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!
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…
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.
What do Author Income Surveys Mean for Indies? AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon February 2019
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the findings…
Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design
When you're so close to your book, sometimes you need to "murder your darlings" in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you're not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.
When Amazon Reduces Your Print Book Prices Unexpectedly
Wondering why Amazon sometimes reduces prices of your print books without telling you? Wondering whose pocket the discount comes out of? This post tells you why it's good news for the author and how to make the most of it.
Self-publishing Success Stories – Nicola Kelsall at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Like to speak at a mainstream literature festival? Wondering how to get involved? Take inspiration and top tips from indie author Nicola Kelsall's recent triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival.
What is Your 2019 Self-Publishing Goal? AskALLi Members’ Q&A January 2019
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
Best Marketing Strategies for a Long-Tail Book Promotion
Want to get more mileage out of your book promotion activity? Prefer long-tails and prolonged sales to short sharp spikes? Let Amy Maroney share the top tips she's gleaned from seasoned self-publishing authors.
What’s the Best Way to Distribute Self-published Books – Direct or via an Aggregator?
Wondering how to choose the best distributors and distribution platforms for your self-published books? Can't decide where to go direct and where to use an aggregator? Nor even sure what an aggregator is? This short post will help you.
Are You Losing Money on KDP Delivery Fees?
Your ebook's size can take a bite out of your royalties. Are you wasting money on ebook delivery fees?
Self-publishing Success Story: RJ Blain, Author of Romantic Comedy – with a Body Count
Gain inspiration and top tips from prolific US romantic comedy writer RJ Blain, a US Today bestseller with a multitude of books, a dedicated fan base and an infectious enthusiasm for the life of an indie author