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Is Reading in Print ‘Better?’ Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Is reading in print "better?" Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

December 22, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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How To Sell Your Books In Bookstores With Image Of A Bookstore Shelf

How to Get Your Self-Published Books into Bookstores

For many of our members at The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), getting their self-published books into bookstores is part of their author dream. But how do you tell a bookstore about your work, what’s the best way to approach them, and what can you expect from selling in this way?

October 9, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How Authors Use IngramSpark and KDP Together: A Step-by-Step Guide

If an author wants to maximise readers, booksales, and profits on print books, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) recommends simultaneously publishing print-on-demand (POD) on both KDP Print (Amazon’s POD service) and IngramSpark (Ingram’s POD service for authors). This article explains how and why and offers a step-by-step guide.

May 21, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Ultimate Guide to Selling Print Books Direct from Your Author Website

Are you happy to sell ebooks and audiobooks direct from your author website but you balk at print? It may not be as complex as you think. Today the Alliance of Independent Authors brings you the ultimate guide to selling print books direct from your author website

May 8, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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The Ultimate Guide to Formatting Your Print Book

The book is done. Hurrah. You've finished a draft, even had it edited. Now you need to format it and get the thing printed. But how? The Alliance of Independent Authors is pleased to welcome Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur and Atticus to explain how you can format your book for print. This is the ultimate guide to formatting your print book.

When Amazon Reduces Your Print Book Prices Unexpectedly

Wondering why Amazon sometimes reduces prices of your print books without telling you? Wondering whose pocket the discount comes out of? This post tells you why it's good news for the author and how to make the most of it.

January 24, 2019
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Array Of Helena Halme's Books Including Her Box Set

Paperback Box Set: How, When & Why to Self-publish One

Ever thought about self-publishing a box set in paperback form? It's easier than you might think - and a great supplement to an ebook box set. Helena Halme talks you through the process in this helpful post.

July 5, 2018
Helena Halme
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Book Production Top Tip: How and Why to Use Both CreateSpace (KDPPrint) and IngramSpark to Self-publish Print Books – and A Special Free Offer for ALLi Members

Whether you're new to self-publishing paperbacks or an established user of print-on-demand, this post provides a handy reminder of how to use CreateSpace and IngramSpark together to maximise your reach - and how ALLi members can make substantial cost savings

January 4, 2018
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Photo Of Christmas Tree Decked With Miniature Book Labels

Book Marketing: How to Sell More Print Books in December

How to make the most of the additional opportunities the festive season brings to sell paperback copies of your self-published books - and to plan ahead for Christmas 2018!