Self-Publishing with ALLi
The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
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News: Christie Enters the Public Domain, Anthropic Settlement Shifts, and Audio Platforms Embrace Video
<p>On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports from a literary conference setting as Agatha Christie's The Body in the Library enters the public domain. He unpacks new reporting on the Anthropic settlement, including unresolved issues for textbook authors and questions over how much claimants may ultimately receive. Dan also looks at a shift toward video in audio discovery, with Audible testing in-app video promotion and Spotify lowering the bar for podcast monetization.</p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p> Sage, Textbook Authors Settle Dispute Over Anthropic Settlement Guidance (Publishing Perspectives)</p> <p>Sponsor</p> <p>...
Should Authors Copyright Their Audiobook Performances? Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
<p >In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether authors who narrate their own audiobooks should file for copyright registration of the performance rights in addition to registering the text.</p> <p >Other questions include:</p> What affordable alternatives exist to expensive PO boxes for UK authors who need a postal address for their newsletter Should authors delay book publication if they cannot obtain a Library of Congress control number during a government shutdown How can middle-grade authors market their books while complying with laws around children...
News: Nebula Awards Reverse AI Policy and Authors Challenge Amazon's 'Ask This Book'
<p>In this episode of Self-Publishing News, Dan Holloway examines the Nebula Awards' abrupt reversal on AI eligibility rules, moving from disclosure to a blanket ban and sparking debate across the science fiction and fantasy community. He also looks at growing concerns over Amazon's "Ask This Book" feature, including a rare public response from Amazon and renewed questions about licensing, derivative use, and author consent in AI-powered reading tools.</p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p> SFWA Launches, Aborts LLM Tools Nebula Rule Change on Same Day</p> <p>Sponsor</p> <p>Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie aut...
Taking It Easy — Seven Ways to Create More Time for Your Writing: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight
<p>In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, discover practical ways to reclaim time and focus for your writing in an age of constant distraction and AI-driven tools. Troy Lambert breaks down seven realistic strategies for using your tools more deliberately and managing your time more efficiently. The session offers grounded, actionable ideas to help writers protect their creative energy, reduce overwhelm, and make consistent progress on their work.</p> <p >This is a post from SelfPubCon (The Self-Publishing Advice Conference), an online author event run free twice yearly in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors.</p> <p >Find more a...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #200: Dale Rogers Brings Poetry and Comics Together
<p>My guest this episode is Dale Rogers, an indie author, illustrator, and former assistant professor who retired after eighteen years in higher education to focus on his creative work. Based in Nashville, Dale blends poetry, visual storytelling, design, and spirituality in what he calls Poetry Comics, a genre he's developing as an indie publisher. We talk about his early creative life, his years as an educator, and what it means to start something new later in life.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, a...
News: Public Domain Opens New Doors as Authors Rethink AI Copyright Battles
<p>On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway opens 2026 by looking at newly released public domain works, including titles by Agatha Christie, T. S. Eliot, and other major crime and literary writers, and what authors should watch for when reusing characters and stories. He also reports on the launch of the Copy Might Coalition, a new effort to support indie authors in AI-related copyright disputes and collective licensing, and examines a fresh legal challenge to the Anthropic settlement that raises questions about how the value of books is judged in AI training cases.</p> <p>Sponsor<...
Interview: Design Rules That Make or Break a Book with Matty Dalrymple and Sam Pearce
<p>In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with publishing strategist and book designer Sam Pearce about the invisible design rules that shape a reader's experience. They explore how readability, typography, layout choices, and genre conventions can make—or break—a book. Learn about how to create professional, reader-friendly interiors that strengthen your brand and boost your success as an indie author.</p> <p >About the Host</p> <p >Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of s...
News: Amazon's 'Ask This Book' Feature Sparks Debate as 2025 Wraps Up
<p>On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway closes out 2025 by examining Amazon's new "Ask This Book" AI feature for Kindle and the backlash over its always-on use with no author opt-out. He reflects on a year shaped by AI controversies, including the Anthropic class action, contrasts Amazon's approach with Spotify's push for greater transparency, and looks at wider industry shifts, from romance's continued dominance to the rise of Bookshop.org as a meaningful alternative for both print and e-book sales.</p> <p>Sponsor</p> <p>Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors suc...
Interview: Producing Affordable Audiobooks with AI Assistance — Anna Featherstone and Phil Marshall
<p>In this episode of the ALLi Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Phil Marshall, co-founder of Spoken, about the fast-changing world of audiobook production and how authors can now record audiobooks more affordably with AI assistance. They discuss using AI versions of an author's own voice, as well as creating multi-voice audiobooks. Spoken is a newer ALLi partner member whose platform is designed specifically for authors, offering natural-sounding narration through custom-generated voices and licensed voice clones from human narrators. The conversation explores practical ways authors can bring both new titles and backlist books to life in audio without...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #199: Joe Walters Shows Indie Authors How to Use Reviews to Reach More Readers
<p>My guest this episode is Joe Walters. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of Independent Book Review, a platform devoted entirely to indie and self-published books. He's spent years working in book marketing for small presses. He recently published The Truth About Book Reviews, a practical guide for indie authors on making sense of reviews and using them well.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need.</p> <p>We invite you t...
