#process3and4productionanddistribution — Public Fediverse posts
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Opinion: You Have More Agency Than You Think: Creative Writing and Publishing in the Age of AI
This is an informed opinion piece by Nigel George, an indie author, ALLi Author Member, and the founder of GNW Independent Publishing (indiepublishing.au). He helps writers skip the snake-oil internet gurus and build sustainable careers based on authentic relationships with…
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Spammers and Scammers: What to Do When Your Book Is Sold Under a False Name
Welcome to Spammers and Scammers, our third edition in this series where we look at different scams targeting our indie author and publisher community so we can stay educated and protected from bad actors and sneaky service providers. This month…
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Making the Most of the Indie Author Bookstore
If you’re a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, you must have heard about the Indie Author Bookstore: I know how many reminders I’ve sent out! And if you’re like me, you may have initially thought, “That sounds nice… I…
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Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?)
Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?) Adapted from Creative Self-Publishing by Orna Ross, featured in the May 2026 edition of ALLi's member magazine, The Indie Author. If you find you're running around doing all the…
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What the Draft2Digital Fee Changes Mean for You in 2026
There's been a lot of discussion online about Draft2Digital's recent fee changes, and not all of it has been accurate. Last week, ALLi hosted a webinar with D2D co-founder and CEO Kris Austin to hear directly from the team, give…
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Best Social Media Platforms for Authors in 2026: A Practical Guide
Based on insights from ALLi's member magazine, The Indie Author. You can't be everywhere. And in 2026, spreading yourself too thin across platforms is one of the quickest ways to burn out for very little return. The social media landscape…
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Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AmazonAcontent #authorplatform #bookpromotion #booktrailers
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News Summary: Supreme Court Rules ISPs Not Liable for User Infringement; Anthropic Settlement Fees Reduced
Court cases around AI and copyright are most definitely back in the news following a brief hiatus whilst the courts issued a pummeling to social media firms last week. First up this week we have a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in the US in the case of Sony against Cox. Sony was suing the internet service provider Cox for $1 billion, alleging that it was complicit in copyright infringement.
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https://selfpublishingadvice.org/isps-not-liable-for-user-infringement/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AIcopyright #Anthropicsettlement #authorpayouts #copyrightinfringement
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The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration
The audiobook boom continues to be a bright spot in publishing, as recent reporting by Dan Holloway highlights a resurgence in listener numbers, the rise of new awards, and ongoing shifts in production tools.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/the-audiobook-boom/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AInarration #audiobookboom #KDPVirtualVoice #selfpublishingtrends
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Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom
In 2023, ALLi published a comprehensive guide to selling print books directly from your website, emphasizing author autonomy and the values of Self-Publishing 3.0. Two years later, the conversation has evolved. While print remains essential, today’s…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/direct-selling/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #authorearnings #directselling #ebooksales #readerrelationships
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Book Excerpt from ‘150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered’
This excerpt from 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered, written by ALLi’s Outreach Manager M.L. Ronn, offers practical guidance drawn from years of indie publishing experience. You can…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/book-excerpt-from-150-self-publishing-questions-answered/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #bookpricingforauthors #hybridpublishing #indiebookdistribution #libraryaccessforbooks
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How Indie Authors Are Embracing Short-Form Audio
Short-form audio is becoming a meaningful new outlet for authors. As listening habits shift—and as tools for production become more accessible through human and AI narration—short audiobooks are gaining ground with both readers and platforms. From Spotify’s recent…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/short-form-audio/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AInarration #AlliMembers #audiobookproduction #indieauthors
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The Untold Truth: Award Recognition for Children’s Books, Picture Books, and Low Content Books
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how children’s books, picture books, and low content books are…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/award-recognition-for-childrens-books-picture-books/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #awardrecognitionforchildrensbooks #bookawardmyths #independentauthors #lowcontentbookawards
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