Podcast

Self-Publishing with ALLi

Author: Alliance of Independent Authors
Feed episode count: 927
Official site: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ask-alli-podcast/
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Summary

The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.

Episodes

Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

News: Perplexity Launches an Ebook Store; Library of Congress Acquires Indie Books; Spotify Passes 100 Million Audiobook Listeners

Duration seconds: 763
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-perplexity-launches-an-ebook-store-library-of-congress-acquires-indie-books-spotify-passes-100-million-audiobook-listeners

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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

From First Book to Second: Production and Distribution Choices in Purpose-Led Publishing, with Anna Featherstone and Sarah Martin

Duration seconds: 2161
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/from-first-book-to-second-production-and-distribution-choices-in-purpose-led-publishing-with-anna-featherstone-and-sarah-martin

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Jul 19, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #214: Michelle M. Pillow Builds a Lasting Career Through Romance and Reader Connection

Duration seconds: 1508
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-214-michelle-m-pillow-builds-a-lasting-career-through-romance-and-reader-connection

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

News: KDP Raises Its Top Royalty Ceiling; Bookshop.org Launches UK Audiobooks; Dystomance Is the New Romantasy

Duration seconds: 709
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-kdp-raises-its-top-royalty-ceiling-bookshoporg-launches-uk-audiobooks-dystomance-is-the-new-romantasy

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: How AI Is Changing Book Cover Design, with Howard Lovy and Pablo Yáñez

Duration seconds: 1614
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/interview-how-ai-is-changing-book-cover-design-with-howard-lovy-and-pablo-yez

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Jul 12, 2026 · not_requested

Update to Indie Author Lab: Orna Ross's New Program Now Online on Substack

Duration seconds: 1629
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/introducing-the-indie-author-lab-a-monthly-program-for-serious-indie-authors-with-orna-ross

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

News: EU Adds Tariff on Book Imports; The Economist Charts AI Publishing Surge; Pocket Books Returns for Indies

Duration seconds: 762
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-eu-adds-tariff-on-book-imports-the-economist-charts-ai-publishing-surge-pocket-books-returns-for-indies

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Author Business Q&A: Profit, Pricing, and Publishing Strategy with Michael La Ronn and Joe Solari

Duration seconds: 3516
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/author-business-qa-profit-pricing-and-publishing-strategy-with-michael-la-ronn-and-joe-solari

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Jul 5, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #213: Diane Hatz on Turning Music Industry Chaos into Fiction

Duration seconds: 1701
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-213-diane-hatz-on-turning-music-industry-chaos-into-fiction

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

News: Rakuten Kobo Took a "Book Community First" Approach to AI — and Rejected 45 Percent of Submissions

Duration seconds: 715
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-rakuten-kobo-took-a-book-community-first-approach-to-ai-and-rejected-45-percent-of-submissions

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

How to Make Your Books Discoverable by AI, with Orna Ross and Rob Prime

Duration seconds: 3225
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/how-to-make-your-books-discoverable-by-ai-with-orna-ross-and-rob-prime

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Jun 28, 2026 · not_requested

Using Real People's Names in Nonfiction, Pricing an Edit, and Making the Most of a BookBub Deal: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Duration seconds: 2588
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/using-real-peoples-names-in-nonfiction-pricing-an-edit-and-making-the-most-of-a-bookbub-deal-member-qa-with-michael-la-ronn-and-sacha-black

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

News: BookFunnel Launches WooCommerce Plugin; Substack Opens Sponsorships; New Book Carbon Calculator; Kindle's Story So Far Goes Live

Duration seconds: 690
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-bookfunnel-launches-woocommerce-plugin-substack-opens-sponsorships-new-book-carbon-calculator-kindles-story-so-far-goes-live

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Pop-Up Books: The Production Reality Behind Books That Move, Fold, and Function, with Anna Featherstone and Kelli Anderson

Duration seconds: 2362
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/pop-up-books-the-production-reality-behind-books-that-move-fold-and-function-with-anna-featherstone-and-kelli-anderson

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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #212: Annabel Youens on Midlife Reinvention and Creative Independence

Duration seconds: 1639
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-212-annabel-youens-on-midlife-reinvention-and-creative-independence

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

News: Audiobook Growth Returns to Double Digits; Title Glut Shrinks Author Slices; How Many Readers Actually Pay?

Duration seconds: 569
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-audiobook-growth-returns-to-double-digits-title-glut-shrinks-author-slices-how-many-readers-actually-pay

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Audio Interview: Writing and Editing Books for Young Readers with Howard Lovy and Amelia Ross

Duration seconds: 2176
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/audio-interview-writing-and-editing-books-for-young-readers-with-howard-lovy-and-amelia-ross

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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

Self-Publishing a Book in German, with Orna Ross and Skye MacKinnon

Duration seconds: 2316
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/self-publishing-a-book-in-german-with-orna-ross-and-skye-mackinnon

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

News: Social Reading Partnerships Expand; Indie Bookstores Hit 1990s High; Oxford Gets a Romantasy Bookstore That Welcomes Indies

Duration seconds: 628
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-social-reading-partnerships-expand-indie-bookstores-hit-1990s-high-oxford-gets-a-romantasy-bookstore-that-welcomes-indies

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

How to Write, Publish, and Promote Nonfiction That Sells, with Anna Featherstone and Howard Lovy

Duration seconds: 3064
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/how-to-write-publish-and-promote-nonfiction-that-sells-with-anna-featherstone-and-howard-lovy

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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #211: Michael Maloof Turned Global Adventure and Tech Experience Into Award-Winning Thrillers

Duration seconds: 1739
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-211-michael-maloof-turned-global-adventure-and-tech-experience-into-award-winning-thrillers

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

News: Spotify Reports 60% Audiobook Growth; ElevenLabs Expands; AI Copyright Cases Narrow the Class

Duration seconds: 700
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-spotify-reports-60-audiobook-growth-elevenlabs-expands-ai-copyright-cases-narrow-the-class

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Does Social Media Still Sell Books? With Orna Ross

Duration seconds: 2935
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/does-social-media-still-sell-books-with-orna-ross

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May 31, 2026 · not_requested

How to Successfully Change Genres and Topics: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Duration seconds: 2465
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/how-to-successfully-change-genres-and-topics-member-qa-with-michael-la-ronn-and-sacha-black

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

News: Spotify Expands AI Audiobook Tools; Barnes & Noble Contradicts Itself on AI; Commonwealth Prize Controversy

Duration seconds: 642
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-spotify-expands-ai-audiobook-tools-barnes-noble-contradicts-itself-on-ai-commonwealth-prize-controversy

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

How One Indie Author-Illustrator Cracked the Kids' Graphic Novel Market, with Anna Featherstone and Mike Barry

Duration seconds: 2158
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/how-one-indie-author-illustrator-cracked-the-kids-graphic-novel-market-with-anna-featherstone-and-mike-barry

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May 24, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #210: D. K. Marie. Romance Author Discusses Hope, Healing, and Building an Indie Career on Her Own Terms

Duration seconds: 1369
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-210-d-k-marie-romance-author-discusses-hope-healing-and-building-an-indie-career-on-her-own-terms

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

News: AI-Powered Scams Target Writers; Audible Opens Pop-Up Bookstore; Anthropic Fairness Hearing Update

Duration seconds: 645
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-ai-powered-scams-target-writers-audible-opens-pop-up-bookstore-anthropic-fairness-hearing-update

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: What Genre Conventions Teach Authors About Professional Book Cover Design with Howard Lovy and Michele DeFilippo

Duration seconds: 1919
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/interview-what-genre-conventions-teach-authors-about-professional-book-cover-design-with-howard-lovy-and-michele-defilippo

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

Where Friction Hides in Your Author Business (And When It Might Be Useful), with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Duration seconds: 2551
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/where-friction-hides-in-your-author-business-and-when-it-might-be-useful-with-orna-ross-and-joanna-penn

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

News: BookTok Bestseller List Launches in the UK; Subscription Boxes Drive Charts; Have Special Editions Peaked?

Duration seconds: 726
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-booktok-bestseller-list-launches-in-the-uk-subscription-boxes-drive-charts-have-special-editions-peaked

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Why Indie Authors Should Ignore the Market's Mood and Focus on Their Mission, with Joe Solari

Duration seconds: 916
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/why-indie-authors-should-ignore-the-markets-mood-and-focus-on-their-mission-with-joe-solari

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May 10, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #209: Muhammad Atique. Author Explores AI, Algorithms, and Human Connection in the Digital Age

Duration seconds: 1633
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-209-muhammad-atique-author-explores-ai-algorithms-and-human-connection-in-the-digital-age

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

News: Audible Retires Legacy Royalty Model; Oscars Rule on AI; Publishing Industry AI Survey

Duration seconds: 677
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-audible-retires-legacy-royalty-model-oscars-rule-on-ai-publishing-industry-ai-survey

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Guided Selling for Authors: Taking Readers by the Hand, with Orna Ross

Duration seconds: 1210
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/guided-selling-for-authors-taking-readers-by-the-hand-with-orna-ross

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May 3, 2026 · not_requested

Legal Reviews, ISBN Ownership, and Pre-Order Pitfalls: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Duration seconds: 3511
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/legal-reviews-isbn-ownership-and-pre-order-pitfalls-member-qa-with-michael-la-ronn-and-sacha-black

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

News: BookCon Returns with a Welcome for Indie Authors; Anthropic Settlement Class Reaches 91%

Duration seconds: 600
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-bookcon-returns-with-a-welcome-for-indie-authors-anthropic-settlement-class-reaches-91

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Beyond Bookshops — Bulk Sales, Gifting and Alternative Distribution, with Anna Featherstone and Andrew Griffiths

Duration seconds: 2847
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/interview-beyond-bookshops-bulk-sales-gifting-and-alternative-distribution-with-anna-featherstone-and-andrew-griffiths

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Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #208: Biba Pearce. Crime and Romance Author Builds Six-Figure Career Across Multiple Pen Names

Duration seconds: 1846
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-208-biba-pearce-crime-and-romance-author-builds-six-figure-career-across-multiple-pen-names

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

News: Draft2Digital Introduces Fees; Bookshop.org Reports Record Sales

Duration seconds: 599
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-draft2digital-introduces-fees-bookshoporg-reports-record-sales

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: How Authors Can Work Effectively with Book Designers with Howard Lovy and Allyson Longueira

Duration seconds: 2638
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/interview-how-authors-can-work-effectively-with-book-designers-with-howard-lovy-and-allyson-longueira

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

News: Amazon Retires Early Kindles; Publishing Scam Emails on the Rise

Duration seconds: 608
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-amazon-retires-early-kindles-publishing-scam-emails-on-the-rise

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple

Duration seconds: 3503
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/marketing-your-books-using-video-with-dale-l-roberts-and-matty-dalrymple

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Apr 12, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #207: Darnnell Reese. Desert Storm Veteran Breaks Decades of Silence on Trauma; Turns to Faith and Writing to Confront Bullies

Duration seconds: 2227
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-207-darnnell-reese-desert-storm-veteran-breaks-decades-of-silence-on-trauma-turns-to-faith-and-writing-to-confront-bullies

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

News: Bookstores Call for Faster Response; AI Micro Drama Deal Sparks Author Backlash

Duration seconds: 698
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-bookstores-call-for-faster-response-ai-micro-drama-deal-sparks-author-backlash

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Substack as a Marketing Tool for Indie Authors, with Orna Ross

Duration seconds: 1837
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/substack-as-a-marketing-tool-for-indie-authors-with-orna-ross

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Apr 5, 2026 · not_requested

When Amazon Closes Your Account: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Duration seconds: 2332
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/when-amazon-closes-your-account-member-qa-with-michael-la-ronn-and-sacha-black

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

News: Social Media Lawsuits Grow; Supreme Court Ruling Shapes AI Copyright Debate

Duration seconds: 670
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-social-media-lawsuits-grow-supreme-court-ruling-shapes-ai-copyright-debate

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Verse, Visuals, and Special Edition Decisions — Making a Book with Intention, Featuring Anna Featherstone and Lande Jewels

Duration seconds: 2975
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/audio-interview-verse-visuals-and-special-edition-decisions-making-a-book-with-intention-featuring-anna-featherstone-and-lande-jewels

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Mar 29, 2026 · not_requested

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #206: Cliff Lovette Reinvents Himself as a Storyteller After a Career in Entertainment Law

Duration seconds: 1676
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/inspirational-indie-author-interview-206-cliff-lovette-reinvents-himself-as-a-storyteller-after-a-career-in-entertainment-law

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

News: 'Shy Girl' Controversy Raises AI Editing Questions; Self-Publishing Surge Sparks Debate

Duration seconds: 711
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-shy-girl-controversy-raises-ai-editing-questions-self-publishing-surge-sparks-debate

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Why Self-Editing Matters and How to Strengthen Your Manuscript Before Hiring an Editor, with Howard Lovy and Katie Chambers

Duration seconds: 1798
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/interview-why-self-editing-matters-and-how-to-strengthen-your-manuscript-before-hiring-an-editor-with-howard-lovy-and-katie-chambers

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Mar 22, 2026 · not_requested

Beyond the Book — New Pathways to Readers with IngramSpark: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight

Duration seconds: 2984
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/beyond-the-book-new-pathways-to-readers-with-ingramspark-self-publishing-advice-conference-highlight

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

News: "Don't Steal This Book" Campaign Targets AI Policy; Grammarly Pulls Controversial Editing Tool

Duration seconds: 678
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/news-dont-steal-this-book-campaign-targets-ai-policy-grammarly-pulls-controversial-editing-tool

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

Indie Author Lab Debuts as London Book Fair Opens Its Doors to Self-Publishers with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Duration seconds: 2704
Source: https://ornaross.libsyn.com/indie-author-lab-debuts-as-london-book-fair-opens-its-doors-to-self-publishers-with-orna-ross-and-joanna-penn

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