Self-publishing News: Going Global
This week's self-publishing headlines include exciting news about the penetration of ebooks in Africa, the rise in audiobook downloads and baby steps in academic publishing reform.
Advanced Self-Publishing Salon w/ Orna Ross & Joanna Penn October 2017
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Advanced Self-Publishing Salon, a live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry.
Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon Podcast: Ebook Design with Michael La Ronn & Jay Artale
In today's Beginner's Self-Publishing podcast Michael and Jay discuss the different elements you should consider in the eBook design process, and your author role. We also let you know how to find and work with a professional cover designer.
AskALLi Members’ Self-Publishing Q&A w/ David Penny & Debbie Young September 2017
David Penny and Debbie Young are in the indie author hot seat to answer the most pressing self-publishing questions. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, or read the full show transcript.
Advanced Self-Publishing Salon w/ Orna Ross & Joanna Penn September 2017
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Advanced 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.
Writing: What if you’re not brave enough to publish a memoir using your own name?
Jay Artale, co-host of our Beginners' Self-Publishing Salon podcast, looks at the challenges of writing a memoir and shares a selection of articles that offer tips and inspiration to overcome the writing dilemmas that are getting in the way of self-publishing your own memoir.
Reactions to the Amazon Clickfarming Scandal
When David Gaughran exposed clickfarming scams that were manipulating the sales rank of books on Amazon, authors expressed a wide range of reactions.
There's a lot to unpack here. Let's wade in.
How to Use Leaflets to Market Your Self-published Books
Here's an easy way to promote your books at next to no cost at events: check out Richard Dee's home-printed leaflets with extracts of his books.