Author Coaches: How They Can Help Both Beginners and Experienced Writers
Have you ever considered engaging an author coach? Do you know how one might help you at the current stage of your writing career? Read Boni Wagner-Stafford's post to find out.
10 Top Writing Errors and How to Avoid Them
We've all been there: discovered regrettable writing errors in our own work. It's not for nothing that juvenile or unfinished…
The Mind-Set of a Full-Time Author: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon August 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
Changing Genres: A Case Study
Ever wondered whether it's possible to change from one genre to another without losing your audience? Science writer turned historical novelist Tom Imerito explains how he managed the switch and got the best of both world
How to Refocus Your Author Business: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon August 2018
In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss how to…
Why I Write What I Write: Short-form Fiction and Poetry as a Means of Healing
A moving and provocative post about the power of writing short-form prose and poetry as a means to healing, by Zambian author Danie Botha, who describes it as "a new survival tool".
After Abuse, Indie Author Rachel Thompson Fixes What’s ‘Broken’: IndieVoices Podcast July 2018
News of Howard Lovy and Dan Holloway's monthly IndieVoices podcast, which this time includes an insightful interview with indie author and book marketing expert Rachel Thompson
Beta Reading: How Being a Beta Reader Has Made Me a Better Writer
Have you ever used beta readers? Ever thought about being one? Read what Jo Ullah has to say about her experience of beta reading and why she thinks it's made her a better writer.
Should You Self-Publish? AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon July 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
Why I Write What I Write: A Novel about Albinism in Kenya
A moving post about a novel bravely addressing a highly sensitive issue in Kenyan society - the persecution of people born with albinism - by award-winning playwright, poet and author Odiedo Stephen.
What are the Most Time-Consuming Tasks for First-Time Authors? Questions Answered at AskALLi Members’ Q&A
Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…
Speech Tags – How to Get the Balance Right in your Writing
Do you struggle to get the balance right when writing speech tags in your fiction? Read these top tips from the ALLi hive mind on how to help you pen better dialogue.