In this special episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Howard Lovy interviews Kayleigh Brindley, conference manager for SelfPubCon25. Kayleigh offers a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Self-Publishing Advice Conference, which takes place online October 18–19. She discusses the theme, “New Trends in Self-Publishing,” the decision to spread the event across two days, highlights from the speaker […]
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.
Book marketing … minus the overwhelm. In this month's Self-Publishing with ALLi Branding, Marketing & Promotion Podcast stream, join ALLi director Orna Ross and ALLi editor-in-chief Roz Morris for a behind-the-scenes tour of ALLi’s updated Book Marketing guide, due for release at the Self-Publishing Advice Conference on October 18th. Learn the important difference between marketing […]
In this month's episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast stream, Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black answer member questions which include: What is the best way to use QR codes in my marketing? I've trad-pubbed 3 books, and the 4th book in my nonfiction series is self-published. How do I market the […]
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.
What happens after you hit publish—but then need to fix, tweak, or rebrand your book or series? In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Production & Distribution Podcast stream, we talk “versioning” for indie authors: from typo fixes to new covers, back matter to fresh editions. Learn what to avoid, what works, and how […]
This week's Inspirational Indie Author Interview is with Mo Fanning, a Birmingham-based novelist whose contemporary LGBTQ+ fiction blends humor, heartbreak, and hope. His novels, including Husbands, The Armchair Bride, Rainbows and Lollipops, and the upcoming Ghosted, explore themes of identity, loss, and chosen family, often set against the backdrop of his Midlands roots. Beyond writing, […]
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 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. Gail explains the similarities and differences between editing children's literature and adult literature, highlighting the importance […]
In their bi-monthly conversational catch-up, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn compare notes on smart sequencing and softer marketing. Joanna walks through her windowing strategy in publishing her short story anthology, The Buried and the Drowned, and what getting Blood Vintage back has taught her about the submission process. Orna talks about the joy of bringing […]
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.
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