Building Your Team of Professionals: June 2018 AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss how to…
Production: Bespoke Books as an Exciting New Business Model for Independent Publishers
Like to make more money from your books by creating custom editions? It's especially relevant for non-fiction authors, but might also work for fiction. Read Sarah Rayner's case study of how she repurposed a self-help book for markeing use by a top clinic.
Book Production: Bookbinding Options for Print-on-Demand Self-published Books
Like to know more about the different binding options for print-on-demand books? Dale Burgess of ALLi Partner Print2Demand explains the processes and the technology to help you choose the best for your self-published paperbacks.
Pricing, Amazon Quality Notice And Other Questions Answered at AskALLi Members’ Q&A May 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A in…
Opinion: Why Authors Need to Budget for Book Marketing
Ever wondered about outsourcing your book marketing so you can get on with writing your books instead? Belinda Griffin of Smart Authors Lab shares her view on how to get the balance right.
SelfPub3 & Other Important Issues for Indie Authors: May 2018 AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss SelfPub3. Topics…
Production: Typesetting Terms that Indie Authors Need to Know and Understand
Can you tell your recto from your verso? Know your serif from your sans serif? Make sure you're familiar with these essential typesetting terms that all indie authors need to know to make their books look the best they can - by professional typesetter Amie McCracken
Authors, Are You Prepared for Self-Publishing 3.0? April 2018 AskALLi IndieVoices Broadcast
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice broadcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly IndieVoices' self-publishing…
Audiobook Royalties: To Share or Not Share? An Indie Author & a Professional Narrator Answer the Question
Royalty share deals with narrators seem a great way for indie authors to self-publish audiobooks - but how do you persuade narrators that it's a good deal for them too? Author Anna Castle shares the insights gained from interviewing a top narrator.
Indie Authors’ Questions Answered in AskALLi Members’ Q&A Podcast for April 2018
Indie authors' questions answered in this month's AskALLi Q&A include issues about pen names, rights sales, reviewers and translations - and many other aspects of self-publishing. Catch the answers here - and feel free to put your own questions for next time!
How to Launch a Self-published Book: April 2018 AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon
Top tips on how to make the most of your book launch, including using your mailing list, ads, Bookbub and other promotions to make the most of the 90-day hot new release window - part of our AskALLi podcast series
Editing Tips: How to Use Hyphens Correctly (Adding Professional Polish to Self-published Books)
Practical advice on the correct use of hyphenation, from professional editor Richard Bradburn - an issue complicated by the continuing evolution of the language and changes in common practice.