PODCAST DROP: Inspirational Indie Authors interview
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | ALLi Podcast
Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors, understanding their pathways to success, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates
A breakdown of the week’s most significant self-publishing news, providing insights, implications, and in-depth analyses.
The Self-Publishing News Podcast stream is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft to international launch, PublishMe ensures your book reaches readers everywhere. Visit publishme.me.

PODCAST DROP: The Creative Process Through an Editor’s Eyes
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with Brenna Bailey-Davies about “The Creative Process Through an Editor’s Eyes,”.
They explore what it’s like to see self-publishing from both sides of the page, how editorial work shapes the writing process, and how editors balance client projects with their own creative practice.
The conversation also covers practical lessons indie authors can take from professional editing, how to navigate editorial feedback with confidence, and what it really takes to move a book from draft to proofread.
Brenna shares why editors who are also authors bring a distinct perspective to writing craft, publishing strategy, and the business of indie publishing.

PODCAST DROP: Sharing First Nations Story Using Indie Platforms
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
In this episode, ALLi’s non-fiction advisor Anna Featherstone is joined by Anna Borzi AM, Chair of the First Nations Writers Festival and its publishing imprint, First Nations Publishers.
Over the past four years, the charity has evolved from a literary festival into a publishing, production, and global distribution platform—often the only one available to the writers it supports. Operating as a volunteer-led charity, the organisation produces and distributes books from Pacific writers.
In this conversation, we explore what it means to publish in their own voice for global readers; how professional production can be achieved on a lean model; the role of print-on-demand and direct-to-reader sales; and the strategic shift away from costly festivals.

PODCAST DROP: Member Q&A - Planning a New Year
2026-02-08 14:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss…

What tips do Michael and Sacha have for planning the new year?

Does ALLi rate awards for authors?

It’s getting harder to spot spam as an author. Any ideas?

Can I print and ship books locally in Australia with Amazon?

And more!

PODCAST DROP: Exposing Yourself - Turning Creative Cringe Into Creative Power
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Most creative people aren’t blocked by a lack of talent or ideas or time or money. They’re blocked by the social cost of showing up badly in public—creative cringe.
Orna Ross and Jake McNeill of Creative Hackers unpacks why “being perceived” can feel so dangerous, how our inner critic invents an “asshole version” of the audience, and why that story keeps brilliant people stuck lurking.
Drawing on examples from Emily Dickinson to Vincent Van Gogh, and using the 90–9–1 participation inequality principle (90% observe, 9% engage, 1% create), they explore what separates the 1% from the rest—and how to design a practical path from cringe to creative conclusion.

PODCAST DROP: How Manuscript Assessments Guide Better Editing Choices
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
In this episode, Howard Lovy talks with Tim McConnehey, Founder and CEO of Izzard Ink Publishing, about how manuscript assessments help authors make clear, practical decisions about their books.
From a developmental editor’s perspective, the conversation focuses on how evaluations clarify what’s working, what needs attention, and what kind of editing or design support makes sense next, so authors can move forward with a plan instead of guesswork.

PODCAST DROP: The Digital DNA of Your Book that helps with Distribution - Metadata Insights from NielsenIQ BookData
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
In this episode of the Self-Publishing Advice podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Abbey Clark from NielsenIQ BookData Australia about book metadata—what it is, why it matters, and how it affects discoverability and distribution across the publishing ecosystem.
Abbey shares clear, practical guidance on when to set up metadata, how to keep it current, and the common mistakes authors and publishers can avoid. A must-listen for any author wanting to give their book the best possible chance of being found.
The Self-Publishing with ALLi Production & Distribution Podcast is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press.

PODCAST DROP: Getting Your Book Into Bookstores - Member Q&A
2026-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss getting your book into bookstores.
Also on this month’s show…

How can I learn more about the China book buying market?
X publisher has approached me. Is it a scam?
How do I know when to go indie vs. traditional?

Don’t miss it!

PODCAST DROP: The Creative Power of Substack for Authors
2026-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Orna Ross shares her personal experience of using Substack as a creative and commercial home for her writing. What has it changed and clarified, what it has asked of her, and how has publishing serialised fiction has transformed her working methods?
She argues that Substack’s simple but wide-ranging tools—Posts, Notes, Sections, Audio and Live—make it the most creatively enabling platform available to authors today, offering a structure for showing up in whatever way suits you best while strengthening the direct relationship with readers.

PODCAST DROP: Why Self-Editing Matters and How to Strengthen Your Manuscript Before Hiring an Editor
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to Katie Chambers of Beacon Point, an editing and writing services company, about what self-editing really means and why it’s a critical step before hiring a professional editor.
Katie explains her structured, multi-pass approach, showing how authors can strengthen their manuscripts, reduce editing costs, and make better use of professional feedback.
They discuss common self-editing mistakes, practical techniques authors can apply right away, the careful use of AI as a tool rather than a shortcut, and how developing these skills helps writers improve with each book.
