Self-Publishing with ALLi

Does Social Media Still Sell Books? With Orna Ross

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross explores what social media can — and can't — do for indie authors in a landscape that has changed beyond recognition. Listen for tips on...

How to Successfully Change Genres and Topics: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

31 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how to successfully pivot from on...

News: Spotify Expands AI Audiobook Tools; Barnes & Noble Contradicts Itself on AI; Commonwealth Prize Controversy

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway covers a week dominated by AI controversy: Spotify's expanded ElevenLabs partnership for se...

How One Indie Author-Illustrator Cracked the Kids' Graphic Novel Market, with Anna Featherstone and Mike Barry

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Anna Featherstone speaks with indie author-illustrator Mike Barry about the production and distribution...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #210: D. K. Marie. Romance Author Discusses Hope, Healing, and Building an Indie Career on Her Own Terms

24 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is D. K. Marie, a Michigan-based romance author who writes stories about second chances, emotional healing, and hope. She's move...

News: AI-Powered Scams Target Writers; Audible Opens Pop-Up Bookstore; Anthropic Fairness Hearing Update

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway opens with an urgent warning from Writer Beware's Victoria Strauss about two new AI-generat...

Interview: What Genre Conventions Teach Authors About Professional Book Cover Design with Howard Lovy and Michele DeFilippo

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, about the role genre conventions play i...

Where Friction Hides in Your Author Business (And When It Might Be Useful), with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the concept of friction in the author business — the stuff that stop...

News: BookTok Bestseller List Launches in the UK; Subscription Boxes Drive Charts; Have Special Editions Peaked?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway examines three interconnected stories about how books get discovered and sold. He reports o...

Why Indie Authors Should Ignore the Market's Mood and Focus on Their Mission, with Joe Solari

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari draws a lesson from Jeff Bezos's early years at Amazon — when Wall Street was calling it amazon...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #209: Muhammad Atique. Author Explores AI, Algorithms, and Human Connection in the Digital Age

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Muhammad Atique, an author and lecturer whose journey has taken him from Pakistan to China, the United States, and now New Ze...

News: Audible Retires Legacy Royalty Model; Oscars Rule on AI; Publishing Industry AI Survey

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway breaks down Audible's decision to retire its legacy royalty model by the end of 2026, expla...

Guided Selling for Authors: Taking Readers by the Hand, with Orna Ross

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Orna Ross explores guided selling for authors: how indie authors can help readers find the right book or next step into their ecosyst...

Legal Reviews, ISBN Ownership, and Pre-Order Pitfalls: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether authors of memoir and creat...

News: BookCon Returns with a Welcome for Indie Authors; Anthropic Settlement Class Reaches 91%

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway reports on the return of BookCon to New York after a pandemic-era hiatus, where the Indie A...

Interview: Beyond Bookshops — Bulk Sales, Gifting and Alternative Distribution, with Anna Featherstone and Andrew Griffiths

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Anna Featherstone speaks with bestselling business author Andrew Griffiths about the production and dis...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #208: Biba Pearce. Crime and Romance Author Builds Six-Figure Career Across Multiple Pen Names

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Biba Pearce, an award-winning author with more than fifty novels across crime, romance, and cozy mystery. She's built a six-f...

News: Draft2Digital Introduces Fees; Bookshop.org Reports Record Sales

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway examines Draft2Digital's decision to introduce fees for the first time — a $20 account ac...

Interview: How Authors Can Work Effectively with Book Designers with Howard Lovy and Allyson Longueira

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Allyson Longueira, associate director of publishing at the graduate program in cre...

News: Amazon Retires Early Kindles; Publishing Scam Emails on the Rise

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway reports on Amazon's decision to withdraw online support from Kindle devices released in 201...

Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #207: Darnnell Reese. Desert Storm Veteran Breaks Decades of Silence on Trauma; Turns to Faith and Writing to Confront Bullies

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Darnnell Reese, a Desert Storm combat veteran and former Military Intelligence analyst. During her service, she experienced t...

News: Bookstores Call for Faster Response; AI Micro Drama Deal Sparks Author Backlash

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on new insights into what bookstores want from publishers and how indie...

Substack as a Marketing Tool for Indie Authors, with Orna Ross

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Substack a smart marketing tool for indie authors? In this episode, Orna Ross explores the platform's strengths for marketing fiction, poetry, and ...

When Amazon Closes Your Account: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss what happens when Amazon or Google ...

News: Social Media Lawsuits Grow; Supreme Court Ruling Shapes AI Copyright Debate

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on a major U.S. lawsuit awarding damages over social media addiction an...

Interview: Verse, Visuals, and Special Edition Decisions — Making a Book with Intention, Featuring Anna Featherstone and Lande Jewels

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Anna Featherstone explores with author Lande Jewels the many decisions that surround and extend beyond writi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #206: Cliff Lovette Reinvents Himself as a Storyteller After a Career in Entertainment Law

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Cliff Lovette, an Atlanta-based author who came to fiction after a long career as an entertainment lawyer, working with major...

News: 'Shy Girl' Controversy Raises AI Editing Questions; Self-Publishing Surge Sparks Debate

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway examines the fallout from the "Shy Girl" controversy, where allegations of AI-a...

Interview: Why Self-Editing Matters and How to Strengthen Your Manuscript Before Hiring an Editor, with Howard Lovy and Katie Chambers

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Katie Chambers of Beacon Point, an editing and writing services company, about wha...

Beyond the Book — New Pathways to Readers with IngramSpark: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Ben Hughes, senior manager for UK and AU at IngramSpark, leads a panel discussion with bestsellin...

News: "Don't Steal This Book" Campaign Targets AI Policy; Grammarly Pulls Controversial Editing Tool

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the "Don't Steal This Book" campaign launched at London Book Fair, w...

Indie Author Lab Debuts as London Book Fair Opens Its Doors to Self-Publishers with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross and Joanna Penn reflect on a landmark year at London Book Fair, where the Alliance of Independent Authors made its biggest mark yet — debu...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #205: Jackie Watson. North East England Author Turned a Recurring Dream Into a Trilogy Set in Greece

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jackie Watson, a novelist from North East England. She didn't plan to become an author, but a vivid recurring dream about a w...

News: Paris Book Festival Drops Amazon Sponsorship; Audible Launches Lower-Cost Subscription Plan

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports from London Book Fair week and covers a dispute at the Paris Book Festi...

Visually Crafting Your Story: Using Plottr to Plan, Structure, and Finish Your Book, with Howard Lovy and Cameron Sutter

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Howard Lovy speaks with Cameron Sutter, founder of Plottr, about how visual planning tools can help authors ...

Building Bookstore Relationships Through Goodwill: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss creative strategies for getting bo...

News: ALLi Launches Indie Author Bookstore; Barnes & Noble and Waterstones Prepare Stock Market Return

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway previews the upcoming London Book Fair and highlights the launch of ALLi's new ...

Interview: The Digital DNA of Your Book — Metadata Insights with Anna Featherstone and Abbey Clark

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone speaks with Abbey Clark of NielsenIQ BookData Australia about book metadata—what it is, why it matters, an...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #204: Jerri Williams — How a Retired FBI Agent Created a Thriving Indie Publishing Platform

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent who spent twenty-six years investigating major financial crimes before building a second ...

News: ElevenLabs Launches Audiobook Platform; Audible Rolls Out "Read and Listen" Feature

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on ElevenLabs' new end-to-end audiobook creation and distribution platf...

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

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

The Bookstore Indie Authors Deserve: ALLi Members' Big New Shopfront, with Orna Ross and Melissa Addey

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if discovering strong indie books were as simple—and as trustworthy—as walking into your favorite bookshop? In this episode, Alliance of Inde...

News: AI Romance Authors Spark Backlash; Piracy Rates Raise Fresh Alarm

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway examines the controversy surrounding AI-generated romance novels after a New Yo...

Why Recipes for Publishing Success Don't Work—and What to Do Instead, with Joe Solari

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari explores why publishing success formulas so often fail. Drawing on a landmark study of cultural m...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #203: Mike Carden Turns Humorous Cycling Trips into a Writing Career in Midlife

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Mike Carden. He's an author from England who came to writing in midlife. He has independently published six books. Many of th...

News: Bookshop.org Expands Into E-Books, Audio, and Print with Major New Partnerships

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway focuses on a wave of developments around Bookshop.org, including its new partne...

How Indie Authors Market Literary Fiction, with Orna Ross

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many literary fiction authors feel caught in the middle, shut out of a traditional literary establishment that foregrounds their genre, but also out o...

How to Spot Scam Book Marketing Services: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how to evaluate the legitimacy of ...

News: Selfies Awards Go Global, New Survey Probes Book Prizes, and Libro.fm Adds Annual Plan

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the Selfies Awards opening to indie authors worldwide, marking a ma...

Ebooks on Bookshop.org: What Does It Mean for Indie Authors?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, Bookshop.org disrupted the bookselling space with a mission to support independent bookstores while enabling readers to buy print books onlin...

Interview: Using Indie Platforms to Publish First Nations' Stories with Anna Featherstone and Anna Borzi AM

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone speaks with Anna Borzi AM, chair of the First Nations Writers Festival and its publishing imprint, First Nat...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #202: Jacqx Melilli Preserves Australian Showbiz History Through Fiction and Memoir

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jacqx Melilli. She is an Australian author, playwright, and writing coach. Her work grows out of a long connection to perform...

Interview: The Creative Process Through an Editor's Eyes with Matty Dalrymple and Brenna Bailey-Davies

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with Brenna Bailey-Davies about seeing self-publishing from both sides...

'Sell More Books': Sneak Peek and Pre-Order with Orna Ross

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, introduces ALLi's new guidebook, Sell More Books, now available for pre-order. The book fo...

News: Indie Author Lab Tickets Go on Sale, TikTok Tests Serial Drama, and Publishers Join AI Lawsuit

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway opens with news that early bird tickets are now available for the Indie Author ...

New Takes on Marketing Must-Dos — Insights from ALLi's 'Reach More Readers' Guidebook: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Orna Ross revisits classic book marketing must-dos and updates them for 2025. Grounded in ALLi's ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #201: Diana Colleen Explores Psychedelic Healing, Climate Responsibility, and Writing Urgent Fiction

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Diana Colleen, a Canadian-born, Seattle-based writer whose work is shaped by a life of activism, public service, trauma, and ...

Advice: Three Trends for 2026 — Transformation, Trust, and the 'Agentic' Shift with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross and Joanna Penn compare notes from the indie front line, drawing on Jo's new novel and her renewed focus on business basics for ALLi's Indie...

News: Christie Enters the Public Domain, Anthropic Settlement Shifts, and Audio Platforms Embrace Video

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports from a literary conference setting as Agatha Christie's The Body in the...

Should Authors Copyright Their Audiobook Performances? Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether authors who narrate their o...

News: Nebula Awards Reverse AI Policy and Authors Challenge Amazon's 'Ask This Book'

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Self-Publishing News, Dan Holloway examines the Nebula Awards' abrupt reversal on AI eligibility rules, moving from disclosure to a...

Taking It Easy — Seven Ways to Create More Time for Your Writing: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, discover practical ways to reclaim time and focus for your writing in an age of constant distract...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #200: Dale Rogers Brings Poetry and Comics Together

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Dale Rogers, an indie author, illustrator, and former assistant professor who retired after eighteen years in higher educatio...

News: Public Domain Opens New Doors as Authors Rethink AI Copyright Battles

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway opens 2026 by looking at newly released public domain works, including titles b...

Interview: Design Rules That Make or Break a Book with Matty Dalrymple and Sam Pearce

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with publishing strategist and book designer Sam Pearce about the invi...

News: Amazon's 'Ask This Book' Feature Sparks Debate as 2025 Wraps Up

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway closes out 2025 by examining Amazon's new "Ask This Book" AI feature for Kindle...

Interview: Producing Affordable Audiobooks with AI Assistance — Anna Featherstone and Phil Marshall

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ALLi Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Phil Marshall, co-founder of Spoken, about the fast-changing...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #199: Joe Walters Shows Indie Authors How to Use Reviews to Reach More Readers

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Joe Walters. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of Independent Book Review, a platform devoted entirely to indie and self-p...

News: Amazon Changes Kindle Download Options and Audible Taps TikTok Book Trends

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway breaks down two major Amazon stories, including a controversial change to Kindl...

Reaching More Readers: Being More Human and How AI Can Help with Orna Ross

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Be more human," we are told, if we want to thrive as indie authors in the age of AI, continue to sell our books, and remain relevant to readers. But ...

ALLi Team Roundtable: Navigating New Trends in Self-Publishing

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join ALLi team members Orna Ross, Sacha Black, Matty Dalrymple, Michael La Ronn, Shanaya Wagh, and Dan Holloway for a replay of their SelfPubCon2025 r...

News: Remembering Porter Anderson and Spotify's Year in Audiobooks

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reflects on the death of Porter Anderson, longtime editor in chief of Publishin...

Interview: How Literary RPGs Find Their Audience with Anna Featherstone, Vee Hendro, and Hayley Gordon

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do indie creators reach global audiences while staying true to their values? In this second conversation, Anna Featherstone continues her chat wit...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #198: Jonathan Posner Writes Tudor-Era Adventures and Built a Publishing Company to Guide New Writers

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jonathan Posner, an indie author who writes historical action-adventure set in the Tudor period. After years of self-publishi...

News: Audiobook Habits Shift, OverDrive Challenges OpenAI, and Study Shows Poetry Can Break AI Guardrails

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway looks at a new study of American media habits that reveals strong daily audiobo...

Interview: The Hidden Craft of Ghostwritten Fiction with Matty Dalrymple and Jon McGoran

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with author and ghostwriter Jon McGoran about the craft and business o...

How to Find and Maximize Book Awards to Boost Your Author Platform with Matty Dalrymple and Hannah Jacobson

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews Hannah Jacobson about how indie authors can find and make the m...

News: AI-Generated Staff Profiles Raise Concerns, Tulia Launches Author Platform, and NZ Prize Bars AI Covers

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on concerns around companies using AI-generated staff profiles to sell ...

What Author Nation Reveals About the Future of Indie Publishing with Joe Solari and Orna Ross

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari sits down with ALLi Director Orna Ross for a candid debrief from Author Nation, where they talk a...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #197: S. J. Barratt Draws Inspiration From Scotland's Wild Beauty to Create Eco-Adventures for Young Readers

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Suzanne Barratt, who writes as S. J. Barratt. She blends her background in agriculture and environmental communications with ...

News: Spotify Expands Audiobooks, Launches Recaps Feature, and beehiiv Adds New Tools for Authors

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Spotify's continued expansion into audiobooks, including new access ...

Advice: Author Nation Conference Conclusions 2025 — Courage, Choice, and New Directions for Indie Authors with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross and Joanna Penn sit down for a candid, back-and-forth debrief on Author Nation and SelfPubCon 2025, and some of the bigger creative question...

Inspiration: More Money and Meaning — ALLi's Latest Projects for Indie Authors with Orna Ross

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross talks about the latest ALLi projects designed to support both the creative and commercial sides of...

News: Amazon Launches Kindle Translate, Australia Blocks Data Mining Exception

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Amazon's launch of Kindle Translate, an AI-powered tool that allows ...

Interview: How Role-Playing Games Blend Literature, Ethics, and Imagination with Anna Featherstone, Vee Hendro, and Hayley Gordon

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you turn a literary world into a collaborative storytelling experience? In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Anna Feathers...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #196: Lynne Golodner — Former Journalist Weaves Jewish Identity into Her Fiction and Finds Freedom as an Indie Author

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Lynne Golodner, a former journalist who built a successful marketing business before deciding to make creative writing her pr...

News: Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Booksellers Issue AI Charter, and $50M Literary Arts Fund Launches

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Grammarly's rebrand as Superhuman and what it signals about the grow...

Interview: The Editorial Process for Short Fiction Contests with Matty Dalrymple and Polly Campbell

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author and podcaster Polly Campbell joins Matty Dalrymple to explore how writing contests can sharpen a writer's editorial skills. Polly discusses the...

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

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

News: Amazon's New Algorithm Shakes Up Book Discoverability While Substack Offers Steadier Path for Authors

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway takes a close look at Amazon's new book discovery algorithm and how it may be i...

Interview: Mindfulness and Adaptability in a Successful Author Career with Matty Dalrymple and Julie Embleton

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, dark-fantasy author Julie Embleton joins Matty Dalrymple to talk about mindfulness, adaptabi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #195: Steven Leibo — International Affairs Expert Turns Retirement into Epic Fiction Series on China, America, and Identity

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Steven Leibo, an international affairs expert who spent decades teaching and commenting on global politics. In retirement, he...

News: SelfPubCon Highlights Direct-to-Reader Trends, Spotify Launches New Audiobook Selects Platform

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway recaps key takeaways from SelfPubCon2025, where authors focused less on AI and ...

Interview: Marketing That Puts the Author First — Introducing ALLi's New Guide with Orna Ross and Roz Morris

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Orna Ross speaks with Roz Morris, editor-in-chief at ALLi, about ALLi's new marketing guide and why mar...

Balancing Writing with the Business of Being an Author: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how indie authors can balance the c...

News: Baker & Taylor to Close, Spotify Links with ChatGPT, Reedsy Launches New No-AI Writing Challenge

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the closure of Baker & Taylor, the century-old book distributor that...

Interview: Production and Distribution Strategies of a Six-Figure Author, with Anna Featherstone and Fiona Tarr

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with indie author Fiona Tarr about the production and distribution ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #194: Judith Hutchinson Lepore. Canadian Novelist Turns Real-Life Wildfire Escape into Story of Survival and Community

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Judith Hutchinson Lepore, a Canadian writer from British Columbia whose work spans fantasy, historical fiction, and memoir. H...

News: Bookshop.org Expands to E-Books, Amazon Updates Kindle Scribe with New Color and Note-Taking Features

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports that Bookshop.org has launched e-book sales in the UK, allowing readers...