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Book marketing for Indie authors: Calls to Action

In an age where readers have more choices than ever, authors need to do more than just write a great book. They must also know how to effectively harness and engage their audience. One powerful tool to do this is the Call to Action, or CTA. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is examining what well-crafted calls to action can do.

June 12, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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Part-Time or Full-Time Self-Published Author? What Does it Take?

Writing full-time is something that many authors aspire to. In fact, it's the pervading "goal" in the industry. The general expectation is that if you write, you want to write full-time. But not everyone does. Which is why today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is looking at part-time or full-time self-publishing author? And what does it take?

Ultimate Guide to Selling Print Books Direct from Your Author Website

Are you happy to sell ebooks and audiobooks direct from your author website but you balk at print? It may not be as complex as you think. Today the Alliance of Independent Authors brings you the ultimate guide to selling print books direct from your author website

May 8, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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Self-publishing Authors Earn More says ALLi Income Survey

A recent survey of more than 2000 authors commissioned by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors, has found that self-publishing authors earn more than writers with publishers. And that independent (indie) author incomes are rising, year on year. This contradicts information from earlier author income research and is good news for authors choosing the self-publishing route.

A Guide to Paid Book Advertising for Independent Authors

As an indie author, you've poured your heart and soul into your book and spent countless hours writing, revising, and editing. Now, it's time to share your work with the world. But how do you get your book in front of readers? One effective way is through paid book advertising, which is what the Alliance of Independent Authors are exploring today.

March 13, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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The Ultimate Guide to Being a Hybrid Author

For some, being an indie author is the dream, for others it's a traditional contract. And for others still finding the perfect balance between the two is the real dream. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors is talking to several ALLi members today, all of whom are hybrid authors. This is the ultimate guide to being a hybrid author.

January 30, 2023
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing, Top 100
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How to Create an Author Website that Converts

Creating an author website is one thing, but getting it to convert and actually sell your books is a whole other skill. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team welcomes partner member Thrive Themes to talk all about how to create an author website that converts.

January 23, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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Business Models for Authors

Twelve business models for authors based around publishing books and related products and services, most widely used by members of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Which one is right for you?

Planning for Profit Part 4: Integrating Your Writing and Publishing

Are you ready for 2023? Alliance of Independent Authors founder and director Orna Ross runs a Creative Planning for Profit…

Planning for Profit Part 2: The Creative Planning Process for Authors

Are you ready for 2023? Alliance of Independent Authors founder and director Orna Ross runs runs a small-group Publishing for…

January 3, 2023
Orna Ross
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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What Kind Of Publisher Are You? Indie Author Publishing Values: Image Of Keyboard

Creative Planning For Profit Part 1: Your Writing and Publishing Values

Publishing for profit as an author begins with knowing your values, mission and passion and how they link to the value you offer your reader.

AI for Authors: Practical and Ethical Guidelines.

When you hear the words "artificial intelligence" it usually evokes one of two responses, either excitement and curiosity at the prospect of new technologies, bringing more books and products to the world, or fear because the only experience of you have of AI are movies like I, Robot, the Matrix and the Terminator. But the Alliance of Independent Authors is here to show you the plethora of opportunities AI brings authors and how to work with AI ethically. This article is brought to you by Orna Ross. With thanks to Joanna Penn, Laurence O'Bryan of BooksGoSocial, Amit Gupta of Sudowrite, JD Lasica of Authors AI.