In some ways, the current state of digital publishing is even more mysterious to indie writers than when the doors first opened on publishing a handful of years ago. With so many more options than the first wave of publishing revolution, even seasoned, published authors may find some of the new options and features a little daunting. Two of the many reliable, on-going … [Read more...] about SelfPublishing Info Sessions for Indie Authors
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eBook Review: Choosing a Self-Publishing Service by ALLi
The Alliance of Independent Authors has released its recent guide to all things self-publishing, and this year awarded its inaugural service award to Smashwords and its founder, Mark Coker, for the work the company has done in furthering the cause of indie authorship. Good e-Reader spoke to ALLi's founder and director Orna Ross about the guide, and what it means for authors who … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Choosing a Self-Publishing Service by ALLi
Smashwords Wins Inaugural Self-Publishing Service Award from ALLi
The Alliance of Independent Authors is an advocacy organization that works to further self-publishing in the book industry. One of the many ways the group works for authors is in providing up-to-date and continuous information as resources for authors. As part of its Choosing a Self-Publishing Service 2014 guide, Alli examined the opportunities authors have for assistance in … [Read more...] about Smashwords Wins Inaugural Self-Publishing Service Award from ALLi
Authorpreneurship and the Business of Being an Author
At today's PubSmartCon panels, industry professionals presented a panel on the business side of being a career writer under a newly coined term, authorpreneur. By viewing being a published author, regardless of the mode of publication, as a small business owner with serious investment concerns and prioritization to be met. A panel presented by Amanda Barbara of book … [Read more...] about Authorpreneurship and the Business of Being an Author
ALLi, Kobo Team Up on Indie Author Campaign
The London-based Alliance of Independent Authors announced today that it has partnered with Kobo to release a guide to its newest author campaign, the Opening Up to Indie Authors guide. ALLi will use Kobo's extensive global retail reach to make the guidebook available to its 190 international marketplaces. Mark Lefebrve, director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations at … [Read more...] about ALLi, Kobo Team Up on Indie Author Campaign