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What to Look for in an Editor: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss what to look for in an editor, including recommendations for vetting, sample edits, and aligning editor styles with author needs.

January 26, 2025
ALLi Editorial
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ALLi Member Marketing Success Stories

For our forthcoming marketing and promotion guidebooks, we're inviting member contributions that spotlight real-life marketing success stories. These will showcase a range of evergreen principles (Marketing Book) and practical promotional tools (Promotion Book) that have proven effective in the independent publishing space.

Publishing Scam Exposed as Libraries Shape Audiobook Trends: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Let’s take a pause from talking about TikTok bans (I will inevitably be back there on Thursday when we find out more about the actual new landscape). First up, an opportunity to celebrate some good news: the exposure of a major publishing scam. It’s always satisfying to report on the downfall of a scam, and thank you to Victoria Strauss at Writer Beware for such a detailed account of three arrests and charges for people allegedly behind a multimillion-dollar scam masquerading as publisher services.

January 21, 2025
Dan Holloway
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Profiting from Print — Thinking Outside the Box: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

Join historical fiction author Margaret Skea, children's historical fiction author Kate Cunningham, and crossover author Matt Beighton—who writes both chapter books for children and gaming books for all ages—as they explore innovative strategies for selling print beyond traditional outlets like bookshops and online platforms. This panel offers creative, genre-specific approaches to reaching new audiences, providing actionable ideas for minimizing competition and maximizing profits.

January 15, 2025
ALLi Editorial
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Tackling Creative Challenges and Adapting to Change: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative challenges, including patience, mindset, and balancing creative freedom with traditional publishing ambitions. Joanna shares her experience submitting her novel Blood Vintage to traditional publishers, while Orna reflects on how family obligations disrupted her plans and required a flexible approach to creativity.

January 12, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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Japan Targets AI and Piracy with New Manga Enforcement Tool: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

If you thought the relationship between AI and piracy was a one-way street, this week brings a story with a nice twist. Japan is funding a new AI-driven project to crack down on the rampant piracy in the manga scene.

January 9, 2025
Dan Holloway
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The Role of Developmental Editing in Writing a Breakout Book: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Matty Dalrymple

ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple speaks with author and editor Valerie Francis about the role of developmental editing in crafting a breakout book. Valerie highlights the importance of a strong premise, compelling protagonist, intriguing plot, and engaging world. She explains how to capture reader interest in the first five to ten pages and use story theory to elevate book quality. They also discuss common pitfalls, such as overemphasizing world-building, and offer tips for focusing on the elements that make a story successful.

January 8, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Library Of Congress Invite, | Award-Winning Cover, | Editor’s Pick, And More: | ALLi Team

Library of Congress Invite, Award-Winning Cover, Editor’s Pick, and More: ALLi Member Milestones January 2025

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our ALLi Member Milestones for January 2025 celebrate the successes of author members Victoria Noe, Mary Mofit Small, Peter D. Brown, Michael Zajaczkowski, Dianne Scott, and Miles Garrett. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone!