TwitterChat: Common Book Marketing Failures
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Common Book Marketing Failures
Free Ways to Grow an Author Platform, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Beginner Self-Publishing Podcast
Today on the #AskALLi Beginner Self-Publishing podcast: Free ways to grow an author platform. What is an author platform? If you’re just setting out as an indie author, how do you build one? In this episode, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Content Production Manager Dan Parsons outline the fundamental pillars that uphold a good author platform—one that spreads your message and sells your books—without spending a fortune on advertising.
TwitterChat: Should you format a book yourself?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Should you format a book yourself?
TwitterChat: Are paperbacks worth the effort for self-published authors?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Are paperbacks worth the effort for self-published authors?
ALLi Ten Word Story Competition Winner: Callie Browning
As part of the recent mini #SelfPubCon the Alliance of Independent Authors ran a ten word story competition in partnership with Kobo Writing Life. Today, we hear from the competition winner, mystery author Callie Browning. Congratulations to all the entrants and to Callie.
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Ten Years of ALLi Team Members
We've been celebrating ten years of the Alliance of Independent Authors. So far, we've looked at how members create a sustainable business, the history of self-publishing and a celebration of ALLi itself. But today, we're looking at the team members. We've whipped up a special podcast, partially live from London Book Fair and other recordings in-between. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, this is ten years of the ALLi team.
TwitterChat: Can you ever be too old or too young to publish?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Can you ever be too old or too young to publish?
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.