BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Alliance Independent Authors - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Alliance Independent Authors 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:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 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:20251102T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T151236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T151236Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Finding the Right Publishing Mentor and How to Navigate Reviews\, Translations\, and Book Pricing - ALLi's Member Q&A DESCRIPTION: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. \nOther questions include: \n\nDoes ALLi maintain a vetted list of book contests\, and where can members find it?\nCan you change your Amazon list price without matching the printed barcode price?\nWhich review routes are worth it—editorial reviews vs. reader-review services?\nHow should authors handle translations and run ads in languages they don’t speak?\nCan you include color photo inserts with print on demand and still distribute on Amazon?\nHow much lead time should ARC readers get\, and do launch-day reviews matter?\n\nAnd more! URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-finding-the-right-publishing-mentor-and-how-to-navigate-reviews-translations-and-book-pricing-allis-member-qa/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BANNER_QA-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250701T122100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T122100Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:Author Nation 2025\, Las Vegas DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/author-nation-2025-las-vegas/ LOCATION:Horseshoe Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250915T183745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T183745Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:LIVE: Author Nation\, Reach More Readers: Human-Centred Marketing in an AI World DESCRIPTION: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. \nDrawing on the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) guidebook Reach More Readers and ALLi’s Ethical AI policy\, the session emphasises a human\, sustainable approach\, looking at how the old reliables are meeting the new realities. \nYou’ll leave with more clarity about your values as an author and publisher and the upgrades needed to market you and your books in the age of AI. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/live-author-nation-reach-more-readers-human-centred-marketing-in-an-ai-world/ LOCATION:Horseshoe Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251003T152033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T155220Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:LIVE WEBINAR: Plan\, Position\, Profit: A Modern Author's Guide to Marketing with ManuscriptReport DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will give you many brainstorming ideas that will help you utilize AI responsibly\, ethically\, and creatively in your marketing to uncover those hidden assets. \nJoin Florin\, founder of ManuscriptReport.com\, as he shares practical ways to mine your manuscripts for marketing gold using the power of AI. You’ll learn how to transform your book into a complete\, launch-ready toolkit and gain the confidence to connect with readers more effectively. \nYou’ll see how a single manuscript can be transformed into: \n\nProfessional metadata that capture attention and algorithm’s attention\nComparable titles and finding the right categories to improve discoverability\nReusable content and images for social media and blogs\, saving weeks of brainstorming\nA “Book Bible” that keeps track of plots\, characters\, and themes for long-term consistency\nConfidence-building insights that give authors the push to publish sooner\n\nBeyond a single tool\, this session is about a new mindset for marketing. Florin will also share valuable strategies you can implement immediately such as effective prompts and techniques for using free AI tools\, a simple framework for analyzing your own manuscript to uncover core themes and audience profiles\, ethical considerations and best practices for using AI in your author business. \nWhether you’re preparing your first launch or refreshing your backlist\, you’ll walk away with a practical roadmap and new tools for making your book impossible to ignore. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/live-webinar-plan-position-profit-a-modern-authors-guide-to-marketing-with-manuscriptreport/ LOCATION:SelfPubConnect CATEGORIES:Live Partner Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SelfPublishingAdvice.org_-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T165530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T165530Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Editing Short Stories for Contest Submissions DESCRIPTION:Author and podcaster Polly Campbell joins Matty Dalrymple to explore how writing contests can sharpen a writer’s editorial skills. \nPolly 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. \nShe also shares practical strategies for structuring quick edits\, choosing impactful details\, and balancing creativity with polish—all lessons that can strengthen any writer’s craft. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-editing-short-stories-for-contest-submissions/ 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:20251107T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250901T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214343Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway DESCRIPTION:A breakdown of the week’s most significant self-publishing news\, providing insights\, implications\, and in-depth analyses. \nThe 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-latest-self-publishing-news-with-dan-holloway/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BANNER_News-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251109T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T154820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T154820Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Inspirational Indie Authors interview DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors\, understanding their pathways to success\, challenges faced\, and lessons learned. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-inspirational-indie-authors-interview-3/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BANNER_IIA-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251112T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T163546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163546Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Part 1: How Literary Worlds Become Playable as RPGs: Producing Books\, Cards and Collaborative Stories DESCRIPTION:How do you turn a literary world into a collaborative storytelling experience? \nIn 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. \nTogether they explore how indie creators can merge writing\, design\, and ethics to craft imaginative\, inclusive\, immersive books. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-part-1-how-literary-worlds-become-playable-as-rpgs-producing-books-cards-and-collaborative-stories/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BANNER_Production_Distribution_Anna.jpg-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250901T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214343Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway DESCRIPTION:A breakdown of the week’s most significant self-publishing news\, providing insights\, implications\, and in-depth analyses. \nThe 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-latest-self-publishing-news-with-dan-holloway/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BANNER_News-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T165007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T165007Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Creative Self-Publishing with Orna Ross DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to creative planning\, setting inspiring intentions and realistic goals for writing and publishing\, while keeping the creative juices flowing. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-creative-self-publishing-with-orna-ross/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BANNER_CSP_Orna-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T165203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T165203Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Creative Self-Publishing with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to creative planning\, setting inspiring intentions and realistic goals for writing and publishing\, while keeping the creative juices flowing. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-creative-self-publishing-with-orna-ross-joanna-penn-2/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BANNER_CSP_Orna_Joanna-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250901T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214343Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway DESCRIPTION:A breakdown of the week’s most significant self-publishing news\, providing insights\, implications\, and in-depth analyses. \nThe 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-latest-self-publishing-news-with-dan-holloway/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BANNER_News-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251123T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251103T155108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T155108Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Inspirational Indie Authors interview DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into personal stories of indie authors\, understanding their pathways to success\, challenges faced\, and lessons learned. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-inspirational-indie-authors-interview-4/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BANNER_IIA-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20251120T114146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T114146Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Inside Author Nation: Joe Solari and Orna Ross on Trends\, Tools\, and What’s Next for Indies DESCRIPTION:In this episode of Publish for Profit\, Joe Solari sits down with ALLi Director\, Orna Ross\, to reflect on the Author Nation conference\, the growth of vendor partnerships\, changes in author tools including AI\, and why community events matter for indie writers. \nThey also outline plans for expanding into Reader Nation and how authors can adapt to a shifting industry. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-inside-author-nation-joe-solari-and-orna-ross-on-trends-tools-and-whats-next-for-indies/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BANNER_PfP_Joe-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T084402 CREATED:20250901T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214343Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway DESCRIPTION:A breakdown of the week’s most significant self-publishing news\, providing insights\, implications\, and in-depth analyses. \nThe 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-latest-self-publishing-news-with-dan-holloway/2025-11-28/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BANNER_News-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR