The Alliance of Independent Authors Podcast is undergoing some exciting changes, which Director Orna Ross reveals in this special announcement episode. A new name, new content, and an expansion of the podcasting team to reflect the many faces of ALLi—advisers, ambassadors, and core team—with the aim of bringing you fresh and engaging self-publishing advice, news, and inspirations.
Special Announcement: Changes to the ALLi Podcast
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Today's story is something I've covered before. But it's so important for all indie writers, I want to report on it again. And I am delighted to see a piece in the Bookseller this week to act as a touchpoint for such a post.
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News Summary: Draft2Digital Introduces New Fees for Account Activation and Low-Earning Accounts
Draft2Digital is one of the most widely known and used platforms for many, if not most, indie authors. So when they announce something, it is automatically big news. And when what is announced is new fees, that is a potentially huge cause for anxiety. This week, Draft2Digital has announced two such fees, the first time they have introduced fees directly to authors. To minimize anxiety, I will take a look at what the fees are and what they mean. You can have a look for yourself on the Draft2Digital website.