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Do I Have to Blog To Be Successful At Writing? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

Do I have to blog to be successful at writing? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross.

November 12, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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An Overview of the Writing Craft, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

Mastering the writing craft is a foundational skill for indie authors and, if you want to earn your living as an author and publisher of books, you have to master not just quality but productivity. In this Foundational Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, Orna Ross and Dan Parsons set up the basics that ensure your production process supports your writing craft.

October 22, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Interview: Adam Croft on IngramSpark and Amazon KDP Print Problems for Indie Authors

A perennial problem for indie authors is the interplay between Amazon and IngramSpark, where POD titles by Ingram are marked on Amazon as requiring days, weeks, or even months for fulfillment; or they are shown as "out of stock" entirely. Today, John Doppler ALLi's Watchdog and Adam Croft, discuss the issue of Amazon and IngramSpark delays.

August 26, 2021
John Doppler
Watchdog
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Self-publishing News: INKR, Kobo Plus, and the Rise of Writing Apps

In a week where apps dominate self-publishing news, Kobo Plus in Canada celebrates its 1st year with interesting insights into subscription readers' habits. INKR makes comics more accessible across languages. And AppSumo launches its Book Author Collection of apps.

August 11, 2021
Dan Holloway
News
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Indie Authors and Book Publishing Subscriptions: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Despite skepticism in some quarters, book publishing subscriptions look like they're becoming the next big thing in publishing. Subscriptions allow publishers to build direct relationships with readers, create new offerings based on consumption data, and build a steady, recurring revenue stream.

April 9, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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How Library Distribution Works for Indie Authors

We all know that having our books in a library is a good thing. More readers, a segment of readership we don't always reach, and income. But how do you even get your books into a library and how does their distribution system work? These are questions we answer today in our post how library distribution works for indie authors.

April 5, 2021
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How to Launch a Self-Published Book, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

Do you want to know how to launch a self-published book? It is the most exciting moment in an author’s journey, but it can also be confusing, even overwhelming. The strategy options seem endless but which ones are right for you? How far in advance should you plan? And how much will it all cost?

March 19, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Alliance of Independent Authors Self-Publishing Review 2020

This year has been difficult for many of us across the globe and industry. The pandemic has caused disruption for families, businesses and creativity alike. As we draw close to the end of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors team looks back at 2020, both the difficulties and the successes as well as what may come next. This is the Alliance of Independent Authors Self-Publishing Review 2020.

December 14, 2020
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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