by Alliance of Independent Authors
The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
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April 20, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth hiring a marketing company to promote your second book—and why many authors might be better off learning to market themselves first.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Other questions include:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">Is there still a stigma around self-publishing in 2025?</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Should I limit how often I run Kindle Countdown Deals for the first book in a series?</li> <li class="MsoNormal">What’s the best mix of platforms for distributing ebooks and print books?</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Do short or long-form videos work better for book marketing?</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How can I prepare for my first in-person book signing event?</li> <li class="MsoNormal">What’s the best way to get indie books into libraries?</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>And More!</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our <a href="https://selfpublishingadvice.org/">Self-Publishing Author Advice Center</a>, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to <a href= "https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/">join our organization</a> and become a self-publishing ally.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Member Q&A podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit <a href="https://bookvault.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bookvault.app</a> today for an instant quote.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the Hosts</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Michael La Ronn is ALLi’s Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at <a href= "http://www.michaellaronn.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.michaellaronn.com</a> and his videos and books for writers at <a href="http://www.authorlevelup.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.authorlevelup.com</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her <a href= "https://sachablack.co.uk/">website</a>, <a href= "https://pod.link/rebelauthor">her podcast</a>, and on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/">Instagram</a>.</p>
April 18, 2025
<p>On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports that new US tariffs will not apply to printed books, thanks to an information exemption, though the impact on printing materials remains unclear. He covers Canva’s launch of AI tools following a pricing change, a legal brief challenging Meta’s use of copyrighted content, and Ingram’s new MediaScout platform, which showcases indie books for film and TV adaptation.</p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Sponsors</span></strong></p> <p>Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit <a href="https://bookvault.app/">Bookvault.app</a> today for an instant quote.</p> <p>Self-Publishing News is also sponsored by book cover design company <a href="https://miblart.com/">Miblart</a>. They offer unlimited revisions, take no deposit to start work and you pay only when you love the final result. Get a book cover that will become your number-one marketing tool.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our <a href= "https://selfpublishingadvice.org/"><strong>Self-publishing Author Advice Center</strong></a>, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to <a href= "https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/"><strong>join our organization</strong></a> and become a self-publishing ally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Host</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dan Holloway is a novelist, poet, and spoken word artist. He is the MC of the performance arts show The New Libertines, He competed at the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert Hall. His latest collection, The Transparency of Sutures, is <a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transparency-Sutures-Dan-Holloway-ebook/dp/B01A6YAA40"> available on Kindle</a>.</span></p>
April 16, 2025
<p>Join Dale L. Roberts as he interviews self-publishing expert Bryan Cohen on the foundations of author branding. Learn how genre clarity, strong sales copy, and Amazon ads work together to grow your fan base and boost book sales. It’s a must-listen for new and mid-list authors.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><a href= "https://www.bestpageforward.net/blurbs/">Best Page Forward</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><a href= "https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/">Sell More Books Show</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p>This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit <a href="https://bookvault.app/">Bookvault.app</a> today for an instant quote.</p> <p><strong>About the Host</strong></p> <p>Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and video content creator. Dale’s inherent passion for life fuels his self-publishing advocacy both in print and online. After publishing over 50 titles and becoming an international bestselling author on Amazon, Dale started his YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with Dale. Selected by Feedspot and LA Weekly as one of the best sources in self-publishing of 2022, Dale cemented his position as the indie-author community's go-to authority. You can find Dale on his <a href="https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> or <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/selfpublishingwithdale" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.</p>
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