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Come and join Orna and Sacha as they launch the Self-Publishing Advice conference. https://www.facebook.com/AllianceIndieAuthors/videos/458825891592144/

Derek Murphy has an MA in Harry Potter and a PhD in Paradise Lost and has been featured on CNN for running writing retreats in medieval castles. His other passion is unearthing productivity hacks. Which is why his presentation will…

Roanie Levy is an internationally recognized champion of creator rights and serves as CEO and President of Access Copyright, a collective that distributes millions of dollars annually in licensing royalties to creator and publisher affiliates. Roanie’s going to discuss the…

Marina Aris is a writer, speaker, creative entrepreneur and the founder of the Brooklyn Writers Project and the Brooklyn Writers Press. She works with writers one-on-one or in small group settings to help them write, publish, market and distribute their…

Mark Leslie Lefebvre is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than a quarter of a century of experience in writing, publishing and bookselling. His session will look at global publishing. Publishing wide isn't just about "taking your Amazon…

Bookselling Advice for Indie Authors: One of the most puzzling aspects for many indie authors is how to get their title onto a bookshop’s shelf.  Join Robin Cutler and Andy Bromley of IngramSpark, ALLi Director Orna Ross,  and Amy Collins…

Dave Chesson is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching authors about book marketing and the digital world. Dave is also the creator of KDP Rocket, a software that helps authors see what’s really going on in the book…

In today's challenging book market, you either are a power author brand or a commodity. Marketing your books without having an author brand is like building a house without a solid foundation. Investing your time, energy, and resources into building…

Bryan is the CEO of Best Page Forwardas well as co-host of the Sell More Books Showpodcast. This year sees Bryan embark on a campaign to take his back-list book earnings from 2k to 10k a month. His presentation will…

Considered one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction, USA Today bestselling writer, Dean Wesley Smith has published almost two hundred novels in forty years, and hundreds of short stories across many genres. It’s safe to say Dean is a…

Ricardo Fayet is one of the founders of Reedsy, an online marketplace connecting authors with some of the world’s best editors, designers, marketers and website designers. Ricardo will be giving an instructive and insightful look at Facebook advertising. The possibilities…

Jane has over 20 years’ experience of working in the publishing industry. She’s an expert in business strategy for authors and is the co-founder of The Hot Sheet, an essential industry newsletter. Her presentation focuses on business models for authors…

Kinga Jentetics is the CEO and founder of PublishDrive, a self-publishing platform that distributes ebooks globally to over 400 online stores. She made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Media in 2017 and was named one of the Top 100 European…

Jenna Moreci is a Silicon Valley native. With over 150,000 subscribers, she’s also a YouTube sensation. She dominates the AuthorTube community with her straightforward and hilarious writing channel. Her session, of course, focuses onYouTube, one of the most popular media-sharing websites…

Adam Croft is one of the most successful independently published authors in the world, demonstrated by more than a million books sold to date. Following his 2015 worldwide bestseller Her Last Tomorrow, Thomas & Mercer, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, bought his psychological…

Joseph Alexander is one of the most prolific writers of modern guitar tuition methods. He has sold over 350,000 books that have educated and inspired a generation of upcoming musicians. But in his presentation, there’s one resounding question… How does a…

Libbie Hawker writes historical and literary fiction featuring complex characters and rich details of time and place. She is the author of more than thirty novels, including the two-time Amazon #1 and Washington Post bestseller The Ragged Edge of Night.…

Sacha Black is a developmental editor, bestselling and competition winning author of Young Adult fantasy and writing craft books. In her presentation, Sacha focuses on the creation of villains. Why? Because villains are vital to your novels. They create conflict, drive tension…

Kathy Meis is an entrepreneur, writer and editor with more than twenty-five years of experience in the media and publishing industry. In addition to being the founder of Bublish, the world’s first complete publishing platform with built-in marketing, she has…

Patreon is a platform that facilitates creators being paid directly by fans for their work. Should an income stream from Patreon be part of your author business? by Trevor Mauk Patreon   https://spacon.creativedevstudio.com/multiple-streams-of-income/

Amy Collins is the President of New Shelves Books, one of the best-known book sales and marketing agencies in the US. Amy is a trusted expert, speaker and recommended sales consultant for some of the largest book and library retailers…

Amazon ads are changing. The competition is hotting up. Make sure you know the latest working tactics being used to generate consistent sales from Amazon ads. Laurence O’Bryan, the founder of the BooksGoSocial Amazon Ads Done For You service, has been managing Amazon…

Join Gordon McClellan, Founder of Dartfrog Books, to learn what bookstores and commercial book clubs want (and don't want) from self-published authors. by Gordon McClellan   https://spacon.creativedevstudio.com/learn-what-bookstores-want-and-dont-want-from-self-published-authors/

Michael’s presentation focuses on the business models often used in indie publishing, with a specific look at advanced collaboration business models LMBPN is presently rolling out. In this session you’ll learn:    Types of common business models in Indie publishing…

Join Orna Ross, Adam Croft, Camille Mofidi and Amy Collins live from the London Book Fair as they discuss self-publishing, the mindset you need for success and the marketing tools that are essential for global reach. by Orna Ross, Adam Croft,…

Close of the Spring 2019 Self-Publishing Advice Conference from the Alliance of Independent Authors. With Sacha Black, Conference Manager, and Orna Ross, ALLI Directory https://facebook.com/AllianceIndieAuthors/videos/2298549533767477/