150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered: ALLi’s Writing, Publishing, & Book Marketing Tips for Authors and Poets
Publishing Guides for Indie Authors, Book 5
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Do you have self-publishing questions that you can’t seem to find the answer to?
We’re here to help!
Hi there! We’re the Alliance of Independent Authors (call us ALLi for short - rhymes with “ally”). We’re a nonprofit organization for self-published writers. We help indie authors like you all over the world make better books and reach more readers.
It has never been easier to publish a book, but with so many options, it can be hard to know whether writing advice is good or bad. So we decided to write a book to help authors navigate their publishing adventures.
Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered is based on overwhelming data and analytics: 1,000-plus questions from our author members, 2,000-plus ALLi blog articles, 400 ALLi podcast episodes, our 24/365 Facebook community where members ask questions daily, and input from our world-class advisors from every corner of the publishing industry.
There’s no question that ALLi hasn’t seen. In fact, this book answers questions you probably haven't thought of.
In an engaging question and answer format, you’ll learn how to:
- Sell more books effortlessly
- Design best-selling covers
- Win the war against writer’s block
- Edit your book into nirvana
- Improve your marketing and sales
- And more, including a resource section with 75-plus resources to help you keep learning
The advice in this book is battle-tested by thousands of authors who visit ALLi’s Self-Publishing Advice Centre each month.
Not only are we making a real difference in writers’ lives, we’re the only nonprofit organization for self-published writers doing this kind of work.
If you’re ready to become a savvier writer, click the "Buy Now" button to grab Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered, and let ALLi show you how to turn your imagination into income.
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- Whitehorserider
- 12-16-21
Clear and concise
Essential for the self-publisher. I could not have proceeded with my first book without it. Indispensable to all levels of publishers.
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- Matt Rifley
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Great, fast paced info that every new & indie author needs to hear! l highly recommend M.Ronn and his writing "how-to" books for anybody who is thinking about publishing their own works.
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- Sarah J. Herbison
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Awesome guide .
An awesome guide for anyone considering self-publishing. This book breaks it down into the nuts and bolts of the industry. I also recommend his channel, Author Level Up, on YouTube.
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