Indie Authors and Copyright Debates
ALLi continues to work on development of its Copyright Bill of Rights (working title) for the global self-published author in…
Opinion: Why Indie Authors Should Dare to be Different – by Kyle Waller
Debut novelist Kyle Waller, survivor of severe depression, writes with passion about how the freedom of his status as an indie author allows him to write from the heart about mental illness in his dystopian novel
Opinion: What’s the Biggest Turning Point for Indie Authors?
Take inspiration and encouragement from ALLi authors who share the key turning points in their indie author careers, from first discovering self-publishing to mastering writing craft and marketing.
Opinion: A Celebration of the Generous Spirit of Indie Authors and the Self-publishing Community
Why indie authors are better together - an eloquent tribute by fantasy writer McKenzie Austin to the generous spirit that makes us greater than the sum our our parts
Self-Publishing Predictions for 2018
Hit the new year running by reading Orna Ross's insightful predictions of the new opportunities and challenges facing indie authors in 2018 - and feel free to add your own ideas.
The Most Significant Events for Indie Authors in 2017
ALLi founder and director Orna Ross reflects on the state of self-publishing at the close of 2017 and gives great advice on how to move forward successfully as an indie author in 2018
An Indie Author Gives Thanks
Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving or a routine Thursday, this is a perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be indie authors today.
Writing: 6 Good Reasons to Write a Non-fiction Book
6 good reasons to write non-fiction, by Australian publisher and ALLi partner member Ann Wilson - should you be doing it too?
Alliance of Independent Authors Self-Publishing Predictions 2017
We did a call-out on our ALLi Member Forum for some member predictions for 2017. Here are their thoughts and those of ALLi Director, Orna Ross. You can add your prediction in the comments.
Successful Indie Authors 2016: Part One
Alliance of Independent Authors members celebrate their 2016 self-publishing successes. Wishing all indie authors a happy and creative 2017!
Self-Publishers: Until You Know How To Market Your Books, Don’t Pay For A Book Marketing Service
Too many self-publishers want to offload marketing tasks but the Alliance of Independent Authors recommends understanding where your book fits in the marketplace and how to sell it first.
Sunday Success Stories: My Indie Author Adventure – with Laurence O’Bryan
Irish novelist Laurence O'Bryan describes his journey from trade-published thriller writer to indie author and professional book promoter, in the first of a new series profiling the many different routes and adventures available to the indie author.