TwitterChat: How important are keywords and categories on Amazon?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How important are keywords and categories on Amazon?
Speaker and Agenda Line Up #SelfPubMiniCon22 April 2022
The 10th-Anniversary Celebration Mini Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubMiniCon22) is almost upon us. We’ve got a fantastic online speaker lineup. Take a look below, make your plans, and save the date – Saturday 16th April 6pm – 10pm. If you haven’t already, register here for your 24-hour free access. If you attended before, your free registration still stands. No log in needed, just hop on over on the day and visit the Session Feed.
TwitterChat: Should you ever base fictional characters on real people?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Should you ever base fictional characters on real people?
TwitterChat: Can writing be therapeutic?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Can writing be therapeutic?
Self-Publishing Events at The London Book Fair 2022
The London Book Fair has been a key date for the Alliance of Independent Authors for many years. The AskALLi team is in attendance this year, see below for more information. We've rounded up some of the key talks and events focused on indie authors this year. Below is a list of all the self-publishing events at London Book Fair 2022.
Ten Years of Self-Publishing 2012 to 2022
2012 was a landmark year for self-publishing, seeing not only the launch of the Alliance of Independent Authors, but also the publishing platforms Draft2Digital and Kobo Writing Life, and the advertising medium BookBub, all of which are still significant players. Since then, indie authors have rocked the book world non-stop. Here’s a round-up of the defining changes year on year - which show how far we’ve come, how fast we’re adapting and innovating, and how we’ve changed the face of publishing forever. This is ten years of self-publishing.
TwitterChat: Finding your most productive writing techniques.
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Finding your most productive writing techniques.
The Alliance of Independent Authors is Ten Years Old
Happy Birthday to us! The Alliance of Independent Authors is ten years old this year. Ten whole years! Over in the AskALLi team, we're delighted to be reaching this monumental birthday, so today, and over the next couple of weeks we'll be taking a moment to celebrate the last ten years of work, publishing and community.
TwitterChat: Can authors benefit from attending conferences?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Can authors benefit from attending conferences?
TwitterChat: Why do authors procrastinate?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Why do authors procrastinate?
Ten-Word Story Competition from ALLi and Kobo Writing Life
As part of the Alliance of Independent Authors' tenth-anniversary celebrations, we're running a Ten-word Story Competition, sponsored by Kobo Writing Life…
TwitterChat: Location independence and authors
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Location independence and authors