How Authors Can Price Their Books for Profit: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Joe Solari
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by ALLi Editorial
7h ago
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Joe Solari explains how authors can price their books for profit. He challenges the idea that books are commodities, using Starbucks as an example of how to create value beyond price. Solari breaks down price elasticity, customer lifetime value, and direct sales, offering practical strategies to maximize revenue. The post How Authors Can Price Their Books for Profit: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Joe Solari appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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Creative Groups Call for AI Transparency Ahead of Paris Summit: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
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by Dan Holloway
1d ago
This week’s (I hope) single round-up of AI in the news has a couple of interesting stories, both highlighting concerns about AI transparency. First up are the results of a new Wiley report on research writers’ use of AI. The report is catchily titled ExplanAItions. The post Creative Groups Call for AI Transparency Ahead of Paris Summit: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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How to Recover from Author Burnout
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by ALLi Editorial
2d ago
Author burnout leaves writers unable to write, overwhelmed by deadlines, and questioning whether they can keep going. The demands of writing, publishing, and marketing—often managed alone—push creative professionals beyond their limits. The post How to Recover from Author Burnout appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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Monetize Your Public Speaking: Podcasts, Author Events, and Beyond: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
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by ALLi Editorial
3d ago
Alexa Nazzaro, founder of the Axel Author Group, discusses how authors can monetize public speaking through podcasts, author events, and other opportunities. Drawing on her background as a Toastmaster, corporate presentation trainer, Dale Carnegie trainer, and TEDx selection committee member, she outlines strategies for identifying speaking engagements, crafting effective author pitches, and making the most of speaking appearances to support an author’s career. The post Monetize Your Public Speaking: Podcasts, Author Events, and Beyond: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight appeared first on Th ..read more
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Feedback You Shouldn’t Ignore: Judges Speak About Self-Published Books
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by ALLi Editorial
4d ago
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson shares common critiques from award judges on self-published books, highlighting key areas—editing, formatting, and cover design—that authors should refine to improve their chances of success. The post Feedback You Shouldn’t Ignore: Judges Speak About Self-Published Books appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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Spotify Celebrates its First Full Year of Profit: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
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by Dan Holloway
4d ago
Spotify is excited. And it clearly thinks we should be excited, too. The company has been around for seventeen years (I am sure I have mentioned this before, but if you have even a passing interest in Spotify, the relationship between tech and the arts, or just cracking good television, you should check out the Netflix series The Playlist, which tells the story of Spotify’s early years using some clever narrative devices). And 2024 was its first full year of profitability. The post Spotify Celebrates its First Full Year of Profit: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway appeared first on The Se ..read more
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Bookshop.org Expands to E-Books; Authors Guild Launches Human Authored Certification: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dan Holloway
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by Dan Holloway
5d ago
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Bookshop.org’s new support for ebooks, giving indie authors more ways to reach readers while supporting local bookstores. He also covers the U.S. Copyright Office’s latest report on AI and copyright, which outlines how current laws apply to AI-assisted works, and the Authors Guild’s new Human Authored certification, designed to provide transparency about AI-generated content in books. The post Bookshop.org Expands to E-Books; Authors Guild Launches Human Authored Certification: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podca ..read more
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How To Sell Your Funny Fiction
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by ALLi Editorial
6d ago
Can you write humour? Or humor, depending on where you’re reading this? My answer to that is . . . probably. Yes. Yes, you can. Why am I hesitating? Perhaps it’s because, for many people, there’s a slightly different question. It’s not “Can I write funny?” but more a case of “Do I want to?” The post How To Sell Your Funny Fiction appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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Simon & Schuster Drops Blurbs, Encyclopaedia Britannica Eyes IPO, WH Smith Faces Uncertain Future: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
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by Dan Holloway
6d ago
The second round-up of the week has an interesting common thread. Each of the three stories represents the end of an era in some way. The first is more an item of amusing good riddance—an amuse-bouche in every sense. Simon & Schuster has announced that it won’t be pushing authors and editors to paste puff quotes on their covers. The post Simon & Schuster Drops Blurbs, Encyclopaedia Britannica Eyes IPO, WH Smith Faces Uncertain Future: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more
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Editing with Your Audience in Mind: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Matty Dalrymple
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by ALLi Editorial
1w ago
ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple speaks with Kathy Meis, founder and CEO of Bublish, about editing with your audience in mind. Kathy explains why authors should view their books as gifts to readers, designed to evoke specific emotions and experiences. She advises stepping back from the manuscript, studying the market, and understanding comparable titles to better position a book. Kathy also highlights the value of knowing your genre, reading reviews, and seeking editorial feedback to align with reader expectations. The post Editing with Your Audience in Mind: The Self-Publishing with ALL ..read more
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