-winning writer Jane Davis, author of seven novels, shares her strategy.
Who’s Opening Up To Indie? ALLi Campaign Update
Have you seen publishing open up to indies? The Alliance of Independent Authors is updating its #PublishingOpenUp campaign. So what's changed for you since the campaign launch in 2014?
Opinion: Which is the Best Guide for Authors – Brain, Heart or Gut?
How to gain confidence as an author - including a discussion of the roles of heart, brain, gut and instinct in guiding your career as an indie author.
The Importance of Sleep for Indie Authors
Why getting more sleep can boost creative thinking for writers - and how you can get more of it, with these six top tips on sleep hygiene for indie authors.
Opinion: What is Literary Fiction Anyway?
What is literary fiction and who writes it? What does literary fiction mean to you? Ann Richardson shares the gist of an impassioned discussion from a recent ALLi debate.
Self-Publishers: Until You Know How To Market Your Books, Don’t Pay For A Book Marketing Service
Too many self-publishers want to offload marketing tasks but the Alliance of Independent Authors recommends understanding where your book fits in the marketplace and how to sell it first.
Opinion: Why It’s Even Harder to Find an Agent for A Non-Fiction Book – and Why I’m Glad I Tried
Today's Opinion post, Charlie Raymond explains why it's nigh-impossible to find an agent for non-fiction - and why he's glad he still gave it a try, before successfully self-publishing his memoir, "Hired, Fired, Fled".
Opinion: Why It’s Worth Setting Up Local Author Meet-up Groups
ALLi Author Advice Centre Editor Debbie Young, who runs two local meetups for indie authors, shares top tips for how to run an effective group for self-publishing writers to network in real life, instead of just online
Opinion: Where is the Great Indie Literary Fiction?
In this week's opinion slot on the ALLi blog, Dan Holloway makes the case for why literary prizes and awards need to open up to indie authors, because self-publishing is the natural home for great literary fiction.