Self-Publishing with ALLi

Creating Superfans with Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: creating superfans. Studies suggest that readers must read 4.5 books on average from the same author bef...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #135: KC Savage. Romance Author Cures Her Own Shyness Through 'Scandalous' Stories

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode writes books that seem ideal for this summer beach-reading season. She is KC Savage, a romance author who decided to shake thing...

AI for Authors Update: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI is improving rapidly, almost day by day, giving authors unprecedented assistance in writing and publishing books. In this show, Orna and...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #134: Monique Dawkins. Career Coach Tracks Changes in Leadership after COVID

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Monique Dawkins, a career and life coach whose book is the culmination of years of experience as a leader. Monique rose throu...

Governments Respond to AI and Copyright: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: Governments respond to AI and copyright. The UK, EU, US, and Japan formulate policy on protecting creators....

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #133: Kathryn Mathis. Unexpected DNA Results Leads to Tale of Mafia Intrigue

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Kathryn Mathis, a suspense author who spent most of her career in the financial services industry. That is, until her half-si...

Publishing on Serial Platforms, Finding a Cover Designer, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black: does publishing work on serial platforms like Wattpad make it "previously pub...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #132: Kate Frost. Romance Writer Takes Readers to Exotic Locales

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Kate Frost, a romance writer who had wanted to become an author ever since heart surgery as a child kept her at home and read...

Writing a Series With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: writing a series. Oscar Wilde, Emily Brontë, and Silvia Plath only wrote one book. History tells us it'...

Using Your Creative Mission to Discover Your Publishing Purpose: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross discusses how to use your creative mission to discover your publishing purpose. Using...

Matty Dalrymple and Mark Lefebvre: Reaching More Readers with Your Short Fiction — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, authors and educators Matty Dalrymple and Mark Lefebvre explore ways writers can use their short fiction...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #132: Robin Phillips. Author Shines Light on History Through Books on Role-Playing Games

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Robin Phillips, who writes books about role-playing games and military history. It's a subject that has fascinated him since ...

Writing and Publishing Across Multiple Genres: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Sacha Black

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Joanna is in New Zealand this month, Sacha Black is stepping in to discuss planning an integrated publishing business across multiple genres with ...

Use Your Creative Passion to Discover Your Niche: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss using your creative passion to disc...

Debut Authors Get Little Support, Young People are Reading More, and AI and the Writers' Strike: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: Traditionally published debut authors find they're getting frustratingly little in the way of support. A Ge...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #131: Karen Baugh Menuhin. At Age 60, Author Turns Daydreams Into Top-Selling Cozy Mysteries

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Karen Baugh Menuhin, who began self-publishing at the age of sixty, when she discovered that her lifelong habit of daydreamin...

Estate Planning, Copyright Registration, and More Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Orna Ross and Sacha Black: estate planning and copyright registration. Does ALLi recommend any estate planning...

Picking Your Top Task for the Month: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss how to choose your top task for the...

Building a Mailing List With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: building a mailing list. Book marketing is an overwhelming topic. From Facebook to Amazon ads to blog to...

The Team at ALLi: What We Do and What We're Working On

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the Alliance of Independent Authors, many of us work behind the scenes on behalf of our members. Here's a peek into what we do and what we're worki...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #130: Alfred O'Neill. Mobster's Son Turns Contradictions Into Thrilling Reads of 'Love and Murder'

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Alfred O'Neill, an author who took a rather unconventional childhood filled with contradictions and turned them into self-pub...

Insights from 20Books Seville and the London Book Fair: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss insights gleaned from their visits...

Ten Creative Planning Principles: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss ten creative planning principles. I...

ALLi Income Survey Has Good News For Indie Authors; Also, Can You Sue ChatGPT for Libel? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: A new ALLi income survey finds that self-publishing authors can earn more than writers with publishers if i...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #129: Karen Inglis. Children's Author Finds Success by Thinking Locally

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Karen Inglis, a self-published children's author with over a half-million sales. She also wrote a book for other indie author...

Young Author Problems, Author Interviews in Books, Content Limits on Amazon, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black: young author problems. What are the legal ramifications of my seven-year-old...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #128: Julia Boggio. Photographer Pictures New Life as Indie Author

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Julia Boggio, who went from professional photographer to indie author. Along the way, she experienced early viral fame and la...

Crowdfunding for Authors: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss crowdfunding for authors. They sha...

How to Restart Your Creative Flow: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss how to work with resistance to rest...

Launching Reviews With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: launching reviews. Selling books can be a tough gig for authors who are yet to attract an audience. When...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #127: Melissa Addey. ALLi Campaigns Manager Helps Other Authors Find Their Voices

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Melissa Addey, who you may already know as the campaigns manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors and co-host of the B...

ALLi Income Survey to Reveal How Much Indie Authors Really Make: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: A new ALLi Income Survey will reveal just how much indie authors really make. Also, the US Copyright Office...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #126: Jess Lohmann. Author Shifts Career to Focus on Animal Rights, Ethical Marketing

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jess Lohmann, an author who draws attention to animal rights through her books for young adults. Also, for adults, she focuse...

Unauthorized Biographies, Pre-Order Problems, Getting Reviews, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the legal implications of publishing an unauthorized biography? That is one of the topics covered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Mic...

The Seven Signs of Writing Resistance: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss the seven signs of writing resistan...

Soft Launching a Book With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: soft launching a book. Thanks to movies and a narrative perpetuated by trade publishers, debut authors f...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #125: Michael Webb. Fantasy Author Shows How to Launch and Market a Debut Novel

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Michael Webb, who writes YA Fantasy books, but attracts readers of all ages. Michael has a great deal of advice for other aut...

How to Make More Money Than the Average Author: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss how to make more money than the av...

The Three Models of Independent Publishing: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss the three models of independent pub...

Amazon Changes Ebook Returns Policy; Revenge of the Humans in AI: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: Amazon changes its ebook returns policy, much to the relief of authors. Also, Substack allows private, cura...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #124: Karen A. Chase. Marketing Expert Shows the Way to Book Discovery

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Karen A. Chase, who began her career in advertising and marketing before she had an epiphany one day and decided she wanted t...

Unlimited Marketing, Extra-Long Novels, IngramSpark Basics, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Orna Ross in our Member Q&A Podcast

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlimited marketing is one of the topics covered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Orna Ross.  Other questions include: If...

Where to Spend Your Time, Energy, and Money: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy talk about where to spend your time, energy...

Book Formats and Distribution With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: book formats and distribution. When average readers discuss the book trade, many tend to have a one-trac...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #123: Maryann Reid. Women's Fiction Writer Leaves Traditional Publisher, Finds Her Lost Voice

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Maryann Reid, who writes women's fiction aimed at an African American audience, and she found success with that formula at St...

Opportunities for Indie Authors in 2023: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss opportunities for indie authors in...

Seven Ways to Build Direct Connection with Readers, With Penny Sansevieri — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Penny Sansevieri discusses the seven ways to build direct connections with readers. You've probably hear...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #122. Millicent Eidson: Retired Epidemiologist Writes Mystery Series to Make Public Health Understandable in the Age of COVID

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Millicent Eidson, a retired public health veterinarian and epidemiologist who worked for the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Experiments with Midjourney and ChatGPT: Does AI Enhance or Replace Creativity? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Self-Publishing News podcast: Experiments with Midjourney and ChatGPT. ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway and News and Podcast Producer Howard...

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

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #121. Stacey Aaronson: Indie Author Publishing Partner Writes About Unique Relationship With Young Mom

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Stacey Aaronson. She is a ghostwriter, editor, cover designer, layout artist, and publishing partner for indie authors, but p...

Creating an Author Imprint, With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: creating an author imprint. Author stereotypes skew heavily in favor of "starving artists," disregarding...

Annual Planning For Your Indie Author Business: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about annual planning for your indie author business. It's the end of the year, so it's time to th...

Ad Coaches, Anonymous Ratings, Barcodes, and More Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ad coaches, anonymous ratings, and barcodes are a few of the topics covered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Orna Ross and Sacha Black. Questio...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #120. Landis Wade: Trial Lawyer Rests His Case, Assigns Himself New Brief as Indie Author and Podcaster

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Landis Wade, who was a trial lawyer until he reached his fifties, and then decided he wanted to leave a different kind of leg...

Book Marketing Foundations With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: book marketing foundations. Talk to experienced indie authors and most will tell you that writing well i...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #119. Debbie Young: Cozy Mystery Author Keeps Indie Mindset in Negotiations With Traditional Publisher

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Debbie Young, who many of you already know from our ALLi member forums on Facebook. She's usually there to answer questions a...

When to Quit Writing and Publishing: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss when to quit writing and publishin...

Business Models for Indie Authors: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about the different kinds of business models for indie authors. As we know, if you're an indie aut...

The Dos and Don'ts of Starting an AuthorTube Channel, With M. K. Williams — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, M. K. Williams discusses the dos and don'ts of starting an AuthorTube channel. What is AuthorTube? Shoul...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #118. Alan Hesse: Conservationist's Graphic Novels Illustrate What to do About Climate Change

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Alan Hesse, a conservationist who found his way to indie publishing through his ability to reach kids and adults in his drawi...

Should Indie Authors Exit Twitter? Judge Says No to S&S, PRH Merger: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Should indie authors exit Twitter in light of all the company turmoil? Also, a judge says no to Simon & Schuster, Pengu...

The Seven Kinds Of Creative Rest: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about creative rest to improve your work. Today's episode is the third of three parts in an integr...

Do I Need a Developmental Editor? How Do I Launch a Kickstarter? More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do I need a developmental editor? How do I launch a Kickstarter? These are among the questions answered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michae...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #117. Maria Riegger: Lawyer Turns Childhood Trauma into Parenting Books, Helps Indie Authors Navigate Legal Landscape

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Maria Riegger, who has many moving parts to her career, some of which might even seem at odds with one another. For example, ...

Editing and Proofreading With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast: editing and proofreading. Writing a book is impressive but getting yours to a publishable standard is a ...

Using Creative Play to Improve Your Work: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about creative play to improve your work. Today's episode is the second of three parts in an integ...

Self-Publishing Values: Exploring Craft, Engagement, and Volume Publishing for Authors — Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn discuss self-publishing values. All publis...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #116. Guy Windsor: 'The Sword Guy' Carves His Niche as an Indie Author

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Guy Windsor, who is also known as "The Sword Guy." He has taken his love for a very niche topic, which is researching medieva...

Amazon Amends Returns Policy After Author Pushback; BookTok is a Double-Edged Sword; AI for Book Discovery: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Amazon has amended its returns policy after authors pushed back. Also, is BookTok always good for authors? And, in our ...

Doing Your Creative Work: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we'll talk about how to get your creative work done. Welcome to the Creative Self-Publishing podcast with ALLi director, novelist, poet, and cr...

Book Design Plagiarism, Getting Your Book into Bookstores, Negotiating Rights, and More Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to handle book design plagiarism? That's among the questions answered in this month's AskALLi Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black. Oth...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #115. Jessica Bell: From Music to Writing to Cover Design to Publishing, 'Multipreneur' Does it All

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jessica Bell, a book cover designer, author, singer/songwriter, publisher, and parent. Yes, Jessica juggles many moving parts...

What Are The Reasons to Self-Publish? With Dan Parsons and Melissa Addey: Beginners Self-Publishing Podcast

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the reasons to self-publish? Despite the growth of the self-publishing industry, many inexperienced authors still choose to sign with a tradi...

How To Build Your Publishing Team: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build your publishing team? Welcome to the Creative Self-Publishing podcast with ALLi director, novelist, poet, and creative facilitator Or...

Stepping Back to Step Forward: Creative Rest for Indie Authors — Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast ALLi Director Orna Ross and Enterprise Adviser Joanna Penn talk about the importance of creative rest...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #114. Tanya Anne Crosby: Romance Author Went Indie to Defy the Tropes

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Tanya Anne Crosby, who first found a traditional publisher, writing romance novels that consistently made the best-seller lis...

Spotify Gets Ready to Go Big on Audiobooks; IBPA Sets New Guidelines for Hybrid Publishers: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Spotify gets ready to go big on audiobooks, and they're working with writers to "innovate and create something that is ...

What Does it Mean to be Creative? Listen to the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be creative? Welcome to our latest podcast, Creative Self-Publishing with ALLi director, novelist, poet, and creative facilitator...

Your Most Common Self-Publishing Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in our Member Q&A Podcast

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The AskALLi Members Q&A Podcast is back with your most common self-publishing questions answered by authors Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black.  Questio...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #113. J. W. Judge: Lawyer, Author Shows How to Balance Writing With Job and Family

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is J. W. Judge, an author who writes fantasy novels while also holding down a busy day job as a lawyer and is very involved in f...

And We're Back! ALLi's Podcasts Relaunch With A Few Improvements

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, talks to ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy about upcoming additions and changes t...

A Message From ALLi Director Orna Ross: We're Taking a Podcast Break While we Make Improvements and Hear From You

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone. A short broadcast from us today. It's Orna Ross here, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, just here to tell you that we ...

Level Up Your Side Characters, With Sacha Black — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Sacha Black discusses how to level up your side characters. All too often, side characters are afterthou...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #112. Keith A Pearson: He Wrote His First Book on a Bar Bet, Then Readers Wanted More

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Keith A Pearson, who grew up in economically disadvantaged conditions in England, left school when he was sixteen, and develo...

Spotify Rewrites Audiobook Sales Rules, Buys AI Narration Tool: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Spotify rewrites the rules on audiobook sales by ditching the subscription model and going à la carte. Also, Spotify b...

Should I Traditionally Publish my Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should I traditionally publish my book? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #111. Tessa Buckley: New Life as an Author After MS Diagnosis

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Tessa Buckley, who had a successful career working with architects and designers until she developed multiple sclerosis and h...

Endings, Transitions, and New Beginnings: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The indie author's life is full of creative transformations, which means closing one phase and beginning another. In this session, Orna Ross and Joann...

How to Write Emails that Sell Books, With Nick Stephenson — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Nick Stephenson discusses how to write emails that sell books.  Nick will breakdown the four essential ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #110. Kelly Chang Rickert: Family Law Attorney Writes Books to Help Kids Get Through Divorce

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Kelly Chang Rickert, a family law attorney in California who is often asked to comment on high-profile celebrity divorce case...

Book Bans vs. Hate Literature—Librarians Caught in the Middle; Also, the Good and The Bad of Hybrid Publishing: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Book bans vs. hate literature. Librarians are accusing the Hoopla platform of distributing antisemitic and other conspi...

Developing Your Personal Brand as an Author: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your personal brand as an author match your books? When we've been publishing for a while, we can sometimes lose sight of our author brand and wh...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #109. Jennifer Helfand: After a Childhood of 'Not Fitting In,' She Helps Her Readers Find Their Way

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jennifer Helfand, who writes under the pen name Jordana Chana Mayim. Jennifer specializes in writing stories for children and...

How Do I Write in Multiple Genres? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I write in multiple genres? That is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Member Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fictio...

Free Ways to Grow an Author Platform, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Beginner Self-Publishing Podcast

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is an author platform? If you're just setting out as an indie author, how do you build one? In this episode, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Content ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #108. Ivan Wainewright: 2022 Selfie Award Winner Combines Love of Music and Speculative Fiction

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Ivan Wainewright, whose second book, The Other Times of Caroline Tangent, recently won the 2022 Selfie Award for fiction. It ...

Indie Publishing is a Great News Story: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Howard Lovy

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Self-Publishing News: Indie publishing is a great news story! I've given ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway the month off while I focus on the 10t...

Ten Years of Self-Publishing: A Personal Look Back and Forward. Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast: Ten years of self-publishing. As part of its anniversary celebrations, ALLi has been looking back at the past...

The ALLi Team: Where Were We 10 Years Ago? Where Will We Be 10 Years From Now?

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode, looking at ten years of the team at the Alliance of Independent Authors. We've been celebrating ALLi's tenth birthday over ...