TwitterChat: Getting the Most From Online Communities
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Getting the Most From Online Communities
International Insights: Kobo
For the next edition of the Alliance of Independent Authors International Insights hosted by Mark Williams of The New Publishing Standard, we’re sticking with global book distributors this week. Today focuses on Kobo.
Self-publishing News: Audible Offers Unlimited Subscription
Audible Offers unlimited subscription in Spain, Mailchimp adds AI tools for mailing list, podcasting on Amazon.
International Insights: Global Book Distributors — Apple, Google Play and Nook
For the next edition of the Alliance of Independent Authors International Insights hosted by Mark Williams of The New Publishing Standard, we’re moving on to global book distributors. Specifically, Apple, Google Play and Nook.
The Ultimate Guide to The Perfect Book Cover for Indie Authors
Getting a look at your first book cover is one of the most exciting parts of the publishing journey. It’s often the first time your book ‘feels’ real because you get to see it in a tangible way. But it’s also scary because everyone knows first impressions count. What if the cover is off genre, what if it doesn't resonate? We all want the perfect book cover for our book. ALLi prides itself on its approved partner directory and services vetted by our Watchdog Desk, if you want to search for trusted cover designers, start there. Today's post is all about finding the perfect book cover. With special thanks to Helen from ALLi Partner members Miblart, Jane Dixon-Smith ALLi partner member from JD Smith Design, and ALLi partner member and author, Helen Baggott.
How Authors Can Make an Income from 1,000 True Fans, With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast
In 2008 Kevin Kelly wrote about the value of a creator having 1,000 true fans (you can read the updated version of the essay here). The idea is that you don’t need to be an influencer with a million followers to make a living from your work. All you need are 1,000 true fans each spending $100 a year on your products or services, for you to make $100,000 a year. But does the concept hold true for authors? Are books, a low cost item, enough or do you have to add on more premium products? And how does an author create true fans… and keep them? Join Orna and Joanna to find out.
International Insights: Amazon
For the next edition of the Alliance of Independent Authors International Insights hosted by Mark Williams of The New Publishing Standard, we’re moving on to the giant that is Amazon. If you missed our introduction series to global book markets, you can read them here: Africa, India and China markets in Asia, the Middle East North Africa markets, the Ibero-America markets, the Asia-Pacific markets and the European markets, and also a special edition on the English-language markets. This is international insights: Amazon edition.
Creative Self-Publishing — Your Books, Your Way with Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
Creative self-publishing is when indie authors approach our publishing tasks, and our author business, with the same creative mindset that we bring to our writing. It focuses not just on what we do, but how we do it, as we publishing our books and establish our author business.
TwitterChat: Finding your Author Voice with Sacha Black
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Finding your Author Voice with Sacha Black
Is Copyright Broken? Part 3: Artificial Intelligence and Author Copyright
To some authors it sounds mysterious, to some it sounds scary, to others its boring: artificial intelligence. How will copyright be handled in a world where AI is? And more immediately, how can indie authors harness the power of AI to make better books and reach more readers? That is the question the Alliance of Independent Authors, Ask ALLi team aims to answer in today's post: Is Copyright Broken? Part 3: Artificial Intelligence and Author Copyright.
TwitterChat: Tips for Creating Your First Book
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Tips for Creating Your First Book. This was an open chat with no guest.
International Insights: English-Language Markets
For the fourth edition of the Alliance of Independent Authors International Insights hosted by Mark Williams of The New Publishing Standard, we take a break from our regional spotlights (Asia here, Middle East Arab markets here, Ibero-America here, though Mark will be back with more next week!) to focus on the global English-language markets.