The Self-Publishing Advice Conference, an online author conference for indie authors, run in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors each October. We’ll have full details soon, but for now, keep the weekend free in your calendar. Expert insights. Implementable…
In this month’s episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast stream, Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black answer member questions which include: Where can I find a mentor? What are the best review sites for authors? Where can…
Book marketing … minus the overwhelm. In this month’s Self-Publishing with ALLi Branding, Marketing & Promotion Podcast stream, join ALLi director Orna Ross and ALLi editor-in-chief Roz Morris for a behind-the-scenes tour of ALLi’s updated Book Marketing guide, due for…
A breakdown of the week's most significant self-publishing news, providing insights, implications, and in-depth analyses. The Self-Publishing News Podcast stream is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft…
Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors, understanding their pathways to success, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
For indie authors, Rakuten Kobo plays a vital role in digital book sales worldwide. This session will give you insights into Kobo’s non-exclusive subscription program, Kobo Plus, and find out how subscriptions are tapping into a new readership and increasing…
A breakdown of the week's most significant self-publishing news, providing insights, implications, and in-depth analyses. The Self-Publishing News Podcast stream is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft…
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how an author can find a reliable publishing mentor, when to seek paid help, and low-cost community options to avoid overspending.…
Join us at Author Nation in Las Vegas! Successful authors aren’t born—they’re built. Join Author Nation, where community support helps authors earn more and reach profitability faster. Your tribe awaits.
Orna Ross revisits evergreen book marketing methods and shows how to upgrade for current challenges—including content glut, email spam, algorithm volatility, shrinking organic reach, rising ad costs, and concern about reader trust. Drawing on the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)…
Book marketing can feel overwhelming: blurbs, categories, comps, keywords, social media, blog posts... the list is long, and most authors would rather be writing. However, much of your marketing lies within your manuscript itself, waiting for you to discover it.…
Author and podcaster Polly Campbell joins Matty Dalrymple to explore how writing contests can sharpen a writer’s editorial skills. Polly discusses the fast-paced revision process required for short fiction contests, how to make every word count, and why tight deadlines…
