The detection wars: AI is publishing’s ‘wicked problem’
AI is being used to cancel books and authors, turn readers against newsletters, and writers against each other. ALLi director…
SelfPubCon26: Full Agenda and Speaker Line-Up Announced
The online Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon26) is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, October 18th,…
How to Write a Book in One Month: A Week-by-Week Plan
In our Partner Spotlight series, an ALLi partner takes over the ALLi blog to share their expertise, experience, and hard-won…
SelfPubCon26 Registration Is Open with Big Prizes Up for Grabs
It's time to mark your calendar, because SelfPubCon26 is officially open for registration! Register Free + Enter the Prize Draw…
Opinion: You Have More Agency Than You Think: Creative Writing and Publishing in the Age of AI
This is an informed opinion piece by Nigel George, an indie author, ALLi Author Member, and the founder of GNW…
Spammers and Scammers: What to Do When Your Book Is Sold Under a False Name
Welcome to Spammers and Scammers, our third edition in this series where we look at different scams targeting our indie…
Making the Most of the Indie Author Bookstore
If you’re a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, you must have heard about the Indie Author Bookstore: I…
Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?)
Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?) Adapted from Creative Self-Publishing by Orna Ross, featured in…
What the Draft2Digital Fee Changes Mean for You in 2026
There's been a lot of discussion online about Draft2Digital's recent fee changes, and not all of it has been accurate.…
Best Social Media Platforms for Authors in 2026: A Practical Guide
Based on insights from ALLi's member magazine, The Indie Author. You can't be everywhere. And in 2026, spreading yourself too…
Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
News Summary: Supreme Court Rules ISPs Not Liable for User Infringement; Anthropic Settlement Fees Reduced
Court cases around AI and copyright are most definitely back in the news following a brief hiatus whilst the courts issued a pummeling to social media firms last week. First up this week we have a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in the US in the case of Sony against Cox. Sony was suing the internet service provider Cox for $1 billion, alleging that it was complicit in copyright infringement.