Self-publishing News: All the Fun of the Fair
Given that last week was dominated by London Book Fair (several of this week's images were taken there showing ALLi's…
Get It Written: Understanding The Seven Stages of the Writing Process: Orna Ross & Jerome Griffin
Novelists Jerome Griffin and Orna Ross, ALLi Director, discuss the seven stages of conscious creation as they relate to writing. Understanding the different requirements of each stage from concept to completion can, Orna argues, up your writing speed, ensure you're more likely to finish well, and improve your writing craft.
Self-publishing News: New Kid on the Block
Looking through my notes on this week's news, I can tell event season is about to be upon us. Stories…
Self-publishing News: On the High Street
As I reported last week, as we went to press I was just finishing talking to a group of 30…
Do you need a reason to attend Indie Author Fringe?
The agenda for March 18th Online Indie Author Fringe conference will include topics that are aimed at beginner, intermediate, and advanced authors. So no matter where you are in your writing or author journey, there will be a session that personally speaks to you.
Self-publishing News: Eyes on the Prize
It was only last week that the drums were rolling in anticipation of the Indie Author Fringe that accompanied Frankfurt…
Self-publishing News: All the Fun of the Fair
This week has been all about Frankfurt Book Fair for many in book business land. For others among us, it…
3 weeks until Indie Author Fringe
We’re on a three-week countdown to our final Indie Author Fringe online conference of 2016. This fringe to the Frankfurt Book Fair is being held on October 22nd, and is focused on helping you run your author business. As well as actionable advice and expertise from other indie authors and industry experts, we have session giveaways and Ingram Spark discounts.
Opinion: Why It’s Worth Setting Up Local Author Meet-up Groups
ALLi Author Advice Centre Editor Debbie Young, who runs two local meetups for indie authors, shares top tips for how to run an effective group for self-publishing writers to network in real life, instead of just online
Podcast: Stop! Don’t launch your book without following these 6 crucial steps from Kathy Meis
Today’s book marketplace is highly competitive. You need to bring you’re A-game not only on the craft side, but on the business side.In our latest Indie Author Fringe podcast, Kathy Meis from Bublish delves into the six crucial steps that authors need to take before launching their book.
Self-publishing News: Indie Author Fringe
Dan is back with his weekly self-publishing roundup that includes Indie Author Fringe, Self-publishing in print, and Kindle sales in India news. Plus speech recognition tech news.
Podcast: 10 Trends Driving the Future of Publishing with Mark Coker
In our latest ALLi podcast, Smashword's Mark Coker, shares his insights about 10 trends that are driving the future of publishing, and your role as an indie author to help shape that future. He encourages us to imagine the publishing future we want, and then make the decisions today that bring it to fruition.