Indie Author Fringe: Help us spread the word
We're three weeks away from our free online Indie Author Fringe event, which has a focus of running an indie author business. Find out how to help us spread the word.
Production: 6 Tips to Help Indie Authors Format Prints Book with Word
Don't miss these 6 top tips to make child's play out of formatting print books, using Microsoft Word - it's easier than you might think!
Book Marketing: Creative Ways to Find Physical Stockists for Your Self-published Books
Don't fret if you can't get your books into bricks-and-mortar bookstores - take inspiration from Jude Lennon, reaching readers via other shops and community venues
A Recommended Reading List of Editing Reference Books and Style Guides for Indie Authors and Editors
Check out this handy list of editing reference books for indie authors - and add your favourite if it's not there already! Both US and British English included.
Sunday Self-publishing Success Story: Howard Matthews
Gather top advice from topselling indie author Howard Matthews, who shares the story of his career and his top tips for self-publishing success
AskALLi Members’ Self-Publishing Q&A w/ David Penny & Debbie Young September 2017
David Penny and Debbie Young are in the indie author hot seat to answer the most pressing self-publishing questions. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, or read the full show transcript.
6 weeks until Frankfurt Book Fair Indie Author Fringe 2017: Running an author business
Our third event of the year is Fringe to Frankfurt Book Fair and will feature 24 hours of round-the-clock sessions for authors with an independent mindset, all over the world. Mark your diaries now: October 14th
Fringe Highlight: Should Indie Authors Go KDP Exclusive or Go Wide?
If you're wondering about the pros and cons of being exclusive with KDP or going wide with as many retailers as possible, our Fringe Highlight hosts Pippa DaCosta and Susan Kaye Quinn explain which model works best in different scenarios.
Opinion: Why I’m Glad I Used ARCs to Promote My Self-published Book (Even Though It Was Costly and Slow)
Have you ever thought about using ARCs to promote your books pre-publication? Dorah Blume explains why for her it was worth the time and effort.
Advanced Self-Publishing Salon w/ Orna Ross & Joanna Penn September 2017
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Advanced Self-Publishing Salon, a live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry, and provide an update on the latest tools and techniques that are helping them achieve their writing and publishing goals.
Production: How to Format Ebooks with Many Pictures in Calibre
Clear instructions on how to use Calibre to format ebooks which include a lot of illustrations or photos, by Rose Deakin
Opinion: Paying for Author Services Does Not Equate to Vanity Publishing
Why paying for author services is the mark of the professional authorpreneur - and nothing to do with vanity publishing