In this month’s Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss opportunities for indie authors in 2023. The rise of AI tools, the growth of the creator economy, and the emergence of previously underrepresented writers and genres mean 2023 looks set to be an exciting year to be writing and publishing books. In this AskALLi Podcast, Orna and Joanna survey the opportunities and challenges for indie authors aiming to make better books and reach more readers in the year ahead. The post Opportunities for Indie Authors in 2023: Advanced Self-Publis ..read more

Authors Guild backs antitrust lawsuit against Google that claims its advertising dominance damages journalism. The post Self-publishing News: Journalism in the News as Authors Guild Backs Google Antitrust Suit and Substack Increases Its Offering appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

Twelve business models for authors based around publishing books and related products and services, most widely used by members of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Which one is right for you? The post Publishing Business Models for Authors appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

For some, being an indie author is the dream, for others it's a traditional contract. And for others still finding the perfect balance between the two is the real dream. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors is talking to several ALLi members today, all of whom are hybrid authors. This is the ultimate guide to being a hybrid author. The post The Ultimate Guide to Being a Hybrid Author appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Penny Sansevieri discusses the seven ways to build direct connections with readers. The post Seven Ways to Build Direct Connection with Readers, With Penny Sansevieri — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

KDP Select paid $522m in 2022. Wizards of the Coast Agrees to Dungeons and Dragons Creative Commons License. The post Self-publishing News: KDP Select paid $522m in 2022 – so just how big is the indie ebook market? appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

My ALLi author guest this episode is Millicent Eidson, a retired public health veterinarian and epidemiologist who worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with state health departments. Now she's the author of the Maya Maguire microbial mystery series, which seeks to make public health and climate change understandable and even entertaining to a general audience, something that is necessary in the age of pandemics. The post Inspirational Indie Author Interview. Millicent Eidson: Retired Epidemiologist Writes Mystery Series to Make Public Health Understandable in the Age ..read more

Can I use IngramSpark and KDP together? That's the question the Alliance of independent authors is answering in today's post. The post Can I Use IngramSpark and KDP Together? appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

The holiday season is upon us. No matter what festivals you celebrate, whether it's summer or winter right now, a holiday period is a great opportunity to do something special and promote your books. That's what the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team is focusing on today. How to maximise seasonal book sales. The post Why Indie Authors Should Publish Gift Books appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more

Cover plagiarism is one of the topics covered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black. Other questions include: In the United States, should I register my copyright to send ARCs to readers? Does ALLi… The post Cover Plagiarism, Registering Copyrights for ARCs, Character Backstories, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast appeared first on Self-Publishing Advice Center from the Alliance of Independent Authors ..read more