Self-Publishing Advice & Inspirations

Oct 30 2024 661 ep. 30 mins 311
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The Self-Publishing Advice and Inspirations Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors. Wednesdays offer "Advice," featuring "Member Q&A" hosted by Sacha Black and Michael La Ronn, "Publishing for Profit" by Orna Ross, "Creating Better Books" with Howard Lovy, and "Reaching More Readers" led by Holly Greenland and Dale Roberts. Sundays bring "Inspirations," including "Inspirational Indie Author Interviews" hosted by Howard Lovy, "Monthly Creative Planning" with Orna Ross, and "ALLi Campaigns" led by Melissa Addey. Fridays present "News," where Dan Holloway breaks down the week's key self-publishing updates.

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Balancing the Passion and the Business of a Writing Career: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast

Oct 30 2024 36 mins  
This week on the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Tiffany Yates Martin, editor and founder of Foxprint Editorial. Tiffany shares her insights on balancing the art and business of writing, adapting to market changes, and overcoming challenges like perfectionism and imposter syndrome. She also discusses how authors can find fulfillme

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #169: Delaney Diamond. U.S. Virgin Islands Native Ditched Business Career for Life of Romance; Now, She's Written Over 50 Novels

Oct 27 2024 24 mins  
My guest this episode is Delaney Diamond. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Delaney had a career in business before transitioning to writing full-time. Since 2011, she has self-published over 50 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In our conversation, Delaney talks about how she’s managed to become such a prolific author, reveals her marketing secrets, and tells of

The $100,000 Book Prize You ARE Eligible For: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Oct 25 2024 10 mins  
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway highlights a major opportunity for indie authors: a $100,000 book prize open to all writers. He also recaps the Frankfurt Book Fair, discusses how AI tools are changing publishing, and explores the future of interactive storytelling. Sponsors Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality

Harnessing Google’s NotebookLM AI Tool, Which Discusses Myths that Hold Indie Authors Back: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Oct 23 2024 24 mins  
In a departure from the usual format, in this episode Orna Ross and Joanna Penn hand their podcast notes over to Google’s NotebookLM to see what this new AI tool makes of their topic: "5 Myths that Hold Indie Authors Back — And How to Break Free." Joanna shares key developments in AI conversation tools, and as AI continues to shape the industry, Orna asks: What does it mean to

Survey Finds Young People Think Bookshops Are Cool: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Oct 18 2024 11 mins  
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway dives into why "bookshops are cool" according to a recent survey, exploring the unique appeal of browsing shelves and finding new reads in person. He also discusses South Korean author Han Kang's Nobel Prize win and asks whether AI might soon compete with humans in literature and science. Dan rounds out the show with

Creating a Compelling Author Website with Pauline Wiles: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast

Oct 16 2024 37 mins  
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast’s Branding, Marketing, and Promotion stream, Dale L. Roberts speaks with Pauline Wiles, an indie author and website designer, about the importance of branding and effective website design. They discuss the evolution of web design, common mistakes authors make, and the significance of building an email list. Pauline shares insights on budge

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #168: Sally Clarke. She Brings Martial Arts Stories to Life and Builds Singapore’s Indie Author Scene

Oct 13 2024 20 mins  
My guest this episode is Sally Clarke, an author and ALLi ambassador based in Singapore. Sally’s passion for Muay Thai—Thailand’s traditional martial art—inspired her latest book, which tells the story of a young fighter’s journey to overcome the odds. She’s now working to grow the indie author community in her region and support other writers in their publishing journ

Are Your E-Books Ready for the European Accessibility Act? The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Oct 11 2024 14 mins  
On this episode of The Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway breaks down what indie authors need to know about the European Accessibility Act and its 2025 deadline. He also explores Canada’s controversial copyright exemption for educational use and its implications, along with the recent MacArthur “Genius” Awards for writers. Sponsors Self-Publishing News is proudly sp

Hybrid Publishing: Hype, Hope, Harm, or Handy? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast with Anna Featherstone

Oct 09 2024 44 mins  
Some publishers claim to be in the hybrid publishing space when they’re, in fact, service providers or little more than vanity publishers. So, what is hybrid publishing really, and what are the potential upsides and downsides for authors bringing books out under this model? Listen to Anna Featherstone, ALLi’s nonfiction adviser, and Christopher Locke, director of Membership and

Are Blog Tours Still Effective, Navigating ISBN Updates, Pre-Orders, and More: The Member Q&A Podcast with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Oct 06 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether blog tours are still an effective marketing tool for authors and how they compare to other promotional strategies. Other questions include: Do authors need to update ISBN metadata after a book is launched How can authors transition from part-time to full-time writing while im