The Alliance of Independent Authors

18/06/2026

"Your email list is the one thing you truly own."

ALLi's Global Community Lead, Ross Lynch, breaks down the concept of ACCESS marketing for indie authors in our latest YouTube video.

Watch now to find out why the 'next step' is crucial to your book's success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrcmDFz8ZAY/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

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18/06/2026

Happening Today: Join Ross Lynch, ALLi’s Global Community Lead, for a live introductory session to the Alliance of Independent Authors, to help you make the most of your membership.

When: Thursday, June 18th, 11am Los Angeles, 1pm Chicago, 2pm New York, 7pm London
Where: ALLi Member/Community Hub on SelfPubConnect

ALLi Members RSVP here: https://selfpubconnect.mn.co/events/making-the-most-of-your-membership-orientation-session?instance_index=20260618T180000Z/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Not a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors? Join us here: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

17/06/2026

🎙️ New Self-Publishing with ALLi - Self-Publishing a Book in German

ALLi Director, Orna Ross, is joined by USA Today bestselling author, Skye MacKinnon, for a conversation about the newly released second edition of Skye's book, Self-Publishing in German. She tells indie authors how to decide which of their books to translate first, where AI earns its keep and where it quietly ruins things, and how on earth you market a book in a language you don't speak.

Listen now: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-self-publishing-a-book-in-german-with-orna-ross-and-skye-mackinnon/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Skye MacKinnon, USA Today Bestselling Author

Tune in to Self-Publishing with ALLi for Orna Ross’s interview with Skye MacKinnon on self-publishing books in German.

17/06/2026

What does the Draft2Digital fee change mean for indie authors in 2026? We sat down with Draft2Digital's CEO, Kris Austin, to hear directly from the team, give our members a chance to ask questions, and understand what these changes actually mean in practice.

Here are the key takeaways indie authors need to know: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-the-draft2digital-fee-changes-mean-for-you-in-2026/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

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…

16/06/2026

Happening Thursday: Join Ross Lynch, ALLi’s Global Community Lead, for a live introductory session to the Alliance of Independent Authors, to help you make the most of your membership.

When: Thursday, June 18th, 11am Los Angeles, 1pm Chicago, 2pm New York, 7pm London
Where: ALLi Member/Community Hub on SelfPubConnect

ALLi Members RSVP here: https://selfpubconnect.mn.co/events/making-the-most-of-your-membership-orientation-session?instance_index=20260618T180000Z/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Not a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors? Join us here: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

15/06/2026

🎙️ New Self-Publishing with ALLi - Social Reading Partnerships Expand; Indie Bookstores Hit 1990s High; Oxford Gets a Romantasy Bookstore That Welcomes Indies

Dan Holloway reports on a week dominated by good news for readers and indie authors alike.

Listen now: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-social-reading-partnerships-expand/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

15/06/2026

🎙️ New Self-Publishing with ALLi - How to Write, Publish, and Promote Nonfiction That Sells

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone walks authors through how to write, publish, and promote nonfiction that sells—covering how to test market demand, what makes a book stand out, and the most common pricing and production mistakes.

Listen now: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-nonfiction-that-sells/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone discusses how to write, publish, and market nonfiction that sells.

13/06/2026

🎧 On the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) : Howard Lovy chats with Michael Maloof, author of award-winning thrillers about a former CIA analyst drawn into conspiracies that stretch across continents.

Listen now: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspirational-indie-author-interview-michael-maloof/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Michael Maloof

Tune in to our Inspirational Indie Author interview with Michael Maloof, author of award-winning, high-stakes thrillers.

12/06/2026

What’s new in ALLi's Community/Member Hub? Let’s catch you up!

Here’s a snapshot of what's happening in our private community for ALLi members. If you're a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, dive in: https://allianceindependentauthors.org/memberconnect/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=contentstudio.io

Upcoming live events & replays for members:

📌 NOW IN REPLAY: The End of Open Access? Draft2Digital, AI, and a New Era for Indie Authors

📌 LIVE NEXT MONTH: Sell More Books - Book Promotion Workshop

Latest forum features and discussions for members:

📌 How much time do you spend on writing compared to other writing-related activities? Join our 'Question of the Week' discussion.

And more...

If you’re a member, now’s the perfect time to jump in. Share your insights, ask questions, RSVP to events, and connect with other indie authors making things happen.

Not a member yet? Discover the benefits: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/member-benefits/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=contentstudio.io

See you there!

12/06/2026

ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and our Global Comms Lead, Ross Lynch, have been out and about at this week!

They've had a great time meeting members, chatting with indie authors, and delivering a talk about what it really takes to run a successful author business.

Drop a note in the comments if you popped by to say hello - we'd love to stay connected with you!

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