Name: PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
Start: 2026-02-27T13:00:00+00:00
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Location: ALLi Podcast

Audio Interview: Design Rules That Make or Break a Book with Matty Dalrymple and Sam Pearce

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with publishing strategist and book designer Sam Pearce about the invisible design rules that shape a reader’s experience. They explore how readability, typography, layout choices, and genre conventions can make—or break—a book. Learn about how to create professional, reader-friendly interiors that strengthen your brand and boost your success as an indie author.

December 31, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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How a Publishing Services Company Can Help Indie Authors: Creating Better Books, with Howard Lovy

On today's podcast: How a publishing services company can help indie authors. Every month, I'll feature an interview with an ALLi partner member who will help you at various stages in the self-publishing process, from getting the manuscript ready to ensuring it reaches your potential readers. My first guest is Michele DeFilippo of 1106 Design, which provides end-to-end book design, production, and publishing services for independent authors.

October 18, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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The Seven Processes of Publishing: Design

In order to publish a book you have to follow the seven processes of publishing. Over the course of the rest of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is going to cover all seven processes. Today, we're examining the design process.

The Ultimate Guide to Hardback and Premium Books

While the digital age combined with Covid-19 lockdown has seen an increase of readers turning to ebooks, there are a huge section of readers who are staunch paper readers and specifically, hardback or premium book readers. This is the ultimate guide to hardback and premium books

May 11, 2020
AskALLi Team
Business & Planning, Process 2. Design & Formatting, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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How to DIY a Nonfiction Index (Part One)

We spend months or even years thinking about the content of our book. But how much time do we spend thinking about the front and back matter? I'm betting barely more than a few minutes. But perhaps you should. Indexes can be extremely useful for your readers. Denise Gaskin is here to explain how to DIY yourself a nonfiction index.

May 24, 2019
Denise Gaskins
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Photo Of A Cross-looking Cat To Signify Pet Hates

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.

January 31, 2019
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Diagram Of Open Book Showing Verso On Left And Recto On Right

Production: Typesetting Terms that Indie Authors Need to Know and Understand

Can you tell your recto from your verso? Know your serif from your sans serif? Make sure you're familiar with these essential typesetting terms that all indie authors need to know to make their books look the best they can - by professional typesetter Amie McCracken

April 26, 2018
Amie McCracken
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Indie Authors: Use Your Cover to Sell Your Book: Shoshanna (Evers) Gabriel

Shoshonna Gabriel, co-founder of Self Pub Book Covers, and sponsor of our cover competitions prize, offers tips and tools for making sure your cover delivers your book to its readers.

How to Write a Blurb for a Self-published Book

Ever struggled to write a book blurb? Struggle no more! Just follow this simple advice...

March 1, 2017
Fred Johnson
Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Writing
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Book Marketing: Choosing the Cover for your Self-Published Book – Follow the Crowd or Dare to be Different?

As an indie author, it's your prerogative to do things your way, including choosing the cover design for your self-published…

June 4, 2016
Aimee Coveney
Process 2. Design & Formatting, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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How to Choose the Best Software for Print Book Design

Sarah Juckes of ALLi partner member CompletelyNovel offers some answers for those in search of the best software to design their…

Writing: Front and Back Matter for your Self-Published Book

Book promotion expert Ben Cameron always says "writing the blurb is the hardest 100 words you'll ever write", and many…