Self-Publishing with ALLi
Episodes
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...
Interview: Building Business Authority Through Books with Matty Dalrymple and Karen Williams
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Karen Williams of Librotas about how authors can build business authority through their books. Karen...
Proof is Profitable — Use Reviews, Contests, and Awards to Drive Reader Engagement and Sales: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, discover how reviews, contests, and awards can boost your reputation and drive engagement in the ...
News: Anthropic Settlement Moves Forward, Spotify Clarifies Terms, L. J. Ross Shortlisted, TikTok Secures US Future
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports that the judge in the Anthropic case has approved the settlement proces...
Audio Interview: New Trends in Self-Publishing at SelfPubCon25 with Howard Lovy and Kayleigh Brindley
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Howard Lovy interviews Kayleigh Brindley, conference manager for SelfPubCon25. Kayleigh offers a...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #193: Stephen Oram Explores Humanity, Technology, and Applied Science Fiction
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this episode is Stephen Oram, a London-based author of near-future science fiction who explores the intersection of humanity with imperfect t...
News: Judge Reviews Anthropic Piracy Case, New AI Licensing, Audiobooks Surpass E-Books, Disney Plus Partners with Webtoon
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the Anthropic class action hearing, where the judge will decide if t...
Interview: Unlocking TikTok—the Slideshow Strategy for Authors with Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to reach readers on TikTok? In this episode, Dale Roberts sits down with Marvin Wey of AuthorScale.com to explore how authors can u...
How to Promote Your First Audiobook: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
21 Sep 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 a debut author can promote a fi...
News: Frankfurt and SelfPubCon Preview, TikTok Ban Averted, Apple Faces New AI Lawsuit, Study Says AI Shapes Language
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway previews October's conferences, including Frankfurt and ALLi's Self-Publishing Advic...
Interview: Updating, Rebranding, and Managing Your Books With Anna Featherstone and Catherine Bilson
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone interviews Catherine Bilson, who writes in multiple genres across four pen names, about the practicalities o...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #192: Mo Fanning Blends Humor, Heartbreak, and the Search for Belonging
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this episode is Mo Fanning, a novelist whose work blends humor, heartbreak, and hope while exploring themes of identity, loss, and chosen fam...
News: ALLi Launches Author Income Survey, Judge Rejects Anthropic Deal, Patterson Awards $50K
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway highlights the launch of ALLi's Author Income Survey, a vital tool to track how indi...
Interview: An Editor's Perspective on Picture Books with Matty Dalrymple and Gale Winskill
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with editor Gale Winskill about the craft of editing children's books and picture books. Winskill discuss...
Advice: Business Models and Ethics for Indie Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn focus on business models and ethics for indie authors. They look at how "windowing...
News: Libby Launches Inspire Me, Threads Adds Long-Form Text, Anthropic Settlement Raises Fair Use Questions
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Libby's new Inspire Me discovery tool, which promises to boost book disco...
Leveraging Professional Services for Profitability with Reedsy: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, Martin Cavannagh of Reedsy moderates a panel with editor Rebecca Heyman, designer Danna Mathias S...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #191: David Penny Proves Persistence and Series Success Can Drive an Indie Career
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this episode is David Penny, a longtime ALLi member who began publishing fiction in the 1970s, took a long break to build a career in softwar...
News: US Reading Habits Decline, Audible Royalties Disputed, Spotify Tests Visual Audiobooks
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway looks at a new study on US reading habits that shows a 40 percent drop in reading fo...
Interview: How Authors Can Earn Income and Visibility Through Libraries With Dale L. Roberts and Sylvia Hubbard
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Libraries offer more than just shelf space—they can be a consistent source of income and visibility for indie authors. In this episode, Dale L. Robe...