Best Alliance Of Independent Authors Podcasts (2024)

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Fake Emails Impersonating Alliance Of Independent Authors | Self-Publishing News (May 20, 2024) 7:20

6h ago7:20

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The Alliance of Independent Authors reported a recent impersonation scam. Dibbly Create rolls out new token rates for Content Writer. And, IngramSpark is offering 99-cent shipping options till June 15, 2024. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel …

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Alice Munro's Legacy, British Book Awards, and Tech Legal Battles: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 11:33

42m ago11:33

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On the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway pays tribute to the late Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro and highlights recent British Book Awards winners, including Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing. He covers major tech and legal news: OpenAI’s disbanded risk project, the EU's fine on Microsoft, and ByteDance’s legal battle over TikTok. Dan a…

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Episode#170 Self-care in the age of neuroscience and AI. Perspectives of Students and Faculty of our QUT CSB111 class 34:55

15h ago34:55

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Welcome to "Self-Care in the Age of Neuroscience and AI," a thought-provoking podcast episode that delves into the innovative ways neuroscience and artificial intelligence are transforming how we approach self-care. Join us as we explore insights and perspectives from students and faculty of the QUT CSB111 class, where we examine the intersection o…

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Email Marketing Tips for Indie Authors: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland 23:34

1h ago23:34

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In the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland discuss effective email marketing strategies for indie authors. They cover topics like choosing an email service, welcome emails, metrics to track, and engaging subscribers on a regular basis. The hosts aim to provide practical tips and best practices to help authors connect …

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Moving the Needle to a Different Track with Johnny B. Truant - #239 46:04

2h ago46:04

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about MOVING THE NEEDLE TO A DIFFERENT TRACK, including the impetus for him starting his podcast, "The Art of Noticing" and what drove his creative pivot; the importance of not missing the magic that's happening around you; supporting the artisan writer; the age of the iconoclast writer; the power of bein…

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Publishing Audiobooks with Author's Republic | Review 2024 22:33

11h ago22:33

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Are you looking for an alternative to Audiobook Creation Exchange or Findaway Voices? Would you like to publish your audiobooks through numerous retailers including Amazon, Audible, Spotify and more? Then, let's talk about the audiobook publishing business, Author's Republic, and discuss if it's worth it! Author's Republic - https://www.authorsrepu…

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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #159: Anna Sayburn Lane. Writer Finds Her Fans in Write-To-Market Crime Fiction 16:52

1h ago16:52

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My guest this episode is Anna Sayburn Lane, who began her career as a journalist until she decided she had enough of writing content for other people and became a novelist. Anna's entry into indie publishing was rocky until, just recently, she decided to pivot and write to market. Now, her crime fiction is seeing fantastic sales as she works toward…

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From Poetic Solace to Community Haven: Leena Batchelor's Journey of Creative Resilience and Expression 31:49

6h ago31:49

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Discover the heart and soul of Script Haven Ltd. as the remarkable Leena Batchelor, former Worcestershire Poet Laureate, takes us on a journey through the evolution of her dream. From her early days seeking solace in poetry to nurturing a community bookshop that blooms as a sanctuary for self-published, indie authors, and main stream publishers, Le…

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OpenAI's GPT-4o Demo Features Emotional Reading of a Love Story About Robots: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 10:47

16m ago10:47

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On this week’s Self-Publishing News, Dan Holloway dives into OpenAI's recent demo of GPT-4o, a new iteration of their ChatGPT technology. The demo showcased impressive real-time processing capabilities and emotional storytelling, hinting at a future where AI-narrated audiobooks might rival human voice actors. Dan also touches on the concerns raised…

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Inside the Audiobook Boom: Kevin Stillwell of Lantern Audio Talks Production on the Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy 22:10

19m ago22:10

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In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy interviews Kevin Stillwell, indie publishing producer for Lantern Audio. They explore the evolving landscape of audiobook creation, examining the options indie authors have, the costs involved, and how technology is reshaping the industry. Kevin s…

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KDP AI Audiobook Hits 40,000 on Audible | Self-Publishing News (May 13, 2024) 13:27

1d ago13:27

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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out beta access to their virtual voice program for distribution in 2023; now it's published over 40,000 titles on Audible. Find out what the customers think and how it could possibly ruffle some feathers. Also, PublishDrive picked up another audiobook partner in Wehear. And, Audible is now recommending a…

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Constellations of Care: Anarcha-Feminism in Practice 1:04:32

16m ago1:04:32

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'Whether one is an anarchist or not, the contemporary turn of geopolitical events—from the global phenomena of pandemics, fascistic regimes, and collapsing infrastructure for any sort of social well-being, to capitalist-fueled climate catastrophes and displacement, to occupations spiraling into genocides—has compelled a shift toward prioritizing do…

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The Big Indie Author Data Drop 2024 with Melissa Addey - #238 48:47

4h ago48:47

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Melissa Addey about THE BIG INDIE AUTHOR DATA DROP 2024, including author income data; whether trad pub income is spikier than indie pub income; the growth of libraries; the continuing popularity of paperback; selling direct; trends in KU; the power of the backlist; behavioral aspects of indie authors (it's not what I wou…

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Publishing Audiobooks with Findaway Voices | Review 2024 23:01

4d ago23:01

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Are you publishing your audiobook through ACX yet still looking for other alternatives? Would you like to know an alternate way to publish your audiobooks to Amazon and Audible? Then, discover how Findaway Voices by Spotify might be the ideal place to distribute your audio content for free. Find out if Findaway Voices is worth it in 2024! Findaway …

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Emiko Jean on Crafting Resilience and Suspense in The Return of Ellie Black 26:51

6d ago26:51

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In this episode, I chat with Emiko Jean, the New York Times bestselling author whose journey from various professions to the realm of writing is nothing short of inspiring. Emiko sheds light on her latest page-turner, The Return of Ellie Black, and the meticulous care she gives to her Japanese American characters. The world of publishing is fraught…

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Boosting Author Incomes with Self-Pub 3: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Matty Dalrymple 46:51

39m ago46:51

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On this month’s Campaigns Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple discuss ALLi's ongoing campaigns, such as the Big Indie Author Data Drop and the Self-Pub 3 campaign, which focus on improving author incomes through business practices. They also explain how ALLi aims to increas…

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Episode #169 Empowering women through financial independence is not just about money—it's about choice and reshaping our world for generations to come.Dr. Nora Koslowski and Ellen Sullivan, CEO and CO ... 40:19

2h ago40:19

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"Empowering women through financial independence is not just about money—it's about choice, freedom, and reshaping our world for generations to come." Listen to Dr. Nora Koslowski and Ellen Sullivan are the visionary co-founders of EVEN, an innovative startup dedicated to empowering women by accelerating their economic potential. Drawing on their e…

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Exploring OpenAI's Game Theory Model for Fair Author Compensation: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 11:28

3d ago11:28

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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses a new proposal from OpenAI that introduces cooperative game theory to determine compensation for authors whose works help train AI. This innovative approach aims to calculate the specific contributions of individual creators to AI outputs and allocate earnings accordingly, …

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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: Value-Based Marketing for Self-Publishing Authors — Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Anna Featherstone 46:17

1h ago46:17

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In this episode of the Publishing for Profit podcast stream, ALLI’s Australian ambassador and nonfiction adviser, Anna Featherstone, and Director Orna Ross, focus on adding value to your book without adding to costs. Learn tips and tools for lowering the costs of editing and marketing, in particular, without compromising on the quality or impact of…

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Self Publishing Trends You NEED to Know in 2024 | Self-Publishing News (May 6, 2024) 11:11

1h ago11:11

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Find out the latest trends in publishing for ebooks and print books. Also, traditional publishing house, HarperCollins partnered with Elevenlabs to produce digitally narrated audiobooks. And, Spotify rolled out a feature for pre-orders that more authors are going to love. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week. Subscribe to The Sel…

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Creating Your Own Community with Jessie Kwak - #237 38:30

7h ago38:30

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jessie Kwak about CREATING YOUR OWN COMMUNITY. Our conversation was triggered by the fact that Jessie recently hosted the first Author Alchemy Summit, and I wanted to find out what had made her decide to dive into this huge community-building undertaking. But even if organizing your own conference isn’t on your bucket lis…

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Publishing Audiobooks on Audible | ACX Review 2024 26:58

14d ago26:58

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Are you planning to publish audiobooks? Have you been looking into Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX)? This company owned by Amazon provides the most direct route to Audible, but at what cost? Is publishing on ACX worth it? Find out the pros and cons of the most popular business in audiobook publishing. ACX - https://www.acx.com ACX Audio Lab - http…

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Turning Pages and Building Community: Celebrating Sunshine Book Company's Story With Owner Beth Merrick 33:05

2h ago33:05

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Nestled within the heart of Claremont's historic district, Sunshine Book Company gleams with the charm of its 1915 architecture—a setting almost as enchanting as the tales it houses. As the shop celebrates its third anniversary, I'm joined by the effervescent Beth, who shares the serendipitous journey that brought her from the world of Disney to th…

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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #158: Sarah Banham. Writer Refuses to be Pinned to a Single Genre 16:49

19h ago16:49

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My guest this episode is Sarah Banham, an author who admits that she is so restless that she refuses to be pinned down to one genre. Her fiction and nonfiction work keep her excited about writing, and she also helps other authors find their own voices. It wasn't until she turned forty that she gained the confidence to do this on her own, and she ha…

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What Will Authors Do to Find Gen Z Readers if They Can't Use TikTok? The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 10:36

3d ago10:36

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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explores the potential US ban on TikTok and its implications for Gen Z readers and authors who use BookTok for book marketing. Dan examines alternative platforms like Discord for author-reader connections, noting that they may not match TikTok's ability to foster new readers. This di…

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Episode #168. So Cool- have a listen to Cat Bohannon, Author of Eve, New York Times Best Seller. The definitive guide to the Female Body, Eve is the book women all over the world have been waiting for ... 48:14

3d ago48:14

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I am so excited to interview Cat Bohannon about her New York Times bestseller book Eve, How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. It is recognised as Foyle's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023 and is a groundbreaking exploration into the female side of human biology and history, long overlooked by scientific inquiry. Delving in…

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Finding ARC Reviewers for Your Manuscript and More Self-Publishing Questions Answered by Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black in the Member Q&A Podcast 40:05

22d ago40:05

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In the latest installment of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss effective strategies for finding ARC (Advanced Review Copy) reviewers for manuscripts. Other questions include: Do I need a new ISBN if I change the cover? Do I need to use a different ISBN for each retailer when publishing on Kindle and other…

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Can Authors Copyright an AI-Generated Book??? | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29,2024) 12:42

10d ago12:42

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GetCovers shares about ten ways to promote your book for free. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shows you how to get categories and keywords for your book on Audible. And, an author registered a copyright for her book that leveraged AI. Does this set a new precedent? All that and more in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub …

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Creating Character Motivation: The Fallacy of Magical Knowing with Tiffany Yates Martin - #236 45:29

6d ago45:29

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Tiffany Yates Martin about CREATING CHARACTER MOTIVATION: THE FALLACY OF MAGICAL KNOWING, including an explanation of what "magical knowing" is, what leads a writer to fall back on it, and the signs that you're relying on it; the importance of understanding the character's overarching goal and of laying in brushstrokes of…

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Who Has the Best Royalties for Self-Publishing? 32:19

6d ago32:19

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Curious about who offers the best royalties for self-publishing? Join us as we explore top platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Discover which company offers the best deal for authors, whether you're publishing on Amazon, Apple Books, or other platforms like StreetLib and Lulu. 10 Best Places to Publish eBo…

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Caroline Alexander, Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over The Roof Of The World 1:02:31

16d ago1:02:31

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Embark on a historical odyssey as Caroline Alexander, New York Times Bestselling Author and acclaimed contributor to The New Yorker and National Geographic, unveils the lesser-known sagas of World War II's China-Burma-India theatre in her new book, Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over The Roof Of The World. With a background steep…

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Overcoming the Challenges of Being a Multi-Genre Author: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross 26:26

8d ago26:26

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This episode focuses on the unique challenges faced by multi-genre authors in the self-publishing sector. ALLi Director Orna Ross provides practical solutions and personal examples for targeting different readers, establishing a cohesive brand, maintaining quality across genres, managing reader expectations, and building genre-specific expertise, a…

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Manga Publishers Win Major Piracy Case and AI Narration Advances: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 11:48

22d ago11:48

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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses a significant legal victory in Japan where three manga publishers won $10 million in damages from a piracy site, potentially setting a precedent for how lost earnings are calculated in copyright infringement cases. This ruling could reshape the global debate over the impact…

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Marketing and Promotion for Books with Storiad | CEO Ramzi Hajj 22:50

23d ago22:50

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Learn how to boost your book's visibility on Amazon with Storiad CEO Ramzi Hajj in this insightful interview. Discover how Storiad aids in book promotion strategies and enhances marketing for authors. Explore the effectiveness of Storiad for promoting books on Amazon and gain valuable insights into marketing on social media. Get free or premium acc…

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Five Reasons Authors Need an Email List: Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland 24:25

12d ago24:25

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In the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland discuss five compelling reasons why authors should maintain an email list. They address the common perception that email marketing is crucial for an author's business despite some authors' reluctance to embrace it. The hesitations often stem from concerns about time and effor…

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Best Keywords for Amazon KDP | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 22, 2024) 13:07

28d ago13:07

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The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson released a new post highlighting the most search Amazon keywords and trends in 2024. IngramSpark has a WHOLE lot of news including a new publishing opportunity, a giveaway, a survey and more. Also, horror is seeing a HUGE boost in sales over the past couple years. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscri…

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The Source Code of Storytelling with Rob Hart - #235 34:09

13d ago34:09

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Rob Hart about THE SOURCE CODE OF STORYTELLING, including the importance of making your readers laugh; getting rid of the rituals; doing a backwards editing pass; posing the villain as the hero of their own story; not counting out the Riders of Rohan; and writing an outline and throwing it out. Interview video at https://…

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Laterpress: Digital Book Publishing & Direct Sales 22:56

13d ago22:56

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Explore Laterpress, a premier platform for digital book publishing and direct sales. Dive into the world of self-publishing, understanding the intricacies of ebook creation, publication, and sales. Learn how Laterpress empowers authors with tools for successful ebook publishing, embracing the digital landscape without the need for intermediaries. L…

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Navigating the Pages of Indie Bookstore Ownership with Shelf Life Books' Chris and Berkley McDaniel 30:39

25d ago30:39

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In this episode, I chat with Shelf Life Books owners Chris and Berkley McDaniel about the switch from corporate life to purchasing an indie bookshop, things to do and see in Richmond, Virginia, cats, and books! Formerly known as Chop Suey Books, Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA, and has served the Richmond commu…

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AI's Impact on Creatives and Substack's Spotify Partnership: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 11:14

21d ago11:14

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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses a Society of Authors survey revealing significant concerns among creatives about AI's impact on their work and income. He also covers the UK government's latest updates on AI regulation, noting a lack of protections for content creators. Additionally, Dan highlights Substac…

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Shaun Loftus Explores The Book Whisperer's Tailored Publishing Support and the ‘Unconference’ in Florence: Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy 21:21

1M ago21:21

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In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy interviews Shaun Loftus, founder of The Book Whisperer, which offers complete publishing services for indie authors. Shaun shares her journey from a tech-savvy marketing director to a leader in indie publishing, emphasizing the educational approac…

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Spotify Premium Price Increase & Expansion | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 15, 2024) 13:29

27d ago13:29

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Spotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Sel…

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The Pocket Guide to Pantsing with Michael La Ronn - #234 46:31

20d ago46:31

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about THE POCKET GUIDE TO PANTSING, including honoring what your brain is trying to do; retrospective outlining for pantsers; cycling through your story; meeting the characters where they are; surprising the reader (and yourself); the challenge of writing into the dark across a series; using AI to create a…

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BookBaby: Is BookBaby.com Worth the Money? 19:28

21d ago19:28

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Introducing BookBaby.com—an alternative to KDP for your self publishing journey. Explore the world of BookBaby, its self-publishing services, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. Uncover whether BookBaby is the right choice for your book and how it stacks up against KDP. BookBaby - https://www.bookbaby.com/ ALLi Watchdog List - https://…

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Author Edward Humes: Total Garbage, How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World 53:42

21d ago53:42

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In this episode, I chat with Edward Humes about his latest book, Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World. Humes reveals the surprising depths of waste permeation in everyday life and the power we hold to rectify these issues. By reimagining waste as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, Humes provides a blueprint for collective…

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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #157: Jill Dobson. Traditionally Published as a Teen, Author Gets Tired of Waiting Game and Goes Indie 16:18

22d ago16:18

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My guest this episode is Jill Dobson, whose story is a little different from the ones I usually tell on this podcast. She found a traditional publisher at a very young age—in fact, when she was a teenager. Then she endured decades of rejection or, even worse, being ignored. She recently went indie and felt like a weight was lifted. Now, it's up to …

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Fairly Trained Certifies First Ethically Trained Large Language Model: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway 11:36

24d ago11:36

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In this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway brings attention to Fairly Trained, the first platform to certify ethically trained large language models, highlighting a major advancement in AI ethics. Dan also explores HarperCollins' innovative environmental efforts in reducing paper usage through font changes and the carbon foot…

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Independence and Interdependence: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn 42:02

1M ago42:02

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What does independence mean for authors in terms of creative and publishing choices? Why is interdependence so important, and how can we be stronger together? Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss their ideas. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organizati…

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KDP Changes & More Kindle Vella Issues | Self-Publishing News (April 8, 2024) 17:36

28d ago17:36

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KDP made some changes to the upload process for ebooks. Kindle Vella is free for a limited time to students. Amazon faces yet another lawsuit, this time surrounding their misuse of the "buy box." And, so much more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://…

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Data-Driven Publishing with Pamela Fagan Hutchins - #233 45:37

27d ago45:37

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Pamela Fagan Hutchins about DATA-DRIVEN PUBLISHING, including business and creative collaboration with a publisher; the rise of "super indie / alt traditional”; changing one's genre or plotting approach based on the data; battling imposter syndrome; the danger of violating reader expectations and the power of targeting th…

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