Name: PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
Start: 2026-04-03T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-03T14:00:00+01:00
Location: ALLi Podcast

Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News | October 21, 2025 | With Dan Holloway

News Summary: SelfPubCon25 Highlights New Marketing, Streaming, and Reader Connection Trends

Last weekend was ALLi’s SelfPubCon25. Did I mention that? It was also Frankfurt Book Fair during the week, and I’ll look in the next column at some of the themes emerging from that. But I want to start where it really matters—with our own event and the key topics that came out on the subject “New Trends in Self-Publishing.”

Audio Interview: How Indie Authors Build Loyal Readers With Dale L. Roberts and J. Kevin Tumlinson

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dale L. Roberts talks with J. Kevin Tumlinson about building a personal author brand that attracts loyal readers. They explain why branding is about human connection rather than logos, how your mindset can shape your writing career, and how to create a brand that grows with you. The conversation includes practical tips on finding your voice, taking smart risks, and building long-term relationships with your audience.

How Zines Can Boost Creativity and Build Reader Connections: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Rebekah Lambert, a poet, playwright, content strategist, and founder of the Freelance Jungle, about how authors can produce and distribute zines. They discuss how zines give writers permission not to be perfect, offer a low-pressure way to spark creativity, and help both fiction and nonfiction authors deepen connections with readers.