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It has never been easier to publish a book, but publishing a book is never easy.

Creative Self-Publishing is a comprehensive guide to every step in the publishing process, written by the director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and drawing on the experience of thousands of ALLi members.

The book''s focus is how to apply your creativity to publishing, as much as to writing. It takes an individual approach, beginning with you—your passion, mission and sense of purpose as a publisher and creative business owner—then guiding you through the seven processes of publishing, in ways that empower you to reach more readers and sell more books.

In an engaging, easy-to-read format, you’ll learn:

- Which creative practices and business models the most successful authors are using today

- Where you fit in the history of authorship and self-publishing

- How to overcome publishing resistance and block by fostering creative flow.

- Where to find your ideal readers and how to ensure they find your books

- A proven planning method that marries your passion, mission and purpose as writer and publisher

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry books, the principles and practices outlined in this book will work for you. You’ll make better books, find more readers, turn them into keener fans, and grow your income, impact and influence as a self-directed and empowered indie author–the creative way.

ISBNs are unique product identifier codes that help distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and readers find your book and contrary to poor advice, yes, independent authors do need them. Understanding how ISBNs work, why they matter, and how to source and use them will help you distribute your self-published books efficiently and professionally.

But there is a lot of misinformation out there.

In this short guide from the AskALLi team of the Alliance of Independent Authors, you’ll learn all the key facts to make informed decisions about ISBNs and be confident when publishing your own books.

SelfPub3 is a concept and a publishing era defined by the concept: that any author (with the requisite skills) now has the means to establish a sustainable and scalable business.

It is also a campaign from the Alliance of Independent Authors (#selfpub3.0) that works with authors, readers, literary organizations, and creative industries to support independent authors in acquiring the three necessary skills: writing, publishing and creative business.

The SelfPub3 era, the era of author enterprise, began around 2018. In this era, writers are moving beyond exclusively signing all rights to a single 3rd-party publisher, or exclusively self-publishing with one platform or service, into true creative and commercial independence.

This short book outlines both the concept and campaign and aims to explain to self-publishing authors why SelfPub3 is important, the tools and techniques driving this trend, and how to take part in this movement that is enabling authors in more number than ever before to earn a living from writing and publishing books.

Encouraging people to publish and share reviews of your book is a key book-marketing task, and one on which other aspects of marketing rest.

Reviews provide the social proof that is the bedrock of attention from booksellers, bloggers, media, libraries and other influencers.

There are many ways to get your book reviewed and it can be challenging to know what’s ethical and advisable, and what’s worth your time and money.

This Quick and Easy Guide from the AskALLi team at the Alliance of Independent Authors offers guidance to current best practices and ethics and a myriad of ways for you to get more book reviews, fast.

Do you have self-publishing questions that you can’t seem to find the answer to? We’re here to help.

It has never been easier to publish a book, but with so many options, it can be hard to know whether writing advice is good or bad.

Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered is based on overwhelming data & analytics: 1,000+ questions from our author members, 2000+ ALLi blog articles, 400 ALLi podcast episodes, our 24/365 Facebook community where members ask questions daily, and input from our world-class advisors from every corner of the publishing industry.

There’s no question that ALLi hasn’t seen. In fact, this book answers questions you may not have thought about yet.

In an engaging question & answer format, you’ll learn how to:

- Sell more books effortlessly- Design bestselling covers- Win the war against writer’s block- Edit your book till it shines- Improve your marketing and sales

And more, including a resource section with 75+ resources to help you keep learning and building on the information.

The advice in this book is best practice as honed by the experiences of our members and the thousands of authors–novelists, nonfiction writers and poets –who visit ALLi’s Self-Publishing Advice Centre each month.

We’re the only non-profit organization for self-published writers doing this kind of work.

If you’re ready to become a savvier author, grab 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered, and let ALLi show you how to turn your imagination into income.

Are you an indie author who wants to win an award for your writing and publishing? You can.

Indie authors have long been excluded from the most prestigious book prizes, awards, and competitions, but the awards scene is changing. According to Hannah Jacobson, founder of BookAwardPro.com, “Over 92% of all book awards are available to indie and self-published authors,” including many that are for indie authors only.

This short guide provides the latest updates and shares with you:

- Types of awards and prizes- Awards open to indie authors- How to enter book awards

If you’d like to get your foot in the awards scene door, Book Prizes & Awards for Indie Authors will show you the way.

Do you want to speak the language of the publishing industry and become a more informed indie author? We’re here to help.

Getting books published is easier than ever, thanks to digital self-publishing, but learning so many unfamiliar concepts isn’t easy, especially with so much jargon to sift through. It can feel like you need to learn a new language to understand the answers to your questions. The tools, terms and acronyms evolve constantly and even for experienced indie authors, keeping up can be challenging.

If only there were a quick reference guide! Enter the Self-Publishing Glossary. After reading this guide, you will understand the latest publishing terms and common lingo used by authors, editors and others, and so be able to:

- Share your thoughts in any author or publishing community

- Break down book production processes

- Get better results by asking better questions

- Identify essential publishing tools and software

- Unravel marketing jargon and acronyms

- And more – including talk confidently to audio-producers, designers, distributors, editors, influencers, librarians, marketers and fellow authors.

The information in this book is updated regularly and honed by the shared experiences of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) – the professional association for self-publishing authors – and the thousands of writers who visit ALLi’s Self-Publishing Advice Centre each month.

Based on our hundreds of blog posts, podcast episodes, and conversations with successful indie authors and ALLi advisors, this glossary will not only expand your publishing vocabulary but also give you insights into tools, technology and techniques that will make you a better publisher.

If you’re ready to become a savvier author and grow your knowledge of the publishing space, grab Self-Publishing Glossary and let ALLi help you turn your imagination into income.

Authors: do you want to see your self-published books in physical bookstores, locally and internationally?

While selling print books through brick-and-mortar stores can be challenging, it enables you to reach readers who prefer to browse and shop for books offline. And many authors dream of seeing their print books in bookstores. New technologies, tools and distribution methods make it easier than ever.

In this #AskALLi Guidebook: Everything you need to know to get your books on physical bookshelves and, more importantly, moving off them and into the hands of new readers.

Do you want to understand podcasting as an indie author and thrive in this growing industry? We’re here to help.Podcasting has never been easier, but with so many options and so much to learn, identifying what information is relevant for authors can be a challenge.Enter Podcasting for Authors. Based on data and analytics from trusted sources, as well as anecdotal advice from authors who are already killing it with podcasting, this guide will not only teach you how to be a good podcast guest but also how to produce your own show and grow a following as a broadcasting author.Reading this guide, you’ll learn:

- A breakdown of essential podcasting equipment

- Ways to use podcasting to benefit your author career

- Tips on finding an audience and creating your show

- Strategies for producing high-quality audio

- Practical distribution tactics to maximise your reach

- Effective marketing tactics for you launch and beyond

- And more, including a jargon-busting glossary and links to extra resources to help you keep learning and building on the information provided.

The advice in this book is best practice as honed by the experiences of our members and the thousands of authors – novelists, non-fiction writers and poets – who visit ALLi’s Self-Publishing Advice Centre each month.We’re the only non-profit organization for self-published writers doing this kind of work.If you’re ready to become a savvier author and grow your presence in the podcasting space, grab Podcasting for Authors, and let ALLi show you how to turn your imagination into income.