Finding Readers for Your Indie Books: ALLi Ultimate Guide
The key to self-publishing commercial success lies in finding your readers and building a loyal following.
Non-Fiction Marketing Strategy for Indie Authors: Six Steps to Success
Six steps to planning a successful non-fiction author marketing strategy
The Seven Processes of Publishing: Marketing
Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is examining the fifth process of publishing: marketing.
Book marketing for Indie authors: Calls to Action
In an age where readers have more choices than ever, authors need to do more than just write a great book. They must also know how to effectively harness and engage their audience. One powerful tool to do this is the Call to Action, or CTA. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is examining what well-crafted calls to action can do.
Self-Publishing Literary Fiction: A How-To Guide for Litfic Authors
Yes you can successfully self-publish literary fiction. Orna Ross, director of ALLi and award-winning novelist and poet dispels the myths, giving guidance and examples.
Why Indie Authors Should Publish Gift Books
The holiday season is upon us. No matter what festivals you celebrate, whether it's summer or winter right now, a holiday period is a great opportunity to do something special and promote your books. That's what the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is focusing on today. How to maximise seasonal book sales.
Book Marketing Foundations With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast
In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: book marketing foundations. Talk to experienced indie authors and most will tell you that writing well is only part of the equation. If you want to succeed commercially then you must also master marketing. In this episode, ALLi’s Product Marketing Manager Dan Parsons and Campaigns Manager Melissa Addey outline the foundations of marketing a book for debut authors: what works, what doesn’t, and what can work but isn’t applicable for most first-time authors. If you want to save time, sidestep common mistakes and shift early copies, this is the episode for you.
Audiobook Marketing for Indie Authors
We all know audiobooks are big business, everyone is talking about how important it is to create them. But no one is talking about how to promote and market them. That's what the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is doing today. We're diving into audiobook marketing for indie authors.
Successfully Selling Books Wide: Authorpreneur Feature Kris Michaels
Last week saw the first in a series of features we're running highlighting the successes of our authorpreneur members. Today, we're featuring another Alliance of Independent Authors authorpreneur member and the inspirational work they do. Today, it's Kris Michaels, who has found success selling books wide.
TwitterChat: Amazon A+ Content
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Amazon A+ Content which is Amazon's new book description tool.
TwitterChat: Common Book Marketing Failures
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Common Book Marketing Failures
What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life
If there's one thing we can always be assured of, it's that marketing tactics and methods will be in a constant state of flux. Fads come and go, social media platforms come and go, advertising runs in cycles. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running a series of "What Sells Books in 2022" posts to bring you the most up to date tactics and tools for your writing business. This is What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life.