Why I Write What I Write: Self-Help Books That Saved My Life – by Grace Allison
This post demonstrates the power of self-publishing in changing authors' lives - Grace Allison explains how it saved hers
Writing: How to be a Writer in Residence – And Why It’s Worthwhile
Ever wondered what it means to be a Writer in Residence? Read Sarah Banham's inspiring case study.
Writing: How to Respond When a Reader Claims There’s an Error in Your Book
Sensible advice on what do when a reader complains there's an error in your book, by award-winning novelist Lucienne Boyce
Writing: Why I Write What I Write – True Crime with Angela Buckley
What inspires other indie authors to write what they write? Angela Buckley is driven by her family tree - and crime!
Writing: Fiction or Non-Fiction? Case Study of How to Pick Your Genre
Case study of how Scottish author Ali Bacon decided whether to write fiction or non-fiction about her chosen topic
Ghostwriting as an Extra Income Stream for Indie Authors
Ghostwriting as an additional income stream for indie authors - and how to do it successfully
Writing: We Need to Talk About World Intellectual Property Day
What intellectual property means to the indie author and self-published books - join Dan Holloway's conversation about this vital issue
Writing: How to Plot Better by Concentrating on Character
What's the relationship between plot and character? Olaf Wielk of Beemgee explains their inter-relationship.
Top Tips for Writing a Trilogy
How to write a trilogy - Rosalind Minett shares what she learned while writing her Relative Invasion trilogy
Writing: How Often Should Writers Blog?
If you've decided to blog, how much time should you spend and how often should you post? ALLi authors discuss.
Do you need writing project inspiration for CampNaNoWriMo?
ALLi Communications Manager shares introduces us to NaNoWriMo's baby sister, CampNaNoWriMo. If you haven't participated before, this virtual cabin event takes place every April and July, and is an opportunity for writers to get motivated and inspired to crank out the first draft of any of your writing projects.
Writing: How to structure archetypal stories – Putting your readers’ emotions first
How to generate and direct your readers' emotions when telling your stories