BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Alliance Independent Authors - ECPv6.15.18//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/London 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20251116T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T144251Z 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-5/2026-02-01/ 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:20260204T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20260203T130039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T130039Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Sharing First Nations Story Using Indie Platforms DESCRIPTION: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. \nOver 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. \nIn 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-sharing-first-nations-story-using-indie-platforms/ 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:20260206T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 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/2026-02-06/ 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:20260208T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20260127T200124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T164336Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Member Q&A - Planning a New Year DESCRIPTION:In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast\, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss… \n\nWhat tips do Michael and Sacha have for planning the new year?\n\nDoes ALLi rate awards for authors?\n\nIt’s getting harder to spot spam as an author. Any ideas?\n\nCan I print and ship books locally in Australia with Amazon?\n\nAnd more! URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-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;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 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/2026-02-13/ 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/London:20260215T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20251116T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T144251Z 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-5/2026-02-15/ 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:20260220T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 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/2026-02-20/ 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/London:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20260203T145006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145006Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: Exposing Yourself - Turning Creative Cringe Into Creative Power DESCRIPTION: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. \nOrna 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. \nDrawing 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-exposing-yourself-turning-creative-cringe-into-creative-power/ 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/London:20260225T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 CREATED:20260203T130406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T122956Z UID:[email protected] SUMMARY:PODCAST DROP: How Manuscript Assessments Guide Better Editing Choices DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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. URL:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/calendar/podcast-drop-how-manuscript-assessments-guide-better-editing-choices/ LOCATION:ALLi Podcast CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BANNER-EDITING-HOWARD-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T153938 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/2026-02-27/ 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