Author Inklings: Author Branding Without the Overwhelm
Columnist Susan Odev examines what an author’s brand promises readers and the elements authors should consider first when launching a new pen name.
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Finding Your Voice: Options for Do-It-Yourself Audiobook Production
Audiobooks are becoming increasingly popular among readers, but hiring professional narrators can be costly. For authors with a tighter budget or a smaller audience, these DIY options can make production more affordable.
When Copyright Isn’t Enough: Why Authors Should Consider Registering Their Work with the US Copyright Office
Authors in the US are granted a level of copyright protection automatically under federal law. But that may not be enough to protect your book in court. Learn what you can do to ensure others can’t take advantage of the work that is rightfully yours.
How Adam Beswick Turned Six Figures into More than a Fantasy
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.
Author Inklings: Choosing a Pen Name Without Losing Yourself
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
Draft2Digital Expands Ebook Offerings, Support for Independent Bookstores with Bookshop.org Partnership
As of today, authors who use the publishing platform will have the option to list their ebooks on Bookshop.org, an online bookseller that donates proceeds from all sales to independent bookstores.
Draft2Digital CEO Details How AI Is Actually Affecting the Industry
Although AI-generated content poses a challenge in the nonfiction sphere, it’s one distributors have seen before—and fiction authors, whether they’re using the tools or worried about their influence, can rest easy, Kris Austin says.
Lady Shadow and the Pirate Hunter: Jeanette Strode and James Hunter on Defining Their Roles and Publishing LitRPG
Publishing is an adventure, one Jeanette Strode and James Hunter tackle together—just like the characters do in their LitRPG books. Now, thanks to their publishing house, the couple has helped more than thirty other authors start their adventures too.
Author Inklings: Finding the Genre Where Your Story Lives
In the second installment of her yearlong series, Susan Odev explores the importance of choosing a genre and what it tells readers about the story they hold in their hands.
Beyond Alt Text: Why Your Ebooks Should Be Made Accessible—and How to Do It
This past May, Kindle Direct Publishing introduced a question about alt text to its ebook setup page. Here are other steps you can take to make your ebooks more accessible for readers and why it matters.
ALLi Exclusive: Advisors Share Their Thoughts on What’s Coming for Authors in 2026
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Mindful Marketing: How Indie Authors Can Build Values-Driven Book Brands Without Burnout
As author business models become more diverse, indie authors find balance, direction, and support through “mindful marketing,” a practice focused on sustainability and building stronger connections with readers.
Author Inklings: New Beginnings
In the first of a new series, IAM columnist Susan Odev embarks on a yearlong endeavor in her author business and invites authors at every stage to follow along in their own careers.
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2025 was filled with author conferences that invited indie authors to elevate their careers. Read what 2026 has on the books for indies at every stage, including where and when they’ll take place, how much they’ll cost, and where to go to reserve your tickets.
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Author Nation 2025, IAM’s new role with Wide for the Win, inclusive publishing through Left Unread, AI films with Creatorwood, and practical guides on merch, transmedia, sustainable goals, Microsoft Word, and “overwriting” your draft. A special send-off before we go weekly.
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When Copyright Isn’t Enough: Why Authors Should Consider Registering Their Work with the US Copyright Office
Authors in the US are granted a level of copyright protection automatically under federal law. But that may not be enough to protect your book in court. Learn what you can do to ensure others can’t take advantage of the work that is rightfully yours.
How Adam Beswick Turned Six Figures into More than a Fantasy
The Fantasy author has used social media marketing and weekly TikTok live streams to boost his direct sales. It’s paid off—in the size of his business, which now publishes and supports other authors, and in profits, with one live stream bringing him £3,500 in a single night.
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Author Inklings: Choosing a Pen Name Without Losing Yourself
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
Draft2Digital Expands Ebook Offerings, Support for Independent Bookstores with Bookshop.org Partnership
As of today, authors who use the publishing platform will have the option to list their ebooks on Bookshop.org, an online bookseller that donates proceeds from all sales to independent bookstores.
Draft2Digital CEO Details How AI Is Actually Affecting the Industry
Although AI-generated content poses a challenge in the nonfiction sphere, it’s one distributors have seen before—and fiction authors, whether they’re using the tools or worried about their influence, can rest easy, Kris Austin says.
Lady Shadow and the Pirate Hunter: Jeanette Strode and James Hunter on Defining Their Roles and Publishing LitRPG
Publishing is an adventure, one Jeanette Strode and James Hunter tackle together—just like the characters do in their LitRPG books. Now, thanks to their publishing house, the couple has helped more than thirty other authors start their adventures too.
Author Inklings: Finding the Genre Where Your Story Lives
In the second installment of her yearlong series, Susan Odev explores the importance of choosing a genre and what it tells readers about the story they hold in their hands.
Beyond Alt Text: Why Your Ebooks Should Be Made Accessible—and How to Do It
This past May, Kindle Direct Publishing introduced a question about alt text to its ebook setup page. Here are other steps you can take to make your ebooks more accessible for readers and why it matters.
ALLi Exclusive: Advisors Share Their Thoughts on What’s Coming for Authors in 2026
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