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.
Selling Books Overseas from Your Author Website: Compliance Guidelines
At ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors, we recommend that all authors seriously consider direct sales, author to reader, but…
The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration
The audiobook boom continues to be a bright spot in publishing, as recent reporting by Dan Holloway highlights a resurgence in listener numbers, the rise of new awards, and ongoing shifts in production tools.
Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom
In 2023, ALLi published a comprehensive guide to selling print books directly from your website, emphasizing author autonomy and the values of Self-Publishing 3.0. Two years later, the conversation has evolved. While print remains essential, today’s direct-selling landscape is increasingly defined by digital strategies, reader data, and deeper fan relationships.
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”.
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.
Interview with Sacha Black on Launching Her Own Fulfillment Center
Indie author and entrepreneur Sacha Black has taken the concept of self-publishing to the next level by launching her own fulfillment center. Rather than relying on print-on-demand services like Amazon or IngramSpark, she now prints books in bulk, stores them in a dedicated space, and ships them directly to readers.
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.
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.
Discovered in a Bookshop and a Completed Series: ALLi Member Milestones August 2024
This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. This month, our Member Milestones for July 2024 celebrates the successes of Author members Jeff Probst and Liz Cain.