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Audio Interview: Updating, Rebranding, and Managing Your Books With Anna Featherstone and Catherine Bilson

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone interviews Catherine Bilson, who writes in multiple genres across four pen names, about the practicalities of updating and rebranding books. With more than 60 titles published and hundreds of translations under her belt, Catherine explains how indie authors can approach everything from refreshing blurbs and covers to managing keywords, metadata, and back matter. She also shares how to avoid common pitfalls, keep files organized, and treat updates as part of an author’s long-term business strategy.
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News Podcast: ALLi Launches Author Income Survey, Judge Rejects Anthropic Deal, Patterson Awards $50K

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway highlights the launch of ALLi’s Author Income Survey, a vital tool to track how indie writers earn from their work and strengthen industry advocacy. He also reports on the judge’s rejection of the proposed Anthropic settlement, which had offered $3,000 per pirated title, and notes that James Patterson has awarded $50,000 each to 12 authors to support their writing.
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Self-Publishing With ALLi Podcast | Editing And Design | Matty Dalrymple And Gale Winskill | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Audio Interview: An Editor’s Perspective on Picture Books with Matty Dalrymple and Gale Winskill

ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with editor Gale Winskill about the craft of editing children’s books and picture books. Winskill discusses age-appropriate language and content, the author–illustrator collaboration, structural and developmental editing, marketing considerations, and the role of beta readers, while emphasizing the importance of challenging young readers and creating stories that appeal to both children and adults.
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Business Models And Ethics

Advice Podcast: Business Models and Ethics for Indie Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn focus on business models and ethics for indie authors. They look at how “windowing” releases and short KU stints can fit into a publishing strategy, and why managing cash flow is critical for crowdfunding and direct sales. They also examine the collapse of Unbound/Boundless, highlighting the importance of rights-reversion clauses in contracts, and discuss issues of reader trust in memoir. The conversation extends to pen names, ghostwriting, and AI, emphasizing the need for transparency in building lasting relationships with readers.
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Inspire Me

News Podcast: Libby Launches Inspire Me, Threads Adds Long-Form Text, Anthropic Settlement Raises Fair Use Questions

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Libby’s new Inspire Me discovery tool, which promises to boost book discoverability but has raised concerns among librarians. He covers Threads’ rollout of long-form text, giving authors new ways to share excerpts and engage with readers. The main story is the settlement in the Anthropic AI copyright case, where avoiding a trial leaves fair use questions unanswered and could shape the future of licensing deals between tech firms and authors.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Inspirational | Indie Author | Interviews | Howard Lovy And David Penny | Proudly Sponsored…

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: David Penny Proves Persistence and Series Success Can Drive an Indie Career

My ALLi author guest this episode is David Penny, a longtime ALLi member who began publishing fiction in the 1970s, took a long break to build a career in software, and returned to writing with a renewed focus on independent publishing. Since then, he has written dozens of books across genres, built a loyal readership, and helped others find their way on the self-publishing path.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | News Analysis & | Commentary | Dan Holloway | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

News Podcast: US Reading Habits Decline, Audible Royalties Disputed, Spotify Tests Visual Audiobooks

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway looks at a new study on US reading habits that shows a 40 percent drop in reading for pleasure between 2003 and 2023, with possible shifts toward digital formats and functional reading. He also covers surprising findings about reading with children, the limited impact of COVID on reading trends, and the growing controversy over Audible’s new royalty model. Plus, he highlights Spotify’s latest audiobook experiment, a “Follow Along” feature that adds visuals to listening.
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Audio Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries With Dale L. Roberts and Sylvia Hubbard

Libraries offer more than just shelf space—they can be a consistent source of income and visibility for indie authors. In this episode, Dale L. Roberts talks with award-winning author and publishing strategist Sylvia Hubbard about how to build strong relationships with libraries. Sylvia shares how she pitches events, lands paid speaking gigs, and gets her books into circulation, all while supporting her local literary community. It’s a practical, eye-opening look at a frequently overlooked avenue for author success.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Conference | Highlight | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Maximizing Profit with IngramSpark: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Ben Hughes, senior manager of business development for IngramSpark UK and AU, moderates a panel with successful authors who are thriving on the platform. The discussion explores how these writers have increased their earnings by leveraging IngramSpark’s global reach, print-on-demand services, and wide distribution network. The session covers practical tips on cost-effective publishing and strategies for improving profitability, offering insights into how independent authors have built sustainable, profitable careers.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | News Analysis & | Commentary | Dan Holloway | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

News Podcast: Anthropic Class Action Deadline Nears; New Competency Tool for Editors

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on urgent updates in the Anthropic class action case, with a fast-approaching deadline for authors to register their works. He explains the eligibility rules, why U.S. Copyright Office registration matters, and how writers can take part. Dan also introduces a new competency tool from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading to help publishing professionals assess and build their skills.
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