BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Alliance Independent Authors - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Alliance Independent Authors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250910T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T200946 CREATED:20250901T222949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222949Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: An Editor’s Perspective on Picture Books DESCRIPTION:In this month’s Self-Publishing with ALLi Editing & Design Podcast stream\, ALLi Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Gale Winskill\, an editor with over 30 years in the field about the intricacies of editing children’s books and picture books. \nGail explains the similarities and differences between editing children’s literature and adult literature\, highlighting the importance of age-appropriate language and content. She discusses the collaborative process between authors and illustrators\, the importance of engaging illustrations\, and tips for structural and developmental editing. \nGail also shares insights on the marketing considerations for children’s books\, the significance of understanding reader expectations\, and the benefits of using beta readers. \nThroughout the interview\, Winskill emphasizes the value of challenging young readers and the potential for creating books that appeal to both children and adults. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-an-editors-perspective-on-picture-books/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BANNER_Editing_Design-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T200946 CREATED:20250827T133025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T133025Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:LIVE WEBINAR - Boost Your Author Income: Selling Direct & Special Editions with Bookvault DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Smith\, Brand Manager at Bookvault\, for a practical session on why selling direct is one of the smartest moves an indie author can make. \nWe’ll walk through how direct sales give you more control\, higher margins\, and a closer connection to your readers. \nPlus\, we’ll explore how special editions with features such as foiling\, sprayed edges\, and box sets can add excitement and value to your direct sales strategy. \nPerfect for authors who want to take their publishing to the next level. \nFREE event for ALLi Members. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/live-webinar-boost-your-author-income-selling-direct-special-editions-with-bookvault/ LOCATION:SelfPubConnect CATEGORIES:Live Partner Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SelfPublishingAdvice.org-11.20.19.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR