Is Self-Publishing Vanity?
When a recent trade event accused self-publishing of being vanity press, Joanna Penn set the record straight, as Orna Ross reports
How to Carry Your Book Cover Design Through to the Marketing Campaign for Your Self-published Books
How to make your book cover work harder for you by using elements from its design in your marketing materials
How to Submit a Self-published Book for Review in Publishers’ Weekly – and Why
How to apply for a review of your self-published book in Publishers Weekly, and why you should - by US novelist Laura Morelli
Ask ALLi Member Q&A with Joseph Alexander and Orna Ross
This month’s Ask ALLi special guest is non-fiction indie authors Joseph Alexander who built his Fundamental Changes guitar series into a instantly recognizable author brand. Find out some of the secrets of his success, and listen in as he and Orna answer self-publishing questions posed by our ALLi Members.
Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn June Broadcast
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Self-Publishing Salon, a live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry, and provide an update on the latest tools and techniques that are helping them achieve their writing and publishing goals.
Identifying and Managing Online Trolls
If you have ever used the internet, you've likely encountered the ubiquitous troll. Trolling has, unfortunately, become an indelible part of the internet landscape. But are all trolls the same?
How to Host An Inclusive Literary Festival: Debbie Young
Ever thought you'd like to run a local literary event? Debbie Young, the organizer of a local village festival offers top tips on how (and why) to organize your own -- and do it your way.
How To Sell Your Books Without Selling Your Soul: Orna Ross
In this session Orna Ross argues that this is a misunderstanding and that book marketing is just another form of communication with potential readers. The key to creative marketing is to align the words inside the book(s) with the messages you're sending out to the world.