For indie authors, Rakuten Kobo plays a vital role in digital book sales worldwide. This session will give you insights into Kobo’s non-exclusive subscription program, Kobo Plus, and find out how subscriptions are tapping into a new readership and increasing author earnings. Plus, learn about the marketing strategies that work and find out what promotional […]
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.
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 publishing mentor, when to seek paid help, and low-cost community options to avoid overspending. Other questions include: Does ALLi maintain a vetted list of book contests, and where can […]
Join us at Author Nation in Las Vegas! Successful authors aren’t born—they’re built. Join Author Nation, where community support helps authors earn more and reach profitability faster. Your tribe awaits.
Orna Ross revisits evergreen book marketing methods and shows how to upgrade for current challenges—including content glut, email spam, algorithm volatility, shrinking organic reach, rising ad costs, and concern about reader trust. Drawing on the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) guidebook Reach More Readers and ALLi's Ethical AI policy, the session emphasises a human, sustainable […]
Book marketing can feel overwhelming: blurbs, categories, comps, keywords, social media, blog posts... the list is long, and most authors would rather be writing. However, much of your marketing lies within your manuscript itself, waiting for you to discover it. This session will give you many brainstorming ideas that will help you utilize AI responsibly, […]
Author and podcaster Polly Campbell joins Matty Dalrymple to explore how writing contests can sharpen a writer’s editorial skills. Polly discusses the fast-paced revision process required for short fiction contests, how to make every word count, and why tight deadlines can lead to more focused, confident writing. She also shares practical strategies for structuring quick […]
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.
Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors, understanding their pathways to success, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
How do you turn a literary world into a collaborative storytelling experience? In this episode, Anna Featherstone chats with Vee Hendro and Hayley Gordon—the award-winning duo behind Storybrewers Roleplaying—about producing their book- and card-based role-playing games, including Good Society: A Jane Austen Roleplaying Game and My Late Father’s Correspondence. Together they explore how indie creators […]
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.
A step-by-step guide to creative planning, setting inspiring intentions and realistic goals for writing and publishing, while keeping the creative juices flowing.
JOIN
