Why Print Rules When Self-publishing Children’s Books
Why print is so important for self-published authors of children's books - useful tips and figures from ALLi's Children's Advisor, Karen Inglis.
Should Indie Authors Go KDP Exclusive Or Go Wide?: Susan Kaye Quinn & Pippa DaCosta
Should Indie Authors Go KDP Exclusive Or Go Wide?: Susan Kaye Quinn & Pippa DaCosta
Key Clauses Indie Authors Need To Watch For in Trade Publishing Contracts: Orna Ross & Toby Mundy
Indie Author Fringe: Key Clauses Indie Authors Need To Watch For in Trade Publishing Contracts with Orna Ross and Toby Mundy
Latest Creative Publishing News From Orna Ross’s Go Creative! Show
Once a month Orna Ross’s Go Creative! Show focuses on Creative Publishing, and in this latest episode with Porter Anderson they chat about the Hot Sheet and three newsworthy topics from the past month that are most relevant to authors.
Jane Friedman shares 7 Things An Author Should Do
In this insightful podcast, Jane Friedman takes us through seven critical elements that are foundational for any author who is serious about their writing career. I've summarised some of the key takeaways that resonated with me, but listen to this broadcast yourselves to delve into the subject in greater detail.
Self-publishing News: What Amazon Did Next
FOMO (not to be confused with its spoonerised cousin!). Fear of Missing out. It's one of the great anxieties of…
Ask ALLi October Self-Publishing Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn and Orna Ross, ALLi Director, answer ALLi Members’ self-publishing questions. If you missed our live Q&A session you can catch up with the video, listen to the podcast or read a summary of this month’s questions and answers here.
SCARE: A New Automated Service to Help Indie Authors to Compare their Writing to the Content of Bestsellers
A fascinating introduction to a new writing analysis service that helps you match your manuscript to the bestsellers in its intended genre. New Zealand novelist Katherine Hayton plays guinea pig with the chillingly named SCARE system.
Publishing with the Help of ALLi Partner Members: Preview of Partner Directory
Introducing Helena Halme in her new role as Publications Manager. Her first task is to produce the 2017 edition of ALLi's invaluable Services Directory. Read more about the Directory and what Helen brings to ALLi (and what she's gained from being an author member).
Self-publishing News: Ebooks are books too
This week has provided me with yet another reminder of the awesome things we can do with books if we…
Ask ALLi September Self-Publishing Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members’ self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. If you missed our live Q&A session you can watch the video and listen to the podcast here. We’ve also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month.