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What Happens When Readers Rebel?

A one star review is always difficult to see, but it's also a right of passage. You only have to look at Stephen King or J.K. Rowling's reviews to know that no author gets away with five star reviews forever. The odd one star review is manageable. But what happens when readers rebel? Eliza Green, ALLi author member, looks at the latest Patricia Cornwell novel, Quantum, and the shocking response it received on publication.

October 19, 2019
Eliza Green
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Opinion: What is the Future of Nonfiction Publishing?

As we move into the final quarter of the year, it tends to be a time of reflection and future gazing. Partner member Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, looks to the future of nonfiction publishing.

October 17, 2019
Karen Williams
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Go Exclusive or Wide: Which is Best for your Book? #AskALLi Self-Publishing Fiction and Nonfiction Salon with Boni Wagner-Stafford and Adam Croft

Going wide and being selectively exclusive is definitely the safest way to a sustainable and scalable author business. But is…

October 16, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Opinion: Can Writing a Memoir Change Your Life?

If you're a writer, then you'll know the magic power writing has. Be it the creation of far flung worlds and fantastical creatures or the healing powers of journaling and memoir. Author member Cassie Farren, explains how powerful writing can be. She also asks the question can writing a memoir change your life?

October 14, 2019
Cassie Farren
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How To License Your Publishing Rights: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Orna and Joanna attended the Brand Licensing Show in London and bring back advice and information on publishing rights, deal-making,…

October 9, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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How to Leverage Book Signings

Book signings – despite the fear associated with them – can be an extremely useful marketing tool. You get to meet real readers for one, you grow your confidence and sell books. Alexa Nazzaro, ALLi Partner member and founder of www.aaxelauthorservices.com, has a ton of creative ideas to show you how to leverage book signings.

October 4, 2019
Alexa Nazzaro
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What is Hybrid Publishing and Should I Consider It? More Questions Answered; AskALLi Member’s Q&A with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; News with Daniel Holloway

What is hybrid publishing and should I consider it? That is among the questions answered this month on our monthly…

September 25, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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How to Get Your Book Into Libraries

While ALLi is working on a new guidebook for indie authors on how to get your self-published book into libraries, where the opportunities are greatest for digital book products, we couldn’t resist this ‘my experience’ post from Australian author and ALLi member Anne Merrick. As Anne tells us, you can get your book into libraries by taking just a few careful steps.

September 20, 2019
Anne Merrick
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How To use Podcasting To Market and Sell Books: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

From audiobooks to readings to podcasts, audio has never been a hotter topic in publishing. But how do you use…

September 4, 2019
Howard Lovy
Podcast, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Self-Publishing Poetry Books: Why More Poets Need To Make More Digital Books and Chapbooks

If you're a poet, you should be self-publishing poetry books in multiple formats: ebooks, print on demand (POD) and audiobooks. Here's why.

September 2, 2019
Orna Ross
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National Cozy Mystery Day

There are hundreds, possibly thousands of niche categories in publishing and understandably, we all love the genre we write in. But as hardened niche writers, it gets a little frustating when no one knows what you're talking about. Author member Sarah Weldon, has taken matters into her own hands and created a national Cozy Mystery day to celebrate the genre she's so proud of.

August 30, 2019
Sarah Weldon
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Audiobook Promotion for Indie Authors

We've been focused on audiobooks this month, with posts on the future of audiobooks, how to narrate them, and many more. But today brings something a little different. Today, author member Mary Louisa Locke looks to the promotion and marketing of audiobooks.

August 26, 2019
Mary Locke
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