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Self-publishing Author Advice about book production and distribution of audio, ebooks and print books
Opinion: Why I Will Never Give My Books Away for Free
Lesley Tither shares her strong views on why she will never offer her books as freebies – and explains why. Do you agree? Join the debate over on the blog!
Which Contracts Ring Alarm Bells? AskALLi Members’ Q&A and Self-Publishing News, February 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 Orna Ross. The AskALLi podcasts are sponsored by Damonza: Books Made […]
Staying Exclusive vs Going Wide
Unsure of the best distribution strategy for your books – to go exclusive with KDP Select or to go wide with other distribution platforms? John Doppler explains the concepts, with helpful input from Mark Coker and Joanna Penn.
What do Author Income Surveys Mean for Indies? AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon February 2019
In this month’s Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the findings of the US Authors’ Guild Survey on author income and issues arising, including the problems with most author income surveys. What are the takeaways for indie authors who want to make a decent income from their […]
Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design
When you’re so close to your book, sometimes you need to “murder your darlings” in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you’re not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.
When Amazon Reduces Your Print Book Prices Unexpectedly
Wondering why Amazon sometimes reduces prices of your print books without telling you? Wondering whose pocket the discount comes out of? This post tells you why it’s good news for the author and how to make the most of it.
Self-publishing Success Stories – Nicola Kelsall at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Like to speak at a mainstream literature festival? Wondering how to get involved? Take inspiration and top tips from indie author Nicola Kelsall’s recent triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival.
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.