Self-Publishing with ALLi

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #107. Dharma Kelleher: Trans Author Brings Visibility to the Marginalized

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Dharma Kelleher, a trans writer who believes it is important, especially in these troubled times, to portray trans characters...

How Do I Obtain Photo Permission In My Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I obtain photo permission in my book? That is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of sci...

Are Book Fairs the Right Place for Indie Authors? With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the #AskALLi Foundational Self-Publishing podcast: Are book fairs the right place for indie authors? Recorded at the London Book Fair, this p...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #106. Julie Bonn Blank: Writer Uses Her Experience to Help Others Who Have Been Abused

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Julie Bonn Blank, who suffered from domestic abuse during her first marriage, but now uses that experience to help others thr...

Writing Books for Rapid Release, With Carissa Andrews — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Carissa Andrews discusses writing books for rapid release. Having a sustainable author career that's bot...

Why Are People Upset That Indie Author Brandon Sanderson Raised More Than $30M on Kickstarter? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Sanderson, a sci-fi/fantasy author, raised more than $30 million on Kickstarter. And, for some reason, people are really, really outraged that...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #105. Orna Ross: ALLi Founder Looks Back on a Decade of Advocacy for Indie Authors

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors. I'm having her on as a special guest to celebrate ALLi's tenth bi...

What We Wish We Knew When We Started as Indie Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the #AskALLi Foundational Self-Publishing podcast: What we wish we knew when we started as indie authors. To celebrate the ten-year anniversa...

What Are The First Steps For A New Author; Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the first steps for a new author? That is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of scie...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #104. Harriet Hodgson: After Tragic Losses, Educator Teaches Others How to Cope with Grief

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Harriet Hodgson, who is eighty-six years old and spent most of her life as an educator. Then, one by one, she lost important ...

Stages of the Writing Craft: When is it Worth Rewriting? Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast: Stages of the writing craft. As indie authors, we can update our books whenever we want. For some authors, th...

Who Makes Money From Subscription Services? Also, Draft2Digital Acquires Smashwords: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who makes money from subscription services? Also, Draft2Digital acquires Smashwords. These are among the topics discussed on Self-Publishing News with...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #103. Jim Merryfield: How to Quit the 9-to-5 and Hit the Road on Two Wheels

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Jim Merryfield, who lived what he called the British version of the Wolf of Wall Street. He was rolling in dough from his sal...

Influencer Marketing for Beginner Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: Influencer marketing for beginner authors. Writing and publishing a book to a professional standard is a mammoth challenge, but it's ...

Writing Articles and Short Stories for Magazines; Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The business of writing articles and short stories for magazines is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #102. Rachel McLean: Kindle Storyteller Award Winner Writes Thrillers That Make You Think

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Rachel McLean, winner of the 2021 Kindle Storyteller Award who enjoys writing crime thrillers that also make you think. The k...

The Changing Audiobook Market: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Advanced Self-Publishing podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss the changing audiobook market. Audiobooks once again performed well in ...

Why Are Books Disappearing from Amazon? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are books disappearing from Amazon? Also, paper price hikes hit the publishing industry. These are among the topics discussed on Self-Publishing N...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #101. Barry Nugent: Transmedia Author Makes Action/Adventure Available in Many Formats

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Barry Nugent, who has been self-publishing and podcasting since the early 2000s, well before many people caught on to these t...

How to Build a Publishing Team, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: How to build a publishing team. Self-publishing is a misnomer. A good book is always a team effort. As a beginner author, it can be t...

What is the Best Way to Format a Paperback? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to format a paperback? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of scie...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #100. Peter Turnham: Dyslexic Author Conquers His Personal Everest

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Peter Turnham, who has dyslexia, which means that he has difficulty reading and interpreting words. It seems like an unlikely...

Your Author Business Plan for 2022: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To succeed as a working indie author, you must write and publish well, two complex skills which take years to learn. You must fulfill or exceed the ex...

How Do I Grow My Email List? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do I grow my email list? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and...

A Report from Futurebook; Spotify Buys Findaway in Audiobook Game-Changer: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Holloway reports from the Futurebook conference, and the future belongs to audio. Also, Spotify buys Findaway in a potential audiobook game-change...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #99. Denise Baden: Climate Fiction Author Seeks Optimistic Shade of Green

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Denise Baden, who sponsors climate fiction contests, but is continuously in search of green stories of a different color, an ...

Lean Publishing for Beginner Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: lean publishing for beginner authors. If you're an author who writes for pleasure, you can write for yourself but if you're an indie ...

Do I Have to Blog To Be Successful At Writing? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do I have to blog to be successful at writing? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of s...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #98. M. K. Williams: Initially Rebuffed by Author, She Now Coaches Others on Self-Publishing

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is M. K. Williams, an indie author who got some rather dispiriting advice from a fellow author early in her career. She was told...

New Opportunities and Technologies for Authors: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So far, 2021 has seen an acceleration in emerging technologies for authors, including NFTs on blockchain and voice technologies for audio. In this mon...

Inkitt Inks $39M Deal to Bring Books to Big Screen; ALLi Member Wins Kindle Storyteller Award: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the rise in streaming services, many authors have visions of their stories tapping in to the books-to-big-screen pipeline. So far, Wattpad has co...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #97: Haelee Moone: After Abuse, Teen Author Teaches Self-Love

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Haelee Moone, a fourteen-year-old author who survived an early childhood that was filled with bullying and abuse. Part of the...

An Overview of the Writing Craft, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering the writing craft is a foundational skill for indie authors and, if you want to earn your living as an author and publisher of books, you ha...

What's the Best Way to Include Photos in a Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to include photos in a book? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #96: Nicholas Nawroth: Artist's Love of Dogs Makes Heartwarming Kids' Books Paw-sible

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Nicholas Nawroth, who took his interest in art and dogs to create a series of children's books featuring the adventures of do...

Focus On Your Strengths As An Indie Author To Beat 'Comparison-itis:' Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Comparison-itis" is really just comparing yourself to other people in an unfavorable way. It is, of course, permissible, even desirable, to compare y...

Paper Shortage, AI Audiobook Narration, and Brief OnlyFans Ban: What Do They All Mean for Indie Authors? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a worldwide paper shortage just in time for the holiday book-buying season. How are indies coping? Also, artificial intelligence has come to ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #96: Mary Louisa Locke: Historical Mystery Author's Own Story Is One of Patience, Perseverance, and Vision

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Mary Louisa Locke, who was first inspired to write back in 1979, when her academic research showed her the stories of some in...

Book Pre-Orders to Grow Your Author Business, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Book pre-orders are not a new idea, but the rise of self-publishing and ebooks have changed the way they work. Seeing new opportunities, indies have b...

How Can I Set My First Book Up for Success? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can I set my first book up for success? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of scie...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #95: Phil Simon: The Future of Indie Publishing is All About Collaboration

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Phil Simon, who has written a number of books on collaboration. We all know that self-publishing is a misleading term because...

The Indie Author Business Cycle: From Start-Up to Mature Business: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All businesses go through a life cycle and in this #AskALLi Advanced Podcast Orna Ross and Joanna Penn consider the three stages of the author-publish...

Voice Interactive Storytelling: Opportunities for Authors, With Amy Stapleton — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The voice technologies powering Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant can transform an audiobook into a two-way conversation between the narrator and the ...

Indie Authors 'Go Wide' With Email Newsletters: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Email newsletters are an increasingly popular way for authors to keep in touch with their readers. Are they for you? Indie authors know that it's wise...

Voice Tech, AI, and other Important Tools for Authors, with Bradley Metrock — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Metrock, author, broadcaster and publishing thought leader, outlines the latest developments in voice technology, artificial intelligence and ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #94: Matty Dalrymple: Mystery Author Does Whodunnits the Indie Way

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Matty Dalrymple, a mystery and suspense author who discovered that her whodunnits sell very well the indie way. In fact, she'...

How Do I Protect My Book From Pirates? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do I protect my book from pirates? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science f...

The Nimble Advantage: Indie Authors in an Era of Accelerating Change: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the "nimble advantage" for indie authors? Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your author business? Fed up with technology and cons...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #93: Alessandra Torre: Authors A.I. CEO Has Fiction Down to a Science

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is Alessandra Torre, who began writing romance novels on a dare from her husband and discovered that people read what she wrote....

The EU's Copyright Directive, and Where Are the Young Indie Authors? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we will talk about the EU's new copyright directive and what it means for indie authors. Also, we ask, "Where have all the young indie authors ...

How to Improve Your Publishing Business With Comparable Authors, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Orna Ross and Dan Parsons discuss the importance of comparable authors and how understanding them can help you reach more readers ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #92: Benedict Brown: Children's Author Turns to Life of Crime Fiction

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this time is Benedict Brown, a crime fiction author who started out writing for children. He loved the creative freedom that came with writin...

What's the Best Way to Keep in Touch With My Readers? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to keep in touch with my readers? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn, a...

Debunking Myths About Self-Publishing and Indie Authors: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Advice podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and author Joanna Penn explore the top ten myths about self-publishi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #91: Mirinda Kossoff: Father's Suicide Prompts Daughter to Discover Dad's Demons, Make Sense of Her Own Life

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Mirinda Kossoff, who grew up in the small town of Danville, Virginia. And all she ever thought about during her childhood was to...

Launching a Second Self-Published Poetry Collection, with Orna Ross and Emma Blas — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this session ALLi Director and poet Orna Ross interviews Emma Blas about putting into practice what she learned from her first publication, second ...

Storytel Hooks Up With Spotify for Audiobooks; Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we will talk about Storytel's audiobook partnership with Spotify, which should give Audible a run for their money. Also, there are new ways aut...

How Authors Can Use A.I. to Hone Their Marketing Campaigns and Reach Their Audience, with Holly Payne — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling confused and afraid by the prospect of using AI in your writing career? In this session, Holly Payne, CEO of Booxby, sets out to demystify ar...

Bare Bones Publishing for Beginner Indie Authors, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Orna Ross and Sacha Black outline the bare bone basics of book production and promotion. Yes, in an ideal world you hire a professional editor, cover ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #90: Author Interview with Ankur Mahajan: Book Captures Rich Cultures in War Zones

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Ankur Mahajan, who turned his childhood desire to travel into a career of working to help people who live in war zones like Afgh...

Do I Need Sample Edits for my Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do I need sample edits for my book? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science f...

How to Research A Book: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry books, research is a skill you need to master if your work is to reach its full potential. In this #A...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #89: Julie Gray: Unlikely Friendship with Holocaust Survivor Leads to Book, Documentary

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Julie Gray, a writer who was fleeing grief after the death of a family member. In fact, she fled from California to Israel, wher...

Money Models for Poets, with Orna Ross and Trish Hopkinson — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Selling your poetry books is just one way to make money from poetry but publishing a collection opens other doors for poets. This month's poetry podca...

Kindle Vella and the Rise of Subscription Services: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the news today, we'll talk about Amazon's new Kindle Vella serial subscription service and what this latest model means for indie authors. It's al...

Creative Self-Publishing: Your Books Your Way, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To mark the launch of the 2nd edition of ALLI's guide to Creative Self-Publishing, Sacha Black interviews Orna Ross about the things she wished she'd ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #88: Author Interview With Tom Evans: Former BBC Sound Engineer Taps Into Cosmic Creativity

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Tom Evans, a former BBC sound engineer who discovered that he could do much more than manipulate music and vocals. He can try to...

Which Ebook Aggregator is Best? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Draft2Digital vs Smashwords vs Streetlib vs PublishDrive: Which ebook aggregator is best? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALL...

Indie Authors and Book Publishing Subscriptions: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite skepticism in some quarters, book publishing subscriptions look like they're becoming the next big thing in publishing. Subscriptions allow pu...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #87: Author Interview With Lynda Hilburn: Psychotherapist Finds Indie Freedom in Paranormal Fiction

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lynda Hilburn, a psychotherapist by day and a paranormal fiction author by night. Lynda overcame a rough childhood and went thro...

Mastering Online Author Events, With Cody Sisco — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Online author events are here to stay. By going online, authors can reach beyond their physical location, find an audience primed to enjoy their stori...

Amazon Attacks Libraries, What are Non-Fungible Tokens? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we will talk about Amazon's attack on libraries, pay homage to the late Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and answer the question, "What the heck are non-...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #86: Author Interview with Charles Bolam: The Voice of Indie Audiobooks

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Charles Bolam, who is not an author himself, but indie publishers depend on him to sell books in the fastest-growing segment of ...

How to Launch a Self-Published Book, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to launch a self-published book? It is the most exciting moment in an author's journey, but it can also be confusing, even ove...

Surefire Book Launch Tips and How to Supercharge Your Sales, Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are some book launch tips and how do I supercharge my sales? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director Orna Ross, an...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #85: Author Interview with Alice McVeigh: Hearing a Symphony in Every Word

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Alice McVeigh, who also goes by the pen name Spaulding Taylor when she writes science fiction. But those two names are only two ...

Indie Authors and Literary Prizes and Awards: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore the importance of literary prizes for self-publishing authors. As...

The Art and Craft of Self-Publishing Poetry Books, with Orna Ross and Trish Hopkinson — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, we will answer ALLi members' most pressing questions about the art and craft of self-publishing...

Findaway Voices Steps in for Indies in Wake of Audiblegate: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're going to talk about Findaway Voices, an audiobook service that's an alternative to Audible, which is causing headaches for indie authors ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #84: Author Interview with Pete Fu: Romancing the Data for Indie Authors

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Pete Fu. You may not have heard his name before, but if you're a fan of indie romance novels, you've probably come across at lea...

Why Indie Authors Think Long Term, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Sacha Black and Orna Ross look at what it means for authors to think long term. When you start out in indie publishing, it's hard to think pas...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #83: Author Interview with Amy Rivers: Psychology of Crime Takes Her Thrillers to Dark Places

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Amy Rivers, who writes crime thrillers and mysteries that are very much based on real people and events. Amy's writing is infuse...

Why Do I Need an Author Website? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I need an author website? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answerin...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #82: Author Interview with Helen Baggott: History Comes Alive in Postcards

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Helen Baggott, a UK-based author and editor whose love of history drives her unique books that feature historic postcards as a w...

Writing in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving into the realm of writing with natural language generation (NLG) tools that encompass freelance writing and ...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #81: Author Interview with Helen Hollick: Reimagining King Arthur

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Helen Hollick, who writes historical fiction about fantastical topics like King Arthur, but reimagines the legend as if Arthur w...

How to Get Paid for Your Poetry, with Orna Ross and Trish Hopkinson — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to get paid for your poetry? Orna Ross, director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, interviews Trish Hopkinson about submitting poetr...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #80: Author Interview with Tim Lewis: #IndieAuthorChat Host Hates to See Writers Ripped Off

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Tim Lewis, who many of you might know as the host of the ALLi-sponsored #IndieAuthorChat on Twitter. What you may not know is th...

Nine Characteristics of a Successful Self-Publishing Mindset, With Sacha Black and Orna Ross: Foundational Self-Publishing Podcast

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Authors Sacha Black and Orna Ross, using personal examples from their own experience running their author businesses, outline nine mindset principles ...

What Does Brexit Mean for Indie Authors? Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While the United States has been so absorbed with its own problems that Brexit seemed to be something happening in a land far, far away. But, of cours...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #79: Author Interview with A. A. Abbott: Accountant Turns to a Life of Crime Thrillers

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is A. A. Abbott, a British author who loved telling stories as a child, but never thought she could write professionally until she ...

What's the Best Way to Gather Reviews for my Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to gather reviews for my book? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month t...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #78: Author Interview with A. D. Starrling: Mauritius-Born Author Combines Medicine and Mystery

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is A. D. Starrling, a UK-based author who grew up on the Island of Mauritius, where her hyper-achieving family left her little choi...

Planning Ahead for a Creative and Productive Year in Your Author Business: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Planning ahead is an important step for your author business, enabling you to make decisions about what you want to focus on as well as make time to a...

Should Authors Create Their Own Imprint? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should authors create their own imprint? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be ...

Calling Out Amazon on Audible Refund Policy: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ALLi is calling out Amazon on their Audible refund policy, which is resulting in unknown numbers of audiobook authors and narrators around the world b...

Author Interview with Dale Roberts: Fitness Guru Finds Synergy Between Books and YouTube — Inspirational Indie Authors Podcast

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dale Roberts, a health and fitness author who discovered a perfect synergy between print and video content. He has amassed a siz...

Lessons Learned from Author Mistakes, Setbacks, and Failures: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To close this year when so many people suffered so many setbacks through COVID-19 and its consequences, our #AskALLi Advanced Self-Publishing Salon wi...

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #77: Author Interview with Bjørn Larssen: Artist, Blacksmith, and the Norse Gods' Biggest Fan

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My ALLi author guest this week is Bjørn Larssen, who was born in Poland, lives in the Netherlands, but has his heart simultaneously in Iceland and wi...

Launching a First Poetry Book, with Orna Ross and Lauren Lott — Self-Publishing Poetry Podcast

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Orna Ross in this month's #AskALLi Self-Publishing Poetry Salon is indie poet Lauren Lott who will outline the steps she took to launch her fi...