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A Salary for Novelists: What do you think?

At ALLi we're always looking at different business models for authors and a salary for novelists is a new one on us. A recent innovation announced by De Montfort Literature (DML) will pay writers a small annual salary to write novels, which DML will produce, distribute and promote. We thought we'd ask ALLi Advisors what they think of a salary for novelists. And, of course, we're interested in you our members and readers, and what you think.

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The Author’s Ultimate Guide to Multiple Streams of Income

Multiple streams of income is more than a buzzword. It's a business model, it's a mindset and it's the best way to ensure a sustainable income from your publishing. Today, the AskALLi team dives deep into the topic and ALLi members weigh in. This is the Alliance of Independent Authors' ultimate guide to multiple streams of income.

TwitterChat: How many books do you need to sell to be a full-time author?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How many books do you need to sell to be a full-time author?

September 7, 2021
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Best Business Tips of 2020 for Indie Authors

As we near the end of the year, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team wanted to use December to look back at 2020 and the range of ultimate guides and posts we've created to help you write, publish and market your books. Today, we've collated all of the business posts, podcasts and books from the team to help you improve your business skills. Here are the best business tips of 2020.

The Self-Publishing Advice Conference: Free for Another 24 Hours

On Saturday we ran the Self-Publishing Advice Conference Spring 2020 -- 24 sessions over 24 hours on the theme of boosting your author income. Sacha Black asks: have you registered and tuned in yet? If not, now is the time. The self-publishing advice conference is free for another 24 hours.

March 16, 2020
Orna Ross
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Opinion: Why Creative Assets are Key to Income and Influence for Indie Authors (and What They Are)

A must-read post by Orna Ross explaining the crucial role of your creative assets will play in enabling you to build a successful career as an indie author. Make sure you understand what they are - and that you have control of them.

Patreon as an Additional Income Stream for Your Indie Author Business

Wondering how to add extra income streams to your indie author business? Read Henry Hyde's inspiring case study of how he's built a significant new income via Patreon in a matter of weeks.