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Why Indie Authors Should Publish Audiobooks – and How To Do It

Wondering whether it's worth the time and hassle to self-publish audiobooks? Let Amy Shojai, an ALLi professional member, persuade you, drawing on her own success story. She also shares top tips on routes into audio.

March 28, 2019
Amy Shojai
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Which Self-Publishing Companies Are Reputable? Other Questions Answered; News From the London Book Fair; AskALLi Members’ Q&A with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn

Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…

March 16, 2019
Howard Lovy
News, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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Simple Tips for Formatting Book Blurb on KDP Dashboard for Print & Ebook

Ever had problems making the book blurb on your Amazon sales pages look right? Frustrated by the apparent need to use different methods for KDP Print and KDP ebooks? Problem solved: read Rob Johnson's easy how-to guide here.

March 15, 2019
Rob Johnson
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Using Beta Readers in Your Self-Editing Process and Inspirational Indie Author J. Dianne Dotson: AskALLi Beginners Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Tim Lewis

On the AskALLi Beginners' Self-Publishing Salon, Orna Ross and Tim Lewis look at the topic of using beta readers in…

March 9, 2019
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Writing
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How to Set Up Local Book Links for your Ebooks

Wondering how to set up local book links for your ebooks to direct readers towards the right online store for their country of residence? Russell Phillips describes some easy ways to do this on your author website.

March 7, 2019
Russell Phillips
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Plagiarism? Ghostwriting? How Far Would You Go for a Successful Book? AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon with Joanna Penn and Orna Ross March 2019

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss ethics. The need…

March 2, 2019
Howard Lovy
News, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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An Easier Way to Upload Book Metadata to Distribution Platforms

Does uploading book metadata to book distribution platforms drive you nuts? Let Jo Van Every help you through it with her downloadable template for you to use free of charge when self-publishing your own books.

February 28, 2019
Jo Van Every
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Self-publishing News: Too Hot to Handle?

Storytel is embarrassed by the success of audiobook erotica on its website while Wattpad launches a promising venture in Korea.

February 19, 2019
Dan Holloway
News, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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!

February 18, 2019
Lesley Tither
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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…

February 16, 2019
Howard Lovy
News, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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Publishing Exclusively to Amazon vs Publishing 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.