Writing: Why I Moved from Word to Scrivener
Used to using Word for your writing but wondering whether it's worth giving Scrivener a try? Let Alison Clifford tell you why she's glad she's made the switch - which was much easier than she thought!
Book Promotion: How to Pitch to Festival Organizers
Like to take part in a lit fest or other author event but don't know where to start? This handy guide will help you pick the right festival and make a professional and appropriate pitch.
Self-publishing Success Stories – Nicola Kelsall at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Like to speak at a mainstream literature festival? Wondering how to get involved? Take inspiration and top tips from indie author Nicola Kelsall's recent triumph at the prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival.
What’s the Best Way to Distribute Self-published Books – Direct or via an Aggregator?
Wondering how to choose the best distributors and distribution platforms for your self-published books? Can't decide where to go direct and where to use an aggregator? Nor even sure what an aggregator is? This short post will help you.
Indie Publishing as a Hobby or Business: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon January 2019
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it's our monthly beginners' self-publishing…
Greatest Hits of 2018: AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon January 2019
This month's Advanced Self-Publishing Salon from the Alliance of Independent Authors features some of the best discussions of the year…
How to Find the Best Editing Service for your Self-published Books
Wondering how to find the best editing service for your self-published books? Not sure why you need one? Worried about getting ripped off by sub-standard service providers? All the answers you need are in this post about editing for beginners.
Confidence, Collaboration and Convergence: A Look Back at Self-Publishing in 2018
In her self-publishing review of 2018, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors Orna Ross overviews this year's most notable trends