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Spotify’s Deal with Publishers, End of Screenwriters’ Strike Show How Quickly Our Landscape is Changing: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Spotify’s deal with publishers and the resolution to the screenwriters’ strike illustrate how quickly our landscape is changing. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

October 20, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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ALLi Ten Word Story Competition Winner: Callie Browning

As part of the recent mini #SelfPubCon the Alliance of Independent Authors ran a ten word story competition in partnership with Kobo Writing Life. Today, we hear from the competition winner, mystery author Callie Browning. Congratulations to all the entrants and to Callie.

April 26, 2022
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Ten-Word Story Competition from ALLi and Kobo Writing Life

As part of the Alliance of Independent Authors' tenth-anniversary celebrations, we're running a Ten-word Story Competition, sponsored by Kobo Writing Life…

March 5, 2022
Kayleigh Brindley
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution

What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life

If there's one thing we can always be assured of, it's that marketing tactics and methods will be in a constant state of flux. Fads come and go, social media platforms come and go, advertising runs in cycles. Which is why the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is running a series of "What Sells Books in 2022" posts to bring you the most up to date tactics and tools for your writing business. This is What Sells Books in 2022: Kobo Writing Life.

February 21, 2022
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-publishing News: Authors Guild Contesting Time Limit on Copyright Damages Claims

Authors Guild lawsuit gets to the heart of the issue of time limits on claiming damages for copyright infringement.

November 10, 2021
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-publishing News: INKR, Kobo Plus, and the Rise of Writing Apps

In a week where apps dominate self-publishing news, Kobo Plus in Canada celebrates its 1st year with interesting insights into subscription readers' habits. INKR makes comics more accessible across languages. And AppSumo launches its Book Author Collection of apps.

August 11, 2021
Dan Holloway
News
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TwitterChat: Selling books in Canada with Mark Leslie Lefebvre

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Selling books in Canada with Mark Leslie Lefebvre

April 20, 2021
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-publishing News: Bookbub’s new feature

Bookbub introduce "related authors" feature for ads, Kobo introduces unlimited streaming, and Mark Dawson raises questions over chart position tactics.