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The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Self-Publishing Overwhelm

Being an indie author is a lot of work and no one said it would be easy. Which is undoubtably why so many of us, at all levels of publishing, still suffer with overwhelm. That's exactly what we're talking about today. Overcoming overwhelm is not only important but vital to the health of your business and your ability to continue writing. The Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team thanks its members for their contributions to today's post.

TwitterChat: How much time should you spend Marketing vs Writing?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about How much time should you spend Marketing vs Writing?

TwitterChat: Planning Your Year with Kathryn Lang

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Planning Your Year with Kathryn Lang

Time Management Tips for Authors, Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

What are the best time management tips for authors? Our Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director Orna Ross.

What are the Industry Standards for Paperback Books? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

What are the industry standards and best practices for paperback books? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross,and this month they'll be answering this question and more.

Encore Month: How to Outsource Like a Pro

Effective outsourcing is a skill in itself, and it can be daunting. Jyotsna Ramachamdran offers expert advice on how to outsource your requirements in a way that will ensure the best end result for your self-publishing project.

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Writing: How to Find More Time to Write

How to find time to write by examining your current habits and building realistic plans that will be effectively within the particular context of your life and circumstances, by Open University Creative Writing tutor Dr Louise Tondeur.

Opinion: How Should Indie Authors Manage Their Time – and Should We Even Try?

As an indie author, should you employ businesslike time management strategies, or will they kill off your creativity and do more harm than good? Debbie Young considers the options.

Writing: How Authors Can Speed Up Research with Speed Reading

How indie authors can use speedreading to help them self-publish faster by shortening research time - and other exciting benefits, by world champion Dan Holloway.

Fringe Highlight: Author Productivity with Mark McGuinness

If you struggle to find time for your writing and publishing amid the demands and distractions of 21st century life, this session is for you! Mark will help you carve out time consistently, while still managing all the other important commitments in your life.

Stop Wasting Time and Money on Book Marketing That Doesn’t Work: Ali Dewji

Ali will teach you how to avoid wasting your precious energy and budget on activities that won't result in book sales, using his T.R.A.C.K. book marketing system.

Opinion: Take Your Time to Self-publish Well

Why it's important for indie authors to take their time to self-publish - by ALLi Partner member Taryn Johnston