Feeling jaded with Twitter? Read this refreshing post by Helen Baggott, who as an ALLi Partner member speaks about Twitter with the perspective of an editor – and potential new reader for your self-published books!
Opinion: How to Put the Joy (and the Impact) Back into Twitter – an Editor’s Perspective
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Opinion: Why I’m Glad I Stood Up to Online Harassment
Wondering about the best way to deal with genuine online bullying? Indie author Chrissie Parker, herself a victim of persistent online harassment, shares her top coping mechanisms.
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Book Marketing: 7 Avoidable Rookie Errors for Indie Authors
No matter what stage you’re at in your indie author journey, it’s worth checking this list of 7 classic marketing errors made by self-publishing authors as they try to make their books discoverable in a crowded marketplace
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5 Common Twitter Mistakes of Indie Authors
Do you have a Twitter account? Do you want people to connect to your Twitter account from your author website? Then make sure you avoid these common Twitter mistakes!
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Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: Best Book Launch Ever with Shayla Raquel
How to Launch Your Book: Bump Up Sales with the Best Book Launch Ever Are you ready to have the best book launch ever? Shayla Raquel—editor, marketer, and publishing mentor—guides you through her one-of-a-kind plan to launch Amazon bestsellers for her indie authors. You’ll learn how: to build a launch team to use social media […]
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How to Market Your Book: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon December 2018
Welcome to AskALLi, the self-publishing advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. This week it’s our monthly beginners’ self-publishing salon with advice, tips, and tools for indie authors just starting out. The AskALLi podcasts are sponsored by Damonza: Books Made Awesome. Topics discussed this week include: When should authors start marketing their book Why […]
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Opinion: When Does A Book Become Over-promoted?
Are you getting the balance right between raising awareness and over-promoting your self-published book? Sarah Banham alerts us to the signs that will make potential readers’ eyes glaze over and move on to a different author…
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Opinion: Don’t Be the Inadvertent Bully to Fellow Indie Authors
Ever felt silly for not being more of a technology expert? Don’t let others get you down, says Barb Drozdowich – it’s for the others to change their vocabulary and be more understanding, especially on social media.
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Book Marketing: How to Run a Twitter Chat
Wondering how to get more mileage from your Twitter account? Consider hosting a Twitter chat – not as hard as it sounds, once you read social media expert Tim Lewis’s simple guide. Join ALLi’s new weekly Twitter chat too – every Tuesday 8pm BST – #IndieAuthorChat.
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Identifying and Managing Online Trolls
If you have ever used the internet, you've likely encountered the ubiquitous troll. Trolling has, unfortunately, become an indelible part of the internet landscape. But are all trolls the same?
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Organic Facebook Reach for Authors: A Posting Strategy
Facebook pages are a staple of every indie author's marketing box. Whether it's for advertising or organic reach, they've been a vital asset for years. But with an increasingly saturated Facebook feed, the organic reach you're able to get without paying has shrunk to virtually nothing. ALLi author member Maggie Lynch shares her top tips for boosting organic Facebook reach for authors.
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Social Media for Authors: How to Avoid Wasting Writing Time
Social media. Love it or hate it, there’s no getting away from it. Whether you’re using it because you feel you have to or because you’re a social media addict who can’t get enough, there is a role for social media for indie authors. In today's post, author member Rachel McCollin teaches us how to avoid wasting writing time.
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Social Media Marketing: Cutting through the Hype
Can you tell which social media promotion services deserve a piece of your marketing budget? We'll show you how to quickly identify the best services.
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Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlights: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies, With Rachel Thompson
What can you do today to master social media book marketing strategies? Which strategies work and which are a waste of precious time? Rachel Thompson, who knows a social trick or two, reviews what works and what doesn’t these days,…
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How to Sell Your Books in the Holidays with Smart Social Media Marketing
Black Friday and Cyber Monday create a shopping frenzy every year. But how can we writers capitalize on that frenzy and get books to the front and centre of people's minds? Well, Partner member and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny Sansevieri, is here to show you how to sell your books in the holidays.
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Advanced Use of Social Media for Authors With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast
Social media is one of the most effective ways for authors to reach readers and amplify their message at the same time. In this advanced salon, Orna and Joanna cover how to use social media creatively and mindfully, including broadcasting versus engagement, tools and tech, and how to measure success.
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TwitterChat: Networking as an author
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Networking as an author
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TwitterChat: TikTok for Authors with Dianna Gunn
On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about TikTok for Authors with Dianna Gunn
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Self-publishing News: What’s the Truth About Authors and Social Media?
Billie Eilish's low sales and large social media presence cause publishers to ponder the truth about social media for writers as a new survey from Oxford Brookes University asks writers for their answer to that same question.
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Instagram for Indie Authors: Boosting Engagement, Followers, and Book Sales
Instagram not only is the perfect place to find and grow your audience, but it is an incredibly useful platform to connect with other authors across the world. In today's article, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes Suzie Speaks, social media manager to discuss how to use instagram to boost your reader engagement.
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