book covers Archives

Finding ARC Reviewers and More Self-Publishing Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black: Member Q&A Podcast

In the latest instalment of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss effective strategies for finding ARC (Advanced Review Copy) reviewers for manuscripts.

Book Award Update For Indie Authors – January 2024: Book Cover Design

Most authors don't know that there are award programs dedicated to evaluating and honoring excellence in book cover design. Find out more about book cover design awards and what benefit they can offer to indie authors.

Indie Author Book Cover Design: What Works in 2022

Everyone knows a book cover is one of the most important parts of your marketing. But what does it really take to create a good cover, an on-genre cover? That's what Alliance of Independent Authors partner member, Jessica Bell takes over the blog today as she explains what is working in 2022.

AI Art: How Will It Affect Indie Authors?

Illustrators, commerical artists, stock photographers, game art developers, and book cover designers are eyeing the dramatic debut of AI art with considerable alarm. Is the pushbutton simplicity of artificial intelligence about to replace professional artists?

TwitterChat: How important is a Cover for a Book?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How important is a Cover for a Book?

January 13, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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TwitterChat: Book Covers with Jessica Bell

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Book Covers with Jessica Bell

June 1, 2021
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Should I Attend Author Conferences? AskALLi Members’ Q&A October 2018

Welcome to AskALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly Member Q&A…

October 20, 2018
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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How Changing the Covers on a Self-published Book Can Boost Sales – A Case Study

Have you got the best covers for your books? Writing coach Jenny Alexander's case study of boosting sales with a new cover may inspire you to think again.

October 19, 2017
Jenny Alexander
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Self-publishing News: That Was The Year That Was

Our newshound Dan Holloway delivers a Self-publishing News roundup for 2016 featuring the format wars between print, digital and audio, the year's best cover designs, and 2016 author highlights.