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Podcast: Ebooks on Bookshop.org: What Does It Mean for Indie Authors?

In 2020, Bookshop.org disrupted the bookselling space with a mission to support independent bookstores while enabling readers to buy print books online. That mission has now expanded to ebooks, with titles distributed through Draft2Digital. In this conversation, Orna Ross is joined by Kris Austin of Draft2Digital and Nick Hunt of Bookshop.org to examine what this shift means for authors. Indie authorship is not the same as indie bookselling. Where do those interests overlap, and where do they diverge? And how can self-publishers make the most of this opportunity?
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Create More Time For Your Writing

Taking It Easy — Seven Ways to Create More Time for Your Writing: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, discover practical ways to reclaim time and focus for your writing in an age of constant distraction and AI-driven tools. Troy Lambert breaks down seven realistic strategies for using your tools more deliberately and managing your time more efficiently. The session offers grounded, actionable ideas to help writers protect their creative energy, reduce overwhelm, and make consistent progress on their work.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Jonathan Posner

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Jonathan Posner Writes Tudor-Era Adventures and Built a Publishing Company to Guide New Writers

My ALLi author guest this episode is Jonathan Posner, an indie author who writes historical action-adventure set in the Tudor period. After years of self-publishing, he used what he learned to build his own imprint, which has grown into a publishing company that guides new authors through the indie process. His goal is to give writers the support he wished he had when he started.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi Podcast | News Analysis & | Commentary | Dan Holloway | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

News Podcast: Amazon’s New Algorithm Shakes Up Book Discoverability While Substack Offers Steadier Path for Authors

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway takes a close look at Amazon’s new book discovery algorithm and how it may be impacting indie authors’ visibility and sales stability. He contrasts the uncertainty of platform-dependent publishing with the growing reliability of direct sales, particularly through Substack, where income trends show consistent returns for authors building engaged readerships. Dan explains what these shifts mean for indie authors trying to build sustainable careers in a changing marketplace.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Conference | Highlight | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Leveraging Professional Services for Profitability with Reedsy: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Martin Cavannagh of Reedsy moderates a panel with editor Rebecca Heyman, designer Danna Mathias Steele, and marketeer Ricardo Fayet. The session examines the role of professional services in the success of self-published books, focusing on how expert editing, design, and marketing can increase sales and long-term profitability. The discussion also outlines how Reedsy’s marketplace connects authors with established industry professionals and includes case studies of authors who improved their publishing results through professional partnerships.
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Conference | Highlight | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Maximizing Profit with IngramSpark: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Ben Hughes, senior manager of business development for IngramSpark UK and AU, moderates a panel with successful authors who are thriving on the platform. The discussion explores how these writers have increased their earnings by leveraging IngramSpark’s global reach, print-on-demand services, and wide distribution network. The session covers practical tips on cost-effective publishing and strategies for improving profitability, offering insights into how independent authors have built sustainable, profitable careers.
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Alliance Of Independent Authors | Library Of Congress Invite, | Award-Winning Cover, | Editor’s Pick, And More: | ALLi Team.

Kickstarter Success, Comic-Con Debut, a 15-Year Novel Journey, and More: ALLi Member Milestones August 2025

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our ALLi Member Milestones, August 2025, celebrate the successes of author members Jeff Probst, Whitney Cubbison, Michael Maloof, Simona Rinfreschi, Helen Parker-Drabble, Laura Drake, and Amber Hathaway. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone!
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Creative | Self-Publishing | Orna Ross | Joanna Penn | Proudly | Sponsored By | Bookvault |…

Advice Podcast: How Indie Authors Can Approach Poetry and Short Fiction with Purpose and Freedom

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn talk about the creative process behind poetry and short fiction. They reflect on how they decide what form a piece should take, how emotion and memory shape their work, and why writing short can sometimes be harder than long. They also discuss editing, publishing, and why indie authors have the freedom to write what matters to them.
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