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What is Your 2019 Self-Publishing Goal? AskALLi Members’ Q&A January 2019
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A where ALLi Members’ have their most pressing self-publishing questions analyzed and answered. Join your regular hosts for the Member Q&A: Michael La Ronn and Dan Blank. The AskALLi podcasts are sponsored by Damonza: Books Made […]
Best Marketing Strategies for a Long-Tail Book Promotion
Want to get more mileage out of your book promotion activity? Prefer long-tails and prolonged sales to short sharp spikes? Let Amy Maroney share the top tips she’s gleaned from seasoned self-publishing authors.
What’s the Best Way to Distribute Self-published Books – Direct or via an Aggregator?
Wondering how to choose the best distributors and distribution platforms for your self-published books? Can’t decide where to go direct and where to use an aggregator? Nor even sure what an aggregator is? This short post will help you.
Are You Losing Money on KDP Delivery Fees?
Your ebook’s size can take a bite out of your royalties. Are you wasting money on ebook delivery fees?
Self-publishing Success Story: RJ Blain, Author of Romantic Comedy – with a Body Count
Gain inspiration and top tips from prolific US romantic comedy writer RJ Blain, a US Today bestseller with a multitude of books, a dedicated fan base and an infectious enthusiasm for the life of an indie author
Greatest Hits of 2018: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon January 2019
This month’s Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors features some of the best discussions of the year between Orna Ross and Joanna Penn. Enjoy this compilation of three of their best shows. The AskALLi podcasts are sponsored by Damonza: Books Made Awesome. Topics discussed include: Are We Moving Toward Self-Publishing 3.0? Orna […]
How to Find the Best Editing Service for your Self-published Books
Wondering how to find the best editing service for your self-published books? Not sure why you need one? Worried about getting ripped off by sub-standard service providers? All the answers you need are in this post about editing for beginners.
Self-publishing Role Models for 2018
Need some new role models to inspire for your writing and self-publishing ambitions in 2019? Check out these great interviews with self-publishing superstars among the ALLi membership in 2018.
Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: How Authors and Editors Work Together, with Jodi Brandon
This session will detail how a successful author-editor relationship works, no matter which type of editor your project needs. It considers the various types of editors and determines which type of editing your project need, as well as outlining what you should budget for editorial needs, manuscript preparation tips for a smooth project experience, and […]