Opinion: Now NaNoWriMo’s Over, How About NoPCMo?
As writers all over the world report on the results of their NaNoWriMo, ALLi blog editor Debbie Young proposes NoPCMo…
Writing: Should The Self-published Author Use A Pen-Name (Pseudonym)?
Trade publishers are notoriously wary of using the same author name across different genres, or of using a name that…
Writing: The Challenge of Changing Genres
Changing genres is a risky business, and the freedom to take such risks is one of the many benefits of…
Writing: Charitable Causes as Motivation
Blog editor Debbie Young explains how helping a favourite charity can be great motivation for self-published writers and indie authors,…
Will NaNoWriMo Help You Publish A Novel? Why This Self-Published Author Thinks It Will
Fantasty writer Chele Cooke makes a great case for aspiring self-published authors to use NaNoWriMo as a stepping-stone to publishing a…
How Writing “Small Stones” Hones the Writer’s Craft
For today's Writing Craft strand, novelist Satya Robyn explains the meaning, process and value of writing "small stones" - tiny…
5 Cures for the Self-Published Writer’s Block
It's a rare writer who never suffers from writer's block. If you do, you're in good company: it hampers even…
Never Give Up Your Dreams of Being a Successful Self-Published Writer
Artist and author Natalie Buske Thomas shares her inspiring story of how she never gave up on her painting, despite…
How to Edit Your Own Work Before You Self-Publish Your Book
Whether or not your budget will stretch to a professional proofreader or copy editor, writing coach Derbhile Dromey's down-to-earth advice…
7 Ways To Integrate Your Writing & Your Day Job
Sci-fi and YA author Steven O'Connor provides practical tips for self-published authors to maximise their writing time without giving up…
How I Do It: Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. This week: Liliana Hart.
"I’d definitely recommend writing a series to hook readers." Liliana Hart talks about the writing and publishing strategies that have seen…
Indie Authors: How To Use Story to Sell Story
What if you could promote your books simply by telling stories? It seems like a natural fit – you’re a…