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Happy Read an E-Book Week and “Consent or Pay” from Facebook/Meta: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

In the latest episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway highlights the celebration of Read an E-Book Week, emphasizing the importance and diversity of indie e-books available on platforms like Smashwords, encouraging readers to explore and embrace the digital reading experience. Dan also brings updates from the world of digital publishing just before the London Book Fair, including the controversial “consent or pay” program by Facebook/Meta and the significant policy changes by Gmail and Yahoo Mail affecting bulk mailing lists.

Self-publishing News: Facebook to Launch Self-publishing Platform

Facebook launches self-publishing platform to pay content providers. Substack accused of lack of transparency over advances.

Self-publishing News: The Changing Audiobooks Landscape

Audiblegate and Storytel have changed the audiobook landscape and what Facebook's Australian news ban means

February 24, 2021
Dan Holloway
News
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TwitterChat: Getting the Most From Online Communities

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Getting the Most From Online Communities

September 29, 2020
Timothy Lewis
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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TwitterChat: Running Author Live Shows and Podcasts

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about running Author Live Shows and Podcasts

Advanced Use of Social Media for Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast

Social media is one of the most effective ways for authors to reach readers and amplify their message at the same time. In this advanced salon, Orna and Joanna cover how to use social media creatively and mindfully, including broadcasting versus engagement, tools and tech, and how to measure success.

July 10, 2020
Howard Lovy
Business & Planning, Podcast, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies, With Rachel Thompson

What can you do today to master social media book marketing strategies? Which strategies work and which are a waste…

Self-Publishing News: The Value of Libraries

Big publishers change ebook terms for libraries, while libraries create new opportunities for indies, and what does Libra, Facebook's new cryptocurrency, mean for indies?

Organic Facebook Reach for Authors: A Posting Strategy

Facebook pages are a staple of every indie author's marketing box. Whether it's for advertising or organic reach, they've been a vital asset for years. But with an increasingly saturated Facebook feed, the organic reach you're able to get without paying has shrunk to virtually nothing. ALLi author member Maggie Lynch shares her top tips for boosting organic Facebook reach for authors.