Indie Author Book Awards Update: September 2023

Literary organizations are increasingly finding ways to ensure their programs recognize and celebrate a diverse range of voices and perspectives in literature. Not only does this benefit the entire book-loving community, but also importantly: these updates benefit authors, the people who are using their voices to share diverse stories.

September 26, 2023
AskALLi Team
Campaigns
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Open Up to Indie Authors: Campaign Update from ALLi

For ten years, the Alliance of Independent Authors has worked to improve representation for indie authors. One aspect of that work has been getting organizations, awards and services to open their doors to self-publishers. We're delighted to have recently appointed a dedicated manager, Melissa Addey, for this important work and to have updated our Open Up To Indie Authors campaign and "Open Up" guidebook series. This is our Open Up To Indie Authors Campaign update.

Self-publishing News: Awards for Indies

Several ALLi authors are among those on the shortlist for the first selfie Awards, and threats of digital sales tax in the US.

February 12, 2019
Dan Holloway
News
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Campaigns: Case Study of an Indie Author Partnership with Libraries

Wondering how to build a better relationship with your local public library? Here's an inspiring case study by Raegan Teller about Richland Library, South Carolina.

November 6, 2017
Raegan Teller
Campaigns
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Opinion: Why We Need the Publishing Trade to Open Up More to Indies

Coming soon: new revised edition of "Opening Up To Indie Authors" - and why we still need ti

May 15, 2017
Admin
Campaigns, Opinion, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Will you help us spread the word about #IndieAuthorFringe?

We want to make sure that indie's all over the world know about our #IndieAuthorFringe event. Please help us out by spreading the word to other writers and authors you know, and let the writing groups and communities you're part of know about the event too.

Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn: Video, Podcast & Event Recap

Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Self-Publishing Salon, a live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry, and provide an update on the latest tools and techniques that are helping them achieve their writing and publishing goals.

April 29, 2017
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Sunday Success Stories: ALLis Are Guest Speakers at Romantic Novelists’ Association Conference

English author Alison Morton shares the experience of flying the flag for indie authors at the recent Romantic Novelists' Association…

Writing: RNA Admits First Indie Author

Slowly but surely writing and publishing organisations are opening up to indie authors, not least because of ALLi’s tireless campaigning and…

Name And Gain: Role Models Opening Up To Indie Authors

You've heard of "Name and Shame"? This post is all about "Name and Gain"! We believe the entire publishing industry…

September 1, 2014
Orna Ross
Opinion
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Image Of A Tightrope Walker Carefully Balancing On A High Wire

Opinion: Why We Need to Talk About Ethics in Self-publishing

Historical novelist Jane Steen turns the spotlight on ethical issues - an aspect of self-publishing that she deems to be…

Update: What’s Next for Opening Up to Indie Authors?

Every so often, we like to offer a quick recap on what's happening with one of our major campaigns of…

July 1, 2014
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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