Watchdog Alert: Dog Ear Publishing
Dog Ear Publishing's failure to pay royalties and refusal to respond to inquiries warrants our most severe level of caution, the Watchdog Advisory.
How To Find the Perfect Title
The harsh reality is that many of us rack our uncooperative brains for weeks in a fruitless search for a title. And when divine inspiration doesn't appear and we're nearing the point of desperation, we clutch at a semi-random title that feels only mediocre. We settle.But if you're in that latter category, take heart: every book in the history of literature is a lesson on how to choose a title. Let them guide you, and you'll find a title that fills you—and your readers—with delight.
Online Catalogs: Are They Worth the Money?
Online catalogs of books are everywhere, but are they effective? We'll show you how to get the best value for your marketing dollar.
New ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory 2019 – Free!
Celebrating the launch of the 2019 ALLi Self-publishing Services Directory, with a link to view, download and print it for your own reference, to help you choose the best services to make your self-published books the best they can be.
Publishing Exclusively to Amazon vs Publishing Wide
Unsure of the best distribution strategy for your books - to go exclusive with KDP Select or to go wide with other distribution platforms? John Doppler explains the concepts, with helpful input from Mark Coker and Joanna Penn.
Book Design: 8 Pet Hates in Book Cover Design
When you're so close to your book, sometimes you need to "murder your darlings" in the cover design process, as well as in the writing of it. Check this handy list to make sure you're not guilty of any of eight common pet hates in the covers of your books.
Are You Losing Money on KDP Delivery Fees?
Your ebook's size can take a bite out of your royalties. Are you wasting money on ebook delivery fees?
Book Marketing: Book Awards and Indie Authors
This extract from ALLi's Campaign Book, "Open Up to Indie Authors", offers the indie perspective on the book award landscape, from the biggest to the smallest writing prizes - and encourage us to keep campaigning!