The Alliance of Independent Authors: Nonprofit Professional Association for Self-Publishing Authors

Highlights from 2024: marketing strategies, speaking engagements, book awards, and other tools for indie authors. https://lnkd.in/eB2-fH-V

Indie authors featured in this month’s ALLi Member Milestones are celebrating awards, book launches, and leadership roles that demonstrate the diversity and strength of the self-publishing community. https://lnkd.in/eCHcN6UP

Spotify for Authors debuts with marketing tools and listener insights for audiobook creators, positioning itself as a challenger to Amazon in the growing audiobook market. Learn more in Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway. https://lnkd.in/enFKvjn9

This week on the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway examines Amazon Music’s entry into audiobooks, Spotify’s growing investments in the market, and publishing imprints launched by ByteDance and Microsoft. https://lnkd.in/eTd-MwdT

Microsoft debuts its 8080 imprint to speed up traditional publishing, while TikTok owner Bytedance moves into print books with 8th Note, spotlighting YA and romantasy. Learn more about these tech-powered publishing expansions in Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway. https://lnkd.in/eSPaCwUv

On the Self-Publishing News #Podcast tomorrow, Dan Holloway discusses Amazon Music’s audiobook launch, Spotify’s new deal, and tech companies entering publishing. Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://lnkd.in/dKMFjmg #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthors

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple speaks with Karen Inglis, an international best-selling children’s author and ALLi’s Children’s Book Adviser. They discuss the author’s role in creating children’s picture books, collaborating with illustrators, managing costs, and crafting compelling stories. https://lnkd.in/e6rVs23X

Spotify’s audiobook expansion includes Bloomsbury titles, Amazon Music Unlimited adds Audible for subscribers, and the EU closes its antitrust probe into Apple’s audiobook service. Get the latest updates in Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway. https://lnkd.in/eq8aEd8b

The Alliance of Independent Authors has compiled 40+ Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for indie authors. Discounts cover editorial, design, marketing, and coaching services—something for every stage of your writing journey. https://lnkd.in/estUJ32c

Howard Lovy speaks with Douglas Vigliotti on the Inspirational Indie Authors podcast about how Aristotle’s timeless storytelling principles can be adapted to help today’s writers create more compelling narratives. A must-listen for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. https://lnkd.in/eFV_dENu