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The Ultimate Guide to Building A Solid Author Platform

Authors get very confused about the question of building a solid author platform. What is it, exactly? How is one built? Should we try to build it or let it form organically? If our books are good enough, is that in itself enough to create a great author platform? Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors' AskALLi team brings you the ultimate guide to building a solid author platform.

June 1, 2020
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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The Most Useful Tools, Software, and Services for Independent Authors, with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

In this month's #AskALLi Advanced Salon, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn talk about the tools, software, and services they use that are the most advantageous for independent authors—from writing to formatting to planning, sales tracking, accounting, and more.

Interview With Edward Trayer — ‘Billy Bob Buttons’ Brings the Joy of Books to Children: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

My guest this week is Edward Trayer, but many schoolchildren, parents and teachers know him by the name Billy Bob Buttons. Edward went through a few incarnations before he settled on this persona, from a teacher to a pilot, but he found his life's calling when he brought the joy of reading and writing to children.

May 10, 2020
Howard Lovy
Indie Author Interviews, Process 1. Editorial, Writing
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Everything You Need to Know To Avoid Being Ripped off as an Indie Author

It's unfortunate that in every industry there are people who will gladly take advantage of you. That's why the Alliance of Independent Authors is proud to run a watchdog desk that runs a number of services including: highlighting trusted service providers through their vetting service and monthly watchdog posts on the not so trustworthy. Today, we have a round up of all of the articles you need to avoid being ripped off as an indie author.

Interview with Brenda Felber: Grandma On a Mission to Write 50 Books About 50 States: Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

My guest this week is Brenda Felber, an American author who just can't seem to sit still. In fact, she's…

February 16, 2020
Howard Lovy
Indie Author Interviews, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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The AskALLi Ultimate Guide to ISBNs for Authors

Buying an ISBN is a subject of debate, while you can use free ISBNs, it brands you as a self-publisher. But is that a good thing or a bad one? Today's post from Eleanor Pigg, registration services manager for Nielsen is a comprehensive guide telling you everything indie authors need to know about ISBNs.

February 10, 2020
Eleanor Pigg
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How To Publish Love Poetry Books: A Guide For Indie Authors: Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

Interested in writing and publishing love poetry? In advance of Valentine’s day, this week’s AskALLi session with Orna Ross and…

January 29, 2020
Howard Lovy
Podcast, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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SEO for Authors: Google Search Algorithm Changes

If there's one thing we can all be assured of in our industry, it's that change is a constant. The blog has run in its current format for a while, but with algorithm changes at Google Search affecting SEO for authors, we're changing our format. This post explains the changes you can expect around here and what the Google Search algorithm changes might mean for you.

January 27, 2020
Orna Ross
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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