Ten-Word Story Competition from ALLi and Kobo Writing Life
As part of the Alliance of Independent Authors' tenth-anniversary celebrations, we're running a Ten-word Story Competition, sponsored by Kobo Writing Life…
Stages of the Writing Craft: When is it Worth Rewriting? Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
On the Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast: Stages of the writing craft. As indie authors, we can update our books whenever we want. For some authors, this feature of digital publishing is a curse, igniting perfectionism and endless tinkering. Even the most productive self-publisher can decide to do a major rewrite of an old project.
The History of Self-Publishing
ALLi has a number of publications both for sale and free to its members. One such publication was written by our fabulous Director, Orna Ross. Creative Self-Publishing aims to empower indie authors to sell more books and create their author businesses their way. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors Ask ALLi team is looking at the history of self-publishing. We also ask members what they would tell their younger pre-published selves.
What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life
If there's one thing we can always be assured of, it's that marketing tactics and methods will be in a constant state of flux. Fads come and go, social media platforms come and go, advertising runs in cycles. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running a series of "What Sells Books in 2022" posts to bring you the most up to date tactics and tools for your writing business. This is What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life.
The Changing Audiobook Market: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
In today's Advanced Self-Publishing podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss the changing audiobook market. Audiobooks once again performed well…
Why Are Books Disappearing from Amazon? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy
Why are books disappearing from Amazon? Also, paper price hikes hit the publishing industry. These are among the topics discussed on Self-Publishing News with Alli News Editor Dan Holloway and book editor Howard Lovy. Together, they will bring you the latest in indie publishing news.
What is the Best Way to Format a Paperback? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast
What is the best way to format a paperback? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A…
In 2021, Self-Publishing Advice Podcasts Kept You Informed Of Many Changes in Indie Publishing
You miss a week, you miss a lot. It has been a long year, and many great shows to choose from, but here are a few samples of what you listened to in 2021. And, of course, no matter what's happening in the world, you can count on us to come back with more self-publishing advice podcasts in 2022.