Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

Self-publishing Author Advice about book production and distribution of audio, ebooks and print books

Book Excerpt from ‘150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered’

This excerpt from 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered, written by ALLi’s Outreach Manager M.L. Ronn, offers practical guidance drawn from years of indie publishing experience. You can purchase a copy from our bookstore at selfpublishingadvice.org/books/150. If you’re an ALLi member, you can download this and all of our guidebooks for free—just log in and go to “Publications”.
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Short-Form Audio

How Indie Authors Are Embracing Short-Form Audio

Short-form audio is becoming a meaningful new outlet for authors. As listening habits shift—and as tools for production become more accessible through human and AI narration—short audiobooks are gaining ground with both readers and platforms. From Spotify’s recent launch of a short-form program for independent authors to new experiments among ALLi members, this format is quickly finding its place in the indie publishing toolkit.
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Distribute Your Audiobook Globally

How to Distribute Your Audiobook Globally: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone.

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with audiobook marketing and distribution expert Lindsay Senior about how to distribute your audiobook globally. They discuss distribution platforms, library access, pricing strategies, and ways indie authors can reach more listeners.
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ISBNs Made Easy

ISBNs Made Easy: A Guide for Indie Authors

We always have questions from our members on "ISBNs made easy," so this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. ISBNs may seem like minor details in the publishing process, but they’re crucial for indie authors looking to build credibility and control over their work. An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier for every edition and format of a book, enabling bookstores, libraries, and online platforms to find, catalog, and distribute books efficiently. It serves as a key to reaching readers and making a book discoverable across retail and library channels worldwide.
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Audiobook Narration Options

From Studio Recordings to Digital Voice Replicas: Audiobook Narration Explained with Jason Kelly

From traditional studio recordings to “synthetic narration” or “digital replicas” authors looking to produce an audiobook today will find lots of new terms being used in the industry. But what does it all mean? In this post, Jason Kelly from new ALLi partner Sounded.com shares his insight into the options available and the new terminology you may discover if you are exploring audiobook production today.
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Diversity Grows In Book Awards

Diversity Grows for Book Award Categories: Book Award Update May 2024

As an independent author, it is vital to stay on top of the latest developments impacting the book publishing industry. One major positive shift is the increasing diversity represented in book award categories. In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, we'll take a look at how the literary world is becoming more diverse and how this is changing the book awards landscape. Welcome to the Book Award Update May 2024 with Hannah Jacobson from Book Award Pro.
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