Self-Publishing with ALLi

Alliance of Independent Authors

Self-Publishing

Indie Authors

Creative Writing

Generative AI

Email Marketing

Amazon

Book Discovery

Canadian Reading Trends

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	836	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EntrepreneurshipBusinessManagement

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News: Amazon Changes Kindle Download Options and Audible Taps TikTok Book Trends

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway breaks down two major Amazon stories, including a controversial change to Kindle's DRM policy that will allow DRM-free books to be downloaded as EPUB and PDF files, raising fresh ... more

19 Dec 2025 • 11 min

Reaching More Readers: Being More Human and How AI Can Help, with Orna Ross

"Be more human," we are told, if we want to thrive as indie authors in the age of AI, continue to sell our books, and remain relevant to readers. But what does that mean in practical terms? In this session, based on ALLi's Reach More Readers guideboo... more

17 Dec 2025 • 41 min

ALLi Team Roundtable: Navigating New Trends in Self-Publishing

Join ALLi team members Orna Ross, Sacha Black, Matty Dalrymple, Michael La Ronn, Shanaya Wagh, and Dan Holloway for a replay of their SelfPubCon2025 roundtable, which offers practical guidance on today's self-publishing landscape. The session include... more

14 Dec 2025 • 57 min

News: Remembering Porter Anderson and Spotify's Year in Audiobooks

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reflects on the death of Porter Anderson, longtime editor in chief of Publishing Perspectives and a respected, sharp-witted voice in the book world whose influence reached far int... more

12 Dec 2025 • 9 min

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Posner

Indie author of historical action-adventure novels set in the Tudor period and founder of Winter & Drew Publishing.

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Episode: Inspirational Indie Author Interview #198: Jonathan Posner Writes Tudor-Era Adventures and Built a Publishing Company to Guide New Writers

Jon McGoran

Author of 11 novels and a developmental editor, he teaches at Drexel University's Creative Writing MFA program.

Episode: Interview: The Hidden Craft of Ghostwritten Fiction with Matty Dalrymple and Jon McGoran

Suzanne Barratt

Children's author known for her eco-adventures set in Shetland.

Episode: Inspirational Indie Author Interview #197: S. J. Barratt Draws Inspiration From Scotland's Wild Beauty to Create Eco-Adventures for Young Readers

Hayley Gordon

Lead game designer at Storybrewers Roleplaying

Storybrewers Roleplaying

Episode: Interview: How Role-Playing Games Blend Literature, Ethics, and Imagination with Anna Featherstone, Vee Hendro, and Hayley Gordon

Vee Hendro

Creative lead at Storybrewers Roleplaying

Storybrewers Roleplaying

Episode: Interview: How Role-Playing Games Blend Literature, Ethics, and Imagination with Anna Featherstone, Vee Hendro, and Hayley Gordon

Lynne Golodner

Former journalist and award-winning author of 12 books, including fiction and non-fiction

Self-Published Author

Episode: Inspirational Indie Author Interview #196: Lynne Golodner — Former Journalist Weaves Jewish Identity into Her Fiction and Finds Freedom as an Indie Author

Polly Campbell

Author of multiple books, speaker at writers conferences, and host of the Simply Write with Polly Campbell podcast.

Episode: Interview: The Editorial Process for Short Fiction Contests with Matty Dalrymple and Polly Campbell

Julie Embleton

Dark fantasy author from Dublin, Ireland

Episode: Interview: Mindfulness and Adaptability in a Successful Author Career with Matty Dalrymple and Julie Embleton

Steven Leibo

International affairs expert and author of 'The Sino-American Tales'

Episode: Inspirational Indie Author Interview #195: Steven Leibo — International Affairs Expert Turns Retirement into Epic Fiction Series on China, America, and Identity

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Dan Holloway

Host of Self-Publishing with ALLi.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings

Must Listen for ALL Authors!
This podcast features a number of experts who selflessly share their advice across a wide spectrum of writing and self-publishing advice from creativity to marketing and beginner to expert. There are a LOT of episodes to listen to, so I recommend you be selective and listen to only those topics that you are interested in…regardless, you WILL find a plethora of help hidden over the years should you invest the time!
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Neal Schaffer
United States2 months ago
Speaker event training
The episode with Alexa Nazzaro was so informative and packed with actionable tips! Thank you for sharing this workshop on the podcast!!!
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Grantmom314
United States10 months ago
They Support and are sponsored by Predatory companies.
Hello, I am just a little shocked that there is no accountability with an organization that claims to support authors. I paid for their membership and I believed I could trust their watchdog list, but was taken advantage of one of their highly rated members/partners/sponsors. Gatekeeper Press is one of this podcasts sponsors and in their ad even promises 100% satisfaction. There is nothing stating that if you are not satisfied they will force you to sign an NDA before offering any solutions. The... more
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amesstewart
United Statesa year ago
Great tips for authors
This podcast is a great balance of relaxed but informative.
I’m 3 years into writing and have 8 non-fiction books out and I get valuable information on how to market my books in just about every episode.
Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts
5
andyisawesomepeqceout
Australiaa year ago
Very useful and entertaining!
Great stuff!
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Mutant Lord: The Mutant Epoch
Canadaa year ago

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This show provides practical advice that resonates widely with authors, reflecting their experiences and challenges.

The tone is described as both informative and supportive, making it accessible for indie authors of all levels.

Listeners often highlight the value of community and shared experiences within the indie author landscape.

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Apple Podcasts	#237	United States/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#99	Italy/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#200	Australia/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#95	Hong Kong/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#140	Netherlands/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#157	Switzerland/Business/Entrepreneurship

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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #198: Jonathan Posner Writes Tudor-Era Adventures and Built a Publishing Company to Guide New Writers

Q: What advice would you give aspiring indie publishers who want to build a creative and sustainable career?

Just do it and finish your book, and always work with an editor to improve your manuscript.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #198: Jonathan Posner Writes Tudor-Era Adventures and Built a Publishing Company to Guide New Writers

Q: What are some of the biggest lessons you learned about the indie publishing process?

Allow time for the publishing process and engage multiple eyes for proofing; one pair isn't enough.

What Author Nation Reveals About the Future of Indie Publishing with Joe Solari and Orna Ross

Q: What are the trends you're seeing in the industry now?

Opportunities for authors are diversifying greatly, with people taking various unconventional routes to success.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #197: S. J. Barratt Draws Inspiration From Scotland's Wild Beauty to Create Eco-Adventures for Young Readers

Q: What advice would you give to other indie authors hoping to make an impact on young readers?

As much as possible connect with the audience, because we have to rely so much on adults to validate our work.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #196: Lynne Golodner — Former Journalist Weaves Jewish Identity into Her Fiction and Finds Freedom as an Indie Author

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges you see writers facing today and how do you help them?

The biggest challenge is self-belief, especially among women who may have been told writing wasn't a serious pursuit. I focus on helping them recognize the value of their voices and craft.

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1. The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
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2. Jon McGoran
3. Suzanne Barratt
4. Hayley Gordon
5. Vee Hendro
6. Lynne Golodner
7. Polly Campbell
8. Julie Embleton

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