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Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom

In 2023, ALLi published a comprehensive guide to selling print books directly from your website, emphasizing author autonomy and the values of Self-Publishing 3.0. Two years later, the conversation has evolved. While print remains essential, today’s direct-selling landscape is increasingly defined by digital strategies, reader data, and deeper fan relationships.

May 5, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How to Distribute Your Audiobook Globally: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone.

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with audiobook marketing and distribution expert Lindsay Senior about how to distribute your audiobook globally. They discuss distribution platforms, library access, pricing strategies, and ways indie authors can reach more listeners.

February 19, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Setting the Right Price for a Book: Why Many Authors Undervalue Their Work

Setting the right price for a book is one of the biggest challenges for self-published authors. Many look at what others in their genre are charging and try to match those prices, but this approach can undervalue their work. Some authors price low out of fear that readers won’t pay more, while others feel pressure to keep their books cheap in a market where free and heavily discounted e-books are common. But as we’ll explore in this post, much more than price goes into a reader’s decision to buy a book.

February 17, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Mindset
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Should Your Books Have Content Warnings? Authors Weigh In

When Rachel Thompson writes about trauma, she knows firsthand the power of words to heal—but also to harm. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she’s experienced how stories can evoke deep emotions, sometimes unexpectedly. That’s why she includes content warnings (also known as trigger warnings) in her books. “Books have the power to move, challenge, and heal,” she said. “But they can also evoke difficult emotions. Including a trigger warning is a way to extend care and consideration to our readers.”

Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2024 (SelfPubCon24): Publishing for Profit Highlights

This year’s Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon24) delivered fresh insights and tools for indie authors under the theme “Publishing for Profit.” With a focus on maximizing earnings and exploring innovative paths in self-publishing, the event provided valuable strategies for authors aiming to boost their publishing success.

Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2024: What’s Coming up at #SelfPubCon24

The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon24) is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th to Sunday, October 20th, starting at 10am (ET)/3pm (UK). With a stellar lineup of expert speakers and sessions, you won’t want to miss out. The event runs for a full 24 hours, and access is free for three days.

Creating Courses from Nonfiction Books

Creating courses from nonfiction books is a growing strategy for authors to expand their reach and impact. Advances in online learning tools and platforms have made it easier for self-publishers to transform their books into engaging educational experiences, generating additional income and fostering deeper connections with readers. Success depends on a clear understanding of the new technologies and best practices that have emerged since we last covered this topic in 2017.

August 26, 2024
ALLi Editorial
Business & Planning, Process 1. Editorial
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Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro on Leveraging Awards and Reviews for Author Success: The Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy

In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Hannah Jacobson, founder of Book Award Pro, a company dedicated to helping authors gain recognition through book awards. Hannah discusses the challenges indie authors face in navigating the award landscape, the importance of ensuring the legitimacy of awards, and how her company leverages AI to match books with the right opportunities. She also highlights the growing acceptance of indie authors in the awards industry.

August 21, 2024
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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