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Getting Help With Your Author Business, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

In this edition of the AskALLi Fiction and Nonfiction podcast, Orna Ross and Sacha Black talk about the value of getting help with your author business when you’re feeling overworked, overwhelmed, or stuck. Where do you find good help? Do novelists need the same kinds of assistance as nonfiction authors?

The Ultimate Guide to Content Repurposing

Content repurposing is banded around a lot. But what does it mean and how do you "do it"? Well, that's what the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team aims to answer today. With deep thanks for the contributions from members and partners. In particular, Nate Hoffelder, Debbie Young, Alison Morton, Tom Fowler.

July 20, 2020
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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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.

Building A Sustainable Business with Multiple Streams Of Income with Sacha Black and Adam Croft: Self-Publishing Fiction & Nonfiction Podcast

If you’ve hung around ALLi long enough, you’ll know a sustainable business with multiple streams of income is a core…

February 14, 2020
Howard Lovy
Business & Planning, Podcast, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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How to Write a Book Proposal to Yourself

You'd be forgiven for thinking book proposals are reserved for the traditional publishing world. But Michele DeFilippo, ALLi Partner member from 1106 Designs, thinks we should all be writing a book proposal to ourselves to save time, effort and money in the long run.

January 6, 2020
Michele DeFilippo
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Writing
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What Will You Do Differently in 2020?

As 2019 draws to a close, it's time to look towards 2020 and the start of both a New Year and a new decade. In November, We asked ALLi Members a question: what will you do differently in 2020? There were a huge range of answers, here's some of the highlights.

December 29, 2019
Sacha Black
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-Publishing is the Best Solution to Low Author Earnings

Self-Publishing is the best solution to low author earnings and it's time this was more widely recognized in the literary and publishing industries. These days, authorship is a business, not a career a point that Orna Ross, ALLi director discusses today. Literary and publishing industries are failing to recognize this, to the detriment of authors' ability to make a living from their writing.

Outside the Box Book Marketing

Let me ask you a question... When was the last time you stepped out from behind the screen and connected – in person – with new readers? In a saturated world, finding fresh ways to market your books and find new readers is increasingly difficult. However, author member Lesley Tither shows us how a little outside the box thinking can create amazing results.

September 27, 2019
Lesley Tither
Business & Planning, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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Are You a Self-Actualized Author?

Having a book published is exciting. In the glow of your excitement, however, you may miss an important fact. Authors are business owners. Your name, work, and brand are a business. Previously, you may have thought of writing as a hobby. No more. To become a self-actualized author, you have to take your business to the next level. Author member Harriet Hodgson tells us about her journey.

The Indie Author Rights Program

The Indie Author Publishing Rights Program is an Alliance of Independent Authors program that educates and encourages authors to selectively license publishing rights to trade publishers at home and overseas, TV and film producers and other rights buyers.

September 5, 2019
Sacha Black
Business & Planning, Process 7. Rights Licensing
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Opinion: The Trials and Tribulations of DIY Audiobooks

Audiobooks are the flavor of the month. But getting one recorded by a professional doesn't come cheap. However, Andrene Low author member, is here with a hilarious take on the trials and tribulations of DIY audiobooks.

August 12, 2019
Andrene Low
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Social Media for Authors: How to Avoid Wasting Writing Time

Social media. Love it or hate it, there’s no getting away from it. Whether you’re using it because you feel you have to or because you’re a social media addict who can’t get enough, there is a role for social media for indie authors. In today's post, author member Rachel McCollin teaches us how to avoid wasting writing time.

August 10, 2019
Rachel McCollin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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