Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?) https://selfpublishingadvice.org/which-type-of-indie-author-are-you-or-would-you-be/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution
Which Type of Indie Author Are You? (Or Would You Be?) — The Self-Publishing Advice Center

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 https://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-the-draft2digital-fee-changes-mean-for-you-in-2026/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution
What the Draft2Digital Fee Changes Mean for You in 2026 — The Self-Publishing Advice Center

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 https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-social-media-platforms-for-authors-in-2026-a-practical-guide/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution
Best Social Media Platforms for Authors in 2026: A Practical Guide — The Self-Publishing Advice Center

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

Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market books, reach readers, and build visibility.

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News Summary: Supreme Court Rules ISPs Not Liable for User Infringement; Anthropic Settlement Fees Reduced https://selfpublishingadvice.org/isps-not-liable-for-user-infringement/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution #copyrightinfringement #Anthropicsettlement #authorpayouts #SupremeCourt #AIcopyright #legalfees #Sonyv.Cox
Selling Books Overseas from Your Author Website: Compliance Guidelines https://selfpublishingadvice.org/selling-books-overseas-compliance-guidelines/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution #Business&Planning
Selling Books Overseas from Your Author Website: Compliance Guidelines

At ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors, we recommend that all authors seriously consider direct sales, author to reader, but the international market for digital and physical goods is complex. Selling books overseas from your author website is complex. To…

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The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration https://selfpublishingadvice.org/the-audiobook-boom/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution #self-publishingtrends #Spotifyaudiobooks #KDPVirtualVoice #Speakiesawards #audiobookboom #AInarration
The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration

Audiobook boom brings rising listenership, new awards, and AI tools changing how books are made and heard.

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Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom https://selfpublishingadvice.org/direct-selling/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution #readerrelationships #subscriptionmodels #authorearnings #directselling #ebooksales #Superfans
Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom

Discover how indie authors are using direct selling to build sustainable careers through reader relationships and fan-first strategies.

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Book Excerpt from ‘150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered’

This excerpt from 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered by M.L. Ronn explains how indie authors can navigate pricing, piracy, and more.

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How Indie Authors Are Embracing Short-Form Audio

Authors explore the rise of short-form audio, with insights from Spotify and ALLi members using AI tools and new platforms.

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