Opinion: Why You Should View Your Books from a Bookseller’s Perspective
A valuable insight into how booksellers view self-published books, by successful US indie author Karen Myers
What Self-Publishers Need To Know Now About Writing and Making Books
The focus for our first Indie Author Fringe event of 2017 is How To Write, Produce and Distribute A Book. It's fringe to the London Book Fair and we'll be bringing you live events direct from Author HQ in the Olympia, so that those unable to be there in person can still benefit from the most useful sessions for indie authors.
The Legal Use of Song Lyrics in Books from the Perspective of an Indie Author
Ever considered using song lyrics or titles in your books? Read this post for useful insights on the matter from a former lawyer.
How to Print Dyslexia Friendly Books – and Why
Last year ALLi was pleased to support the International Authors' Forum's guidelines to help indie authors make ebooks more accessible…
Three Week Countdown to Indie Author Fringe
Check out our new Indie Author Fringe home page to see how to participate in, sponsor, or spread the word about our free online conference.
Ask ALLi Self-Publishing Member Q&A with Orna Ross & Joel Friedlander
Our monthly Ask ALLi broadcasts are an ideal way to keep learning about being an indie author and the skills you need to acquire to become a successful self-publisher. Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members’ self-publishing questions. This month's special guest was self-publishing pioneer Joel Friedlander.
Production: How to Format Illustrated Ebooks with Vellum
Cartoonist and author Alex Hallatt shares her top tips on how to produce ebooks using the Mac-only Vellum software, including books that feature lots of illustrations.
How to Use a Survey to Pick the Best Cover for your Self-published Book
Can't decide which cover to use for your next self-published book? Read this case study of how Stephen Oram used a survey to choose.
Book Marketing: What is Amazon Marketplace and How Does It Work?
A crystal-clear post explaining how Amazon Marketplace can sell copies of your books at different prices - by Barb Drozdowich
ALLi Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
This month we welcomed the launch of our Self-Publishing Salon with Orna and Joanna. Up to now, this duo has…
How to Use Digital Printing to Self-publish Hardbacks Cost-Effectively
Why indie authors should consider hardbacks for special events or marketing promotions - and how to produce them effectively and affordably
First Indie Author Event at Digital Book World
ALLI founder and director Orna Ross takes part in Digital Book World's first indie author day