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

Audio Interview: Why a Manuscript Assessment Can Save Authors Time and Money, with Howard Lovy and Tim McConnehey

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Tim McConnehey, founder and CEO of Izzard Ink Publishing, about why a manuscript assessment can be a crucial first step before a full developmental edit. They discuss how clear, practical evaluations help authors focus their revisions, save time, and make smarter decisions about editing and publishing. The conversation also looks at how early feedback on structure, voice, and market fit can strengthen a book’s long-term prospects.

February 25, 2026
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi Podcast | Member Q&A | Michael La Ronn | Sacha Black | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast

Finding the Right Publishing Mentor and How to Navigate Reviews, Translations, and Book Pricing: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how an author can find a reliable publishing mentor, when to seek paid help, and low-cost community options to avoid overspending.

November 2, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Member Q&A | Michael La Ronn | Sacha Black | Proudly Sponsored By | Bookvault | SelfPublishi…

Should You Try to Turn Your Book into a Film or TV Series? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth an author’s time to pursue turning a book into a film or TV series—and why it might be more effective to let the industry come to you.

Self-Publishing | With ALLi | Member Q&A | Proudly Sponsored By | Bookvault | SelfPublishingAdvice.org/podcast | Michael L…

Should You Hire a Marketing Company to Launch Your Book? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth hiring a marketing company to promote your second book—and why many authors might be better off learning to market themselves first.

Tackling Creative Challenges and Adapting to Change: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative challenges, including patience, mindset, and balancing creative freedom with traditional publishing ambitions. Joanna shares her experience submitting her novel Blood Vintage to traditional publishers, while Orna reflects on how family obligations disrupted her plans and required a flexible approach to creativity.

January 12, 2025
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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Should Debut Authors Focus Prelaunch Efforts on Amazon or Go Wide? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether debut authors should focus their prelaunch efforts on Amazon or consider a wider approach, including using universal links.

December 29, 2024
ALLi Editorial
Podcast
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New AI Tools for Advertising on Amazon: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

As I have reported many times, when it comes to using AI tools, the author community is divided—both within itself and, individually, when it comes to what kind of AI we are talking about. Assistive tools are consistently seen as more acceptable and are more readily used than generative ones.

October 17, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Announcing the Best Book Blurb Competition – Entry Now Open

We’re thrilled to announce that entry to the Best Book Blurb Competition is officially OPEN! Showcase your marketing skills and compete for fantastic publishing prizes, all leading up to our Publishing for Profit Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon24).

Should I Copyright My Book? Your Indie Author Copyright Questions Answered

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post we'll explore some common indie author copyright questions. From whether copyrighting your work is even necessary, to whether using a trademarked name in your book is possible. If these FAQs get you thinking, you’ll find more information about ALLi’s book 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered at the end of this post.

Self-Publishing Advice Podcasts 2021 Round Up Part 2

Throughout December, we've been rounding up the best posts, podcasts and ultimate guides from 2021. Today is no different. In this post, we bring you a selection of the best advanced and self-publishing news podcasts from 2021. And, of course, you can count on us to come back with more self-publishing advice podcasts in 2022.

December 21, 2021
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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TwitterChat: Lessons from SelfPubCon 2020

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Lessons from SelfPubCon 2020

October 27, 2020
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Catch up with our Free Online Self-Publishing Advice Conference

Missed ALLi's Self-publishing Advice Conferences after the London Book Fair? Then catch up with sessions here - for a limited time only!

March 20, 2019
Sacha Black
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