collaboration Archives

Independence and Interdependence: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

What does independence mean for authors in terms of creative and publishing choices? Why is interdependence so important, and how can we be stronger together? Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss their ideas.

Campaigns and Collaboration: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Melissa Addey

Today on the ALLi Campaigns Podcast: Collaboration. The Alliance of Independent Authors runs certain core campaigns on an ongoing basis, as well as supporting other campaigns that reach out to us. A campaign doesn’t always have to be "yours" to be able to help. Collaboration is everything in campaign work, so here are some recent examples of how we are collaborating.

January 28, 2024
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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TwitterChat: How Authors should collaborate with Phil Simon

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How Authors should collaborate with Phil Simon

September 30, 2021
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Phil Simon: The Future of Indie Publishing Is All About Collaboration

My ALLi author guest this episode is Phil Simon, who has written a number of books on collaboration. We all know that self-publishing is a misleading term because most self-publishers work collaboratively with editors, designers, marketers, and other specialists to produce a book. Phil not only writes about collaboration, but practices it in the way he publishes.

September 12, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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The Ultimate Guide to Author Collaboration in Writing and Publishing

Indie authors are generous in sharing information and paying knowledge forward which has given us real competitive advantages. The Alliance of Independent Authors is built on such author collaboration. Others are entering formal collaboration partnerships in writing and publishing. Here is your Ultimate Guide to Author Collaboration in Writing and Publishing

May 18, 2020
Sacha Black
Business & Planning, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion, Top 100
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Marketing Self-published Books: An Innovative Idea for Building Global Reach

Like to build your presence in overseas markets but not sure how to reach countries that don't speak your language? Read about Kathryn Mortimer's innovative networking idea through global collaboration.

Orna Ross Director Alliance Of Independent Authors

Confidence, Collaboration and Convergence: A Look Back at Self-Publishing in 2018

In her self-publishing review of 2018, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors Orna Ross overviews this year's most notable trends

How to Practise Mindfulness in Your Writing

Why you should take time and be mindful not only in writing your book but also in the whole of the self-publishing process - by Lisa Ferland, a US indie author living in Sweden.

December 19, 2018
Lisa Ferland
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Writing
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Photo Of Two Authors At A Laptop Co-writing

5 Top Tips for Successful Co-writing

Ever thought of co-writing with another indie author? Aria Grace believes that every author ought to at least try it once - and explains why it's a good idea and shares top tips on how to do it successfully, including advice on finance and marketing.

October 17, 2018
Aria Grace
Writing
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Writing in Collaboration: Case Study of a Father-Daughter Author Team

Writing in collaboration with another author is a great way to boost your own productivity and to broaden your scope. Be inspired by this case study of a sparky father-and-daughter team behind the "author" LT Anderson.

Book Marketing: How Smart Collaboration Between Authors Helps Sell Books – A Case Study

Wondering whether joint promotions between authors are worthwhile? Read JJ Toner's case study of his recent collaboration with six other authors writing about WWII to pick up top tips on how to run one that genuinely engages readers.

Writing Collaboration Case Study: Romance Author + Rugby Player = Romance Novel in World of Sport – with Jane Harvey-Berrick & Stuart Reardon

An inspiring case study of how romance novelist Jane Harvey-Berrick spotted and acted upon an idea to write a novel in collaboration with professional rugby player and model Stuart Reardon, and it's proven very successful. Read it for ideas for such projects of your own.