Alliance of Independent Authors on Erotica Controversy & Removal of Author-Published Books
The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and I have been quoted and, yes, even misquoted, about the removal of author-published…
How to Index A Self-Published Non-Fiction Book – A Beginner’s Guide by Joanne Phillips
Professional indexer and successful self-published novelist Joanne Phillips provides an easy-to-follow guide to compiling an index for a self-published non-fiction…
Mark Coker’s Smart Self-publishing Strategies. Part Two: Merchandising For Apple iBooks.
Normally on a Sunday, we run a feature called "How I Do It" that focusses on super-successful indies. Today, in…
How to Choose the Best Self-Publishing Service
A profile of ALLi's Choosing A Self-Publishing Service Guide by its co-author, Ben Galley, one of ALLi's Watchdog team. As…
Mark Coker’s Self-publishing Strategies for Success
Today we are giving the blog floor over to somebody who has worked for years to help indies succeed: Mark…
Reaching Readers: Case Study of a Blog Tour with Gregory Delaurentis
Indie author Gregory Delaurentis' account of organising a blog tour for his debut novel Cover of Darkness provides a useful…
How to Write an Effective Blurb for a Self-Published Book
An easy-to-follow guide to writing a cover blurb to help seal that sale to your target reader, by YA author…
How to Edit Your Own Work Before You Self-Publish Your Book
Whether or not your budget will stretch to a professional proofreader or copy editor, writing coach Derbhile Dromey's down-to-earth advice…
7 Ways To Integrate Your Writing & Your Day Job
Sci-fi and YA author Steven O'Connor provides practical tips for self-published authors to maximise their writing time without giving up…
Open Up to Indie Authors Campaign Seeks Volunteers
You've heard of "Name and Shame"? Our Open Up To Indie Authors campaign is all about "Name and Gain". We…
How Indie Authors Can Remain Resilient: Know Which Critics To Listen To and Which To Ignore
Before you react to a disappointing review, consider who sent it - "the peanut gallery" or your peers? ALLi's Creative…
Mark Coker, ALLi Advisor, To Give Two Workshops for Members
Mark your diaries (pardon the pun!) for our first online event of the autumn. Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords and…