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
The History of Self-Publishing
ALLi has a number of publications both for sale and free to its members. One such publication was written by our fabulous Director, Orna Ross. Creative Self-Publishing aims to empower indie authors to sell more books and create their author businesses their way. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors Ask ALLi team is looking at the history of self-publishing. We also ask members what they would tell their younger pre-published selves.
TwitterChat: Should authors include trigger warnings in their book descriptions?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Should authors include trigger warnings in their book descriptions?
What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life
If there's one thing we can always be assured of, it's that marketing tactics and methods will be in a constant state of flux. Fads come and go, social media platforms come and go, advertising runs in cycles. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running a series of "What Sells Books in 2022" posts to bring you the most up to date tactics and tools for your writing business. This is What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life.
TwitterChat: Content Marketing and Authors
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Content Marketing and Authors
TwitterChat: Difficult topics to write about
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Difficult topics to write about
3 Things Indie Authors Should Stop Saying
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me... a well known phrase, and yet we indies sometimes get caught up in all kinds of "they said" and "we should because." But should we? Did they? For every six figure indie who is in KU, there's another wide. For every indie in the romance genre there's another making it in a niche. So why do we keep saying nonsensical things? Today the Alliance of Independent Authors gives you the three things indies should stop saying.
TwitterChat: Tax and self-publishing
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Tax and self-publishing
Indie Authors and the Creator Economy: Earnings Beyond the Books
These days, the creative industries, including publishing, are all abuzz about “the creator economy”. In today’s post, Alliance of Independent Authors founder Orna Ross takes a closer look at what the creator economy means for indie authors. PLUS: some of the ALLi team predict what other self-publishing trends we can expect in 2022.
TwitterChat: Debunking self-publishing myths with Debbie Young
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Debunking self-publishing myths with Debbie Young
TwitterChat: Should Authors use Twitter?
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Should Authors use Twitter?