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Ain’t I an Author? Why Self-publishing Changes Everything for Everyone in Publishing

March 9, 2020
Orna Ross
ALLI Campaigns, Debate & Opinion, Self-Publishing LIfe
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Self-publishing is much more than an alternative route to market for authors, says Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors in her opinion post this month. Drawing on two new reports about conditions for authors, she explores myths and misunderstandings about authorship that are relics from an age that's now over. And explains how self-publishing changes everything for everyone in publishing.

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Opinion: Are We in a Pulp Fiction Reprisal?

You'd be forgiven for thinking technology has eradicated the days of old. But not so fast, author member Christopher Wills has a different opinion. He's here to examine the similarities between the current ebook era and the early twentieth century pulp fiction era.

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Opinion: Don’t Be the Inadvertent Bully to Fellow Indie Authors

Ever felt silly for not being more of a technology expert? Don't let others get you down, says Barb Drozdowich - it's for the others to change their vocabulary and be more understanding, especially on social media.

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Opinion: Why I’m Dreaming of Becoming a Mid-List Author

January 21, 2019
Kassandra Lamb
Debate & Opinion, Running An Author Business
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Feeling stressed by the pressure to become a bestseller? Think only making the top of the sales charts will do? Think again. Kassandra Lamb explains why she's happy to aim for the mid-list, drawing on previous career experience.

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Opinion: Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet as an Indie Author

December 10, 2018
Debbie Young
Book Editorial Advice, Book Production & Distribution Advice, Book Promotion & Marketing Advice, Debate & Opinion, Running An Author Business
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To help you concentrate your thoughts for a successful new year of self-publishing, here's a chance to revisit the most relevant opinion posts from the AskALLi blog in 2018. Here's to our best year yet as indie authors!

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Opinion: Why I Don’t Worry About Amazon Reviews

Frustrated by concerns about Amazon's reviews process? Take heart from this post updating you on ALLi's consultations with Amazon, and Barry Faulkner's reality check on readers' attitudes.

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Opinion: Weird Things People Say to Indie Authors – and How to Reply

Honestly, the weird things people say to indie authors... Alex Klaushofer raises a laugh - and some community spirit among indie authors - with the results of her recent informal survey of odd comments writers receive - and suggests some smart responses.

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