Writing: The Planning Tool for Pantsers: Plottr
Whether you're a planner or a pantser, you'll find John Lynch's review of the Plottr plotting tool may help you turn out more flowing, flawless stories faster.
How Do I Market My First Book? AskALLi Members’ Q&A November 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
The Emotional Pressures of Writing & Self-publishing a Book
We talk and think a lot about writing craft, but what about the emotional strain of writing and self-publishing a book? New novelist Jan Petrie explains why the cliche of comparing it to childbirth is justified!
5 Tips for Growing your Author Business: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon November 2018
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss five tips…
Writing A Series – And How to Grow A Series from a Standalone Book
Do you write standalone books but fancy writing a series? It may be easier than you think to make the transition. Read Kate Frost's case study of how she almost inadvertently became a successful series writer and why she's glad she did.
Writing: How to Position Your English Book in the German Market
Like to get a slice of the German market for your books without translating them into German? Austrian author A K Amherst shares her methodical and effective strategy to target your ideal readers in Germany.
Curing Your Cancer While Caring for Kids: IndieVoices Podcast October 2018
Back in 2009, Angelique L'Amour received news that she had cancer. But her first thought was not for herself. It…
Writing – How to Get Ready for NaNoWriMo & Why
Wondering whether to take part in NaNoWriMo this November? Still wondering what on earth it is? Find the answers to these questions in Debbie Young's practical, informative post drawing on case studies from other ALLi author members.
Should I Attend Author Conferences? AskALLi Members’ Q&A October 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
How Writing Fiction of Different Lengths Offers a Book Marketing Advantage
Do you write fiction novel series? Do you plan to? Here's why you might like to consider adding in short stories and novellas to the mix for a real book marketing advantage - with a case study by Alison Morton.
5 Top Tips for Successful Co-writing
Ever thought of co-writing with another indie author? Aria Grace believes that every author ought to at least try it once - and explains why it's a good idea and shares top tips on how to do it successfully, including advice on finance and marketing.
Writing: Putting the Fun into Punctuation
A fun discussion about punctuation (yes, it can be fun!) with bestselling novelist and historian Dominic Selwood about his 21st century approach to the rules of commas, semi-colons, and more