News Summary: Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm Prioritizes Reader Engagement, Sparking Concern Among Indie Authors
ALLi’s Orna Ross discusses Amazon’s new A10 algorithm and how its focus on reader engagement affects indie author sales.
Dark Romance Leads Book Sales; Scientists Develop Tool to Detect Poisoned Covers: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
I love following reading habits. They’re sociologically interesting and offer valuable insight for writers. The latest Circana BookScan report, which tracks what’s been selling in the United States, shows that dark romance continues to dominate reader interest in the first half of 2025.
How Authors Measure Success: Income, Fulfillment, and the Joy of Storytelling
As authors, we have many ways to measure success beyond bestseller lists, awards, or sales figures. For some, it’s about creative freedom or building a sustainable business. For others, it’s about connecting with readers, leaving a legacy, or simply finishing the next chapter.
Self-publishing News: 2023’s Book Figures From Around the World Shine a Light on Ongoing Trends
This week saw three sets of figures, each of which comes with an interesting tale about the state of book buying. And that has to be worth reporting on.
Understanding Sales Figures for Indie Authors: We Need to Talk About… Numbers
If you've ever wondered what sales figures for indie authors really mean, and which numbers are important when self-publishing, read on... This month's opinion piece has been contributed by Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) member, Robin Phillips, who writes under the pen name Russell.
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.
How to Create an Author Website that Converts
Creating an author website is one thing, but getting it to convert and actually sell your books is a whole other skill. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team welcomes partner member Thrive Themes to talk all about how to create an author website that converts.
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.
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.
TwitterChat: Keeping Track of your Book Sales
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Keeping Track of your Book Sales
The Ultimate Guide to Brexit for Indie Authors
Brexit has been on the Brit's lips for the last few years, whether you agree with leaving the EU or not, I'm sure relieved it won't be in the news much more. But before we depart the topic, we must first study the implications for authors. Today, Alliance of Independent Authors news editor, Dan Holloway is here to explain exactly what the impacts are for indie authors.
Are Bookstores Worth it for Indie Authors?
For most indie authors writing today, traditional bookstores in the mall and on the high street fueled our writing ambitions and our love of reading as children. Most writers would be thrilled to see their books on display in bookstore windows, display tables and shelves. Despite the rise and rise of ebooks and audiobooks, and especially during the boom in online buying during the Covid-19 pandemic, physical bookstores are still a significant marketplace for readers to discover and buy books. However it is much more challenging for the indie author to sell books via bookstores than online. What are those challenges and does the benefit of reaching bookstores’ customers justify finding a place for bookstores in your business plan? This post asks the question: are bookstores worth it for indie authors?