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Opinion: A First-Timer’s View of the London Book Fair

Wondering whether visiting London Book Fair is worthwhile for indie authors? Read Steve Shahbazian's enticing report of what he gained from his first trip and why he thinks it's a great idea for all self-publishing writers, aspiring or established.

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Indie Author Collaboration Case Study: Working with a Major Local Employer

Ever tried working together with big neighbourhood employers to find new readers for your books? Find out how a team of ALLi authors struck up a great relationship with a major corporation to sell their books to their employees.

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Book Marketing: How I Found Success in a Bookstore – A Case Study by Jonathan Hope

Think it's not possible to get your self-published book into a bookstore? Think again - and take inspiration from this fab case study of a fellow indie author's success.

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How to Use Leaflets to Market Your Self-published Books

Here's an easy way to promote your books at next to no cost at events: check out Richard Dee's home-printed leaflets with extracts of his books.

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How to Host An Inclusive Literary Festival: Debbie Young

Ever thought you'd like to run a local literary event? Debbie Young, the organizer of a local village festival offers top tips on how (and why) to organize your own -- and do it your way.

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