The Self-Publishing Advice Center

PODCAST DROP: Inspirational Indie Authors interview
2026-08-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | ALLi Podcast
Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors, understanding their pathways to success, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 and 6 more dates | ALLi Podcast
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 to international launch, PublishMe ensures your book reaches readers everywhere. Visit publishme.me.

PODCAST DROP: How One Indie Author-Illustrator Approached the Kids' Graphic Novel Market
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
Episode details coming soon.
The Self-Publishing With ALLi Production & Distribution Podcast Stream is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press – Your partner in premium independent publishing. Empowering authors with expert guidance, 100% rights, 100% royalties, and global distribution. From editing to marketing, their all-inclusive services help you publish professionally and confidently. Gatekeeper Press — Where Authors Are Family.

PODCAST DROP: Editing & Design with Howard Lovy
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
The early stages of publishing can shape everything that follows.
This podcast stream looks at how to approach those first steps with care, applying proven practices that support the quality of your work and help it connect with the right readers. From refining your foundation to keeping your audience in mind from the start, it’s about setting your book up well before it reaches the world.
A thoughtful look at what it takes to begin strong.

PODCAST DROP: Creative Self-Publishing with Orna Ross
2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
Creative planning doesn’t have to mean rigid schedules or burnout.
This podcast stream explores a practical approach to shaping your writing and publishing plans, setting intentions that feel meaningful, and building goals you can actually stick to. It’s about finding a balance between structure and creativity, so you can keep moving forward without losing momentum.
Tune in for another informative session with Orna Ross!

PODCAST: Publishing for Profit Advice
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
Transform your passion into profit. This podcast helps you balance artistry and entrepreneurship, guiding you every step of the way.

PODCAST: Marketing & Promotion Advice
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
Join host Orna Ross as she interviews the brightest minds, experts, and insiders in the writing and self-publishing business. Get actionable insights to help you level up your author brand and reach more readers.
The Marketing & Promotion podcast stream is proudly sponsored Bookfunnel

PODCAST DROP: Pivoting to a New Genre, Limited Company Woes, POV Issues, and More
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
Got questions about your self-publishing journey? You’re not alone, and this month’s Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A has you covered.
Join Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black as they tackle a fresh batch of real-world author questions. From figuring out how to market nonfiction without feeling salesy, to navigating a genre pivot when your writing takes a new turn, they dig into the stuff many indie authors quietly struggle with.
They also get practical. If you’re publishing through a limited company and staring at the KDP tax interview wondering what goes where, you’ll want to hear this. And if you’ve ended up with multiple covers for a series and aren’t sure how to choose, they break that down too.
It’s honest, useful, and straight to the point, with insights you can actually apply.
Tune in and see if your question is answered.

PODCAST DROP: Real-world production and distribution decisions from best-selling author, Andrew Griffiths
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | ALLi Podcast
In this episode, ALLi's Non-Fiction Advisor Anna Featherstone is joined by Andrew Griffiths, a best-selling small business author to unpack the real-world production and distribution decisions behind his successful books.
From choosing between traditional publishing and self-publishing, to making deliberate design and print choices, Andrew shares how those decisions influence perception, pricing, and reach.
The Self-Publishing With ALLi Production & Distribution Podcast Stream is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press – Your partner in premium independent publishing. Empowering authors with expert guidance, 100% rights, 100% royalties, and global distribution. From editing to marketing, their all-inclusive services help you publish professionally and confidently. Gatekeeper Press — Where Authors Are Family.

LIVE PARTNER WEBINAR: Grow Your Book Business with Customization and Direct Sales with Lulu
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00
It's more important than ever for authors to own their content and audience. With Lulu's Print API, you can create a library of personalized books, journals, and planners for your readers and sell them directly from your website. No inventory, no upfront costs and no losing your customers to third party retailers.
In this ALLi Member only session, Lulu's Education & Community Manager, Chelsea Bennett, will explain the benefits of customization and direct sales, and share some user cases and steps to get started.
If you're looking for a competitive edge for your author or publishing business, this may be it!
Key takeaways:
1) How to utilize customization to grow your business
2) How direct sales can help build relationships with readers
3) What to know before you get started
Join us live and bring any questions you have about Lulu for our closing Q&A.
See you there!
