Category Archives: Self Publishing

From ALLi: How & Why to Get Published in Literary Magazines

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

Jessica Bell has posted an article about the how and why of getting published in literary magazines.  From the article:

Jessica Bell, co-publishing editor of Vine Leaves Literary Journal, shares some great tips for how to submit your work to literary magazines to help you get noticed.

Authors often overlook literary magazines or forget they even exist. But what many fail to realize is that they offer the perfect opportunity for you to get your name and work out there, available to the public. Let’s face it, the more you and your books have the chance to be noticed, the better.

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From ALLi: What IS An Indie Author?

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

ALLi Director Orna Ross has posted an article defining what an indie author is.  From the article:

Novelist and ALLi Director Orna Ross considers the (sometimes confusing) question of what exactly distinguishes an indie author.

This post was prompted by an ALLi member who thought she had to leave our Alliance because she had just signed a deal with a trade publisher.

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From ALLi: Better Your Books with Beta Readers

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

Joanne Phillips has posted an article about bettering your books with beta readers.  From the article:

Joanne Phillips, author of two novels and nearing the completion of her third, explains how to recruit and use beta readers to fine-tune your work before it’s published – an invaluable service that won’t cost you a penny.

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Experimental Digital Publishing Magazine Debuts as iPad Publication to Showcase Innovation in Indie Digital Media (Books, Games, Animation, Stills, Music & Video, Code)

XDP Magazine introduces today’s most cutting edge creativity to tech-savvy readers by highlighting groundbreaking independent publishing and the culture surrounding it. XDP Magazine brings to light the concepts that are changing the way we view and create media, from 3D printed objects to interactive installations.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 – Experimental Digital Publishing Magazine released its inaugural issue this week. The highly interactive iPad Newsstand App will focus on the most inventive work in digital media today. Experimental Digital Publishing (XDP) Magazine will be available in the Apple App Store on a quarterly basis, starting this month.

XDP Magazine introduces today’s most cutting edge creativity to tech-savvy readers by highlighting groundbreaking independent publishing and the culture surrounding it. Headquartered in the heart of the tech and culture boom, the San Francisco-based magazine features articles and interviews with top artists, game designers, musicians, developers, industrial designers, and other leaders across the arts and technology fields. XDP Magazine brings to light the concepts that are changing the way we view and create media, from 3D printed objects to interactive installations.

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From ALLi: What Successful Self-Publishers Do Well

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

Dr. Alison Baverstock and Alli are working together to come up with what is its that SUCCESSFUL self-publishers do well.  From the article:

Some months ago, ALLi worked with Dr Alison Baverstock on her most recent investigations into self-publishing, the findings from which will be published soon. Here she gives us a sneak peek at what the research revealed about indie authors.

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