Self-publishing News: Flying High
Last weekend I had the privilege of talking about editing at the Triskele Lit Fest, a wonderful event that brought…
Publishing with the Help of ALLi Partner Members: Preview of Partner Directory
Introducing Helena Halme in her new role as Publications Manager. Her first task is to produce the 2017 edition of ALLi's invaluable Services Directory. Read more about the Directory and what Helen brings to ALLi (and what she's gained from being an author member).
F-R-E-E-Writing Advice From Orna Ross
Once a month Orna Ross's Go Creative! Show focuses on Creative Writing, and last week we were introduced to the joy of F.R.E.E. Writing and the benefit of setting goals and creative intentions that can motivate you to achieve meaningful interactions with your readers, or other authors.
Opinion: Where is the Great Indie Literary Fiction?
In this week's opinion slot on the ALLi blog, Dan Holloway makes the case for why literary prizes and awards need to open up to indie authors, because self-publishing is the natural home for great literary fiction.
Ask ALLi September Self-Publishing Q&A Video & Podcast
Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members’ self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. If you missed our live Q&A session you can watch the video and listen to the podcast here. We’ve also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month.
Opinion: It’s not Creative or Commercial, It’s Both
For maximum impact, suggests ALLi Director, Orna Ross, indie authors should marry the creative and the commercial. And she reveals what she sees as the creative key to commercial success.
Sunday Success Stories: P.J. Boox – the All-Indie Bookstore
The first in this autumn's Sunday Success Stories on the ALLi blog shares the exciting tale of P..J.Boox, the world's first indie-only bookstore, set up and run by indie author Patti Brossard Jefferson
Opinion: How (and How Not to) Involve Your Family in Your Self-publishing Career
Advice Centre Editor Debbie Young shares thoughts from the ALLi hive on how indie authors can mobilize their families to…