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Self-Publishing with ALLiInspiration: More Money and Meaning — ALLi's Latest Projects for Indie Authors with Orna RossOn the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross talks about the latest ALLi projects designed to support both the creative and commercial sides of an indie author's life. In this episode, she discusses the new indie author bookstore, the Indie Author Income Survey, and why understanding your own definition of success matters as much as the numbers. Orna encourages authors to think about what "enough" looks like in their writing lives and offers practical steps to move toward those goals, whether that means updating your author profile, planning your next release, or carving out regular time for business decisions.
2025-11-1618 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiInterview: Marketing That Puts the Author First — Introducing ALLi's New Guide with Orna Ross and Roz MorrisOn the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Orna Ross speaks with Roz Morris, editor-in-chief at ALLi, about ALLi's new marketing guide and why marketing today is less about algorithms and more about authentic human connection. They explore how shifts in the industry, including the rise of AI, are transforming how authors reach readers, and they discuss how understanding your values, reader journey, and publishing personality can lead to more effective, sustainable marketing. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookfunnel. Do you have reader magnets, ARCs, and direct digital sales? Want to join multi-author promotions? T...
2025-10-2225 min
Siempre nos quedará París, con Rosa Vidal.SNQP 760 EN BUSCA DE LA FELICIDAD 27-01-2025Dirigido y presentado por Rosa Vidal.
Para la psicología, la felicidad es un estado emocional positivo que los individuos logran alcanzar cuando han satisfecho sus necesidades y cumplido sus objetivos. Esta larga lista de definiciones y conceptos ratifica no hay una definición única. La felicidad es un concepto subjetivo, y más que casualidad, es un acto de causalidad. Encontramos la felicidad cuando nos movemos en dirección hacia lo que queremos.
Todos conocemos a personas brillantes, profesionales dedicados a alcanzar sus metas. Propósitos que en realidad no los inspiran y que cuando consiguen no se siente como u...
2025-01-311h 59
Self-Publishing with ALLiThe Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Changes to Better Serve Indie AuthorsThe Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast is changing, and this episode gives you an inside look at the exciting new features planned for 2025. Join ALLi Director Orna Ross, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple, and Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy as they discuss the new name, revamped structure, and fresh approach to delivering expert insights across all seven processes of publishing. With contributions from advisors, expanded guest appearances, and a focus on fostering both virtual and in-person connections among indie authors, the podcast is set to provide even greater value for ALLi members and listeners. About the Hosts
2024-12-1814 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFive-Year Publishing Plans and Predictions: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Orna Ross On this Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Orna Ross explores the seismic shifts in publishing over the past five years, from AI innovations and subscription models to the rise of indie authorpreneurs. She delves into the new challenges authors face in a crowded, tech-driven market and uncovers the exciting opportunities that will transform how indie authors publish. Looking ahead, Orna shares her vision for the future, where creativity, technology, and community reshape author-publishing. Sponsors This Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planning Program for Authors & Poets. If...
2024-12-1531 minSelf-Publishing with ALLiAI and Indie Authors: Navigating Rights, Ethics, and Opportunities: A Webinar with Orna Ross and Matty DalrympleIn this podcast, Matty Dalrymple, campaigns manager at the Alliance of Independent Authors, talks with ALLi Director Orna Ross about AI's impact on indie authors and publishing. They discuss AI creator rights, new licensing models, and the balance between creative control and AI's benefits. The conversation also covers ALLi's advocacy for ethical AI use, practical support for authors, and ethical considerations around AI-generated content. This conversation was featured in a webinar for ALLi members in late August. About the Hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her...
2024-09-1155 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiSelf-Publishing for All: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Matty DalrympleIn this episode of the Campaigns Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors, ALLi Director Orna Ross interviews newly appointed Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple about the latest initiatives ALLi is taking under its Self-Publishing for All and Ethical Self-Publishing campaigns. Thoughts or further questions on this post or any self-publishing issue? If you're an ALLi member, head over to the SelfPubConnect forum for support from our experienced community of indie authors, advisors, and team. Simply create an account (if you haven't already) to request to join the forum and get going. Non-members looking for...
2024-06-1631 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiBoosting Author Incomes with Self-Pub 3: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Matty Dalrymple On this month's Campaigns Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple discuss ALLi's ongoing campaigns, such as the Big Indie Author Data Drop and the Self-Pub 3 campaign, which focus on improving author incomes through business practices. They also explain how ALLi aims to increase accessibility and inclusivity in publishing through the Self-Publishing for All campaign. Thoughts or further questions on this post or any self-publishing issue? If you're an ALLi member, head over to the SelfPubConnect forum for support from our experienced community of indie authors, advi...
2024-05-1246 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiOvercoming the Challenges of Being a Multi-Genre Author: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross This episode focuses on the unique challenges faced by multi-genre authors in the self-publishing sector. ALLi Director Orna Ross provides practical solutions and personal examples for targeting different readers, establishing a cohesive brand, maintaining quality across genres, managing reader expectations, and building genre-specific expertise, along with tips for optimizing your time. The Creative Self-Publishing stream of the ALLi Podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planning Program for Authors & Poets. If you're feeling daunted by the enormity of your writing and publishing goals, or overwhelmed by your to-do list, or you're just not sure what way forward...
2024-04-2826 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhy Kickstarter is the Most Creative Way to Launch Your Book: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna RossIn the latest episode of the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross explores the innovative potential of Kickstarter for book launches. Sharing her personal experiences, Orna reveals how Kickstarter serves as more than a funding tool, fostering deeper connections with readers and authors. A valuable listen for any self-publisher looking to tap into the creative possibilities of book publishing through crowdfunding. The Creative Self-Publishing stream of the ALLi Podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planning Program for Authors & Poets. If you're feeling daunted by the enormity of your writing and publishing goals, or overwhelmed by...
2024-02-1115 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiThe SelfPub3 Campaign — Authors Making A Living from Writing and Publishing Books: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Melissa AddeyThis week Orna Ross and Campaigns Manager Melissa Addey discuss the second campaign in their roundup of ALLi's advocacy work: SelfPub3. This author business campaign aims to raise the average income for authors and poets through good publishing practices and lobbies and supports the literary and creative industries in providing more publishing skills support and education for authors. You can support this campaign by spreading the truth about self-publishing, and our research surveys and data roundups give you the facts you need to spread pride in being an indie author. Find more author advice, tips, and tools...
2023-11-2623 min
Reflections on Music and NatureAlli Ross & Alyssa Schmidt: Thinking Beyond Product (dance / dramaturgy)How can we collaborate with the environment around us as theater-makers? What is the relationship between “process” and “product”? How can we see beyond the goal of a project to understand and honor its surprising reverberations outside the so-called “actual project”? Dramaturg Allyssa Schmidt and movement artist Alli Ross, both professors at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, help me ask and answer these questions on and off mic. They not only talk about their ideas, but implement them in the way they teach and make art… AND in the way they do an interview for a podcast: Outdoors, by a pond, welcomin...
2023-11-251h 05
Self-Publishing with ALLiCreative Tips for Crowdfunding: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna RossIn today's episode of the Creative Self-Publishing podcast: Creative Tips for Crowdfunding. ALLi Director Orna Ross has successfully funded her Kickstarter project and has learned a great deal about how to approach a campaign from a creative perspective. "Do it in a creative spirit, especially your first one. You don't know what's going to happen." Listen to more of her advice for those just beginning their crowdfunding adventure. The Creative Self-Publishing stream of the ALLi Podcast is sponsored by Orna Ross's Creative Planning Program for Authors & Poets. If you're feeling daunted by the enormity of your writing...
2023-11-1232 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiOpen Up to Indie Authors is About Inclusion: ALLi Campaigns Podcast with Orna Ross and Melissa AddeyThis week, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Campaigns Manager Melissa Addey discuss ALLi's advocacy work, starting with the Open Up to Indie Authors campaign. This campaign encourages and aids (and occasionally calls out!) the publishing and literary industries to include self-publishing authors in their programs, events, festivals, prizes, listings, and reviews and educates indie authors on what we can do to help ourselves in approaching these opportunities. It's not all about what ALLi does: all indie authors can help with this campaign, find out what a difference three of ALLi's author members recently made by opening up a prestigious...
2023-10-2932 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMetrics of Mastery — Measuring Your Writing and Publishing Progress: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna RossIn today's episode of the Creative Self-Publishing podcast: Metrics of Mastery. Orna Ross delves deep into the nuanced world of measuring creative progress in both writing and publishing. With insights drawn from her own experiences and ALLi members, Orna offers four metrics that reflect genuine growth for an indie author–productivity, platform, profits, and personal satisfaction. Learn how to set meaningful measures and celebrate every milestone. Plus, find out about the third edition of Orna's book Creative Self-Publishing, out now, and her associated planning program. The Creative Self-Publishing stream of the ALLi Podcast is sponsored by Orna Ro...
2023-10-1528 min
Welcome to the Fam PodcastDeath by French fryY'all come catch up and laugh with us! Bloom with Bec Life Coach & Retreat Host
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2023-10-021h 05Welcome to the Fam Podcast2 and 2 Equals BJCatchin up on all the hot topics and entertainment news this episode! Come take a break with us!Bloom with Bec Life Coach & Retreat Host
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2023-09-061h 20Welcome to the Fam PodcastI'll give ya 2 Bucks for a FrenchHey fam! We got a few laughs, a few tips, some unsolicited sisterly advice, what to watch and read for ya... Come sit with US! Bloom with Bec Life Coach & Retreat Host
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2023-08-301h 35Welcome to the Fam PodcastI've Aged Out of AbductionCome sit with US!Palm RealtyKathy Luckadoo Ross
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2023-08-231h 11Welcome to the Fam PodcastSay Hello to Steve Guttenberg!Catchin up on Tracee droppin her whole basket, book recs, what we're watchin, entertainment news, laughs, come sit with US!Bloom with Bec Life Coach & Retreat Host
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2023-07-311h 20Welcome to the Fam PodcastIP FreelyCome surf the wave of emotions that is us! Little entertainment news, tiiiips, laughs, cries, unsolicited advice and confessions of the week! Pink Zebra Moving We Make Moving Fun! Moving, Packing & Delivery Services
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2023-07-061h 36Welcome to the Fam PodcastThe MeatCatching up, tons of things to watch, summer swim/riptide tiiiips, making yourself a priority, blending families, 4th ideas and more! Come take a break with us! Pink Zebra Moving We Make Moving Fun! Moving, Packing & Delivery Services
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2023-06-281h 18
Self-Publishing with ALLiUsing Your Creative Mission to Discover Your Publishing Purpose: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross discusses how to use your creative mission to discover your publishing purpose. Using reflective exercises and free writing, Orna will help you answer: What kind of difference do you want to make as a self-publishing author? What do you want to be known for? Together, we'll illuminate your creative mission. Grab your pen and paper, and let's begin this exciting journey of discovery. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive...
2023-06-0424 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiUse Your Creative Passion to Discover Your Niche: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss using your creative passion to discover your genre, niche, and micro-niche. We all have something specific that gets us inspired and fired up. But we need to translate that into defining our specific categories so readers can find us. That, in turn, can fire up our creativity. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive the ebook edition, and all ALLi guidebooks, free.
2023-05-2125 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiPicking Your Top Task for the Month: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss how to choose your top task for the month. Indie authors wear three different hats: maker, manager, and marketeer. But within those categories, it's best to pick your priorities each month. Orna explains how to do that. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive the ebook edition, and all ALLi guidebooks, free. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at...
2023-05-0726 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiTen Creative Planning Principles: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss ten creative planning principles. Indie authors and publishers have to integrate purpose, profits, and pleasure. It's a balancing act and these principles help to keep us upright. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive the ebook edition, and all ALLi guidebooks, free. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven't already, we...
2023-04-2329 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiHow to Restart Your Creative Flow: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss how to work with resistance to restart your creative flow. In their last show, they talked about the Seven Signs of Publishing Resistance. In this episode, Orna and Howard talk about how to connect once more with your creative side. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive the ebook edition, and all ALLi guidebooks, free. Find more author advice, tips...
2023-04-0225 min
London Writers' Salon#052: Orna Ross — How to Succeed as Indie Author, Marketing Essentials, Paying Yourself FirstPoet, novelist and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross, on her career from traditional to indie publishing and what it takes to succeed as an indie author. We talk about the benefits of self-publishing, marketing tips, reaching income goals, the '20 Books to 50k' goal, and why pushing past the 1st book is critical. She also tells us why paying yourself first is so important, even in the early days.*ABOUT ORNA ROSSOrna Ross is a bestselling and award-winning author of historical fiction and inspirational poetry. She is also...
2023-03-251h 07
Self-Publishing with ALLiThe Seven Signs of Writing Resistance: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss the seven signs of writing resistance and block. As you plan your creative expansion and set about putting your plans into action, you will meet resistance. This is inevitable, part of the process, and not a personal weakness or a sign that you should give up. Orna breaks down how to identify the different forms of resistance. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI...
2023-03-1229 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiThe Three Models of Independent Publishing: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss the three models of independent publishing. They are volume publishing, engagement publishing, and craft publishing. Each model comes with its own priorities and values that affect every aspect of the publishing process, from production to promotion. Orna details how each model works. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative. ALLI members receive the ebook edition, and all ALLi guidebooks, free. Find more author...
2023-02-2631 minSelf-Publishing with ALLiWhere to Spend Your Time, Energy, and Money: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy talk about where to spend your time, energy, and money. Indie publishers juggle many roles as they write, publish, and market their work, plus hold down other jobs to pay the bills. Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming. In this episode, Orna answers questions on how to prioritize and focus on the most meaningful aspects of your indie author business. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org/creative...
2023-02-1224 minSelf-Publishing with ALLiAnnual Planning For Your Indie Author Business: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about annual planning for your indie author business. It's the end of the year, so it's time to think about what 2023 is going to look like. But it's not as daunting a task as it may seem. The way to do it is to break the year down into manageable chunks. And here to guide us along are ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice.org...
2022-12-1830 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiBusiness Models for Indie Authors: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross and Howard LovyOn the Creative Self-Publishing Podcast, we'll talk about the different kinds of business models for indie authors. As we know, if you're an indie author, you're also a businessperson, whether you want to be or not. But, don't panic, there are many ways to run an indie author business depending on what you want to get out of it. And here to guide us along are ALLi Director Orna Ross and News and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy. The Creative Self-Publishing podcast stream is sponsored by Orna Ross's guidebook: Creative Self-Publishing. You can purchase the book at selfpublishingAdvice...
2022-11-2734 min
Conversations on Startups5 - SpendingWhen it comes to how entrepreneurs spend money, Doug and Glenn have seen it all - from capital efficient founders to spendthrifts. In this episode, inspiration comes in the stories of a man named Leonard from Saskatchewan, and a woman name Alli from California, both of whom were especially smart with their money as they started their businesses. Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 ori...
2022-10-0320 minross.art 3Speak PodcastHive Open Mic |Week 126| Confiando en el proceso. "Enamorate de alguien más - Morat" by @Ross.arthttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=ross.art/qvnqvzef
Que tal amigos de mi querida comunidad Hive Open Mic. Espero que todos se encuentren sumamente bien en esta hermosa semana la cual es la número 126.
How about friends of my beloved Hive Open Mic community. I hope that everyone is extremely well in this beautiful week which is number 126.
El reto lleva por nombre "Confiando en el proceso" y tras pensarlo decidí traerles la canción "Enamorate de Alguien más" de la increíble banda "Morat"
The challenge is calle...
2022-09-1000 minross.art 3Speak PodcastPukumundo "La voz cantante" Semana 24. "Mil horas - Los abuelos de la nada" por @Ross.arthttps://3speak.tv/watch?v=ross.art/ijituevw
Saludos tengan todos mis apreciados amigos rockeros que hacen vida en esta comunidad "PukuMundo" Nos encontramos en la semana número #24 y con la mejor vibra positiva seguimos rockeando.
Greetings to all my dear rocker friends who make life in this community "PukuMundo" We are in week number 24 and with the best positive vibes we continue rocking.
En esta oportunidad les quiero compartir una canción que lleva por nombre "Mil horas" la cual es interpretada por "Los abuelos de la nada", un gr...
2022-07-2100 minross.art 3Speak PodcastHive Open Mic |Week 117| Sonido de trompeta. "El Alfarero - Nancy Ramirez" Por @Ross.art.https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ross.art/czbpeahx
Hola, hola querida comunidad de Hive Open Mic. Estamos en la semana 107 y aunque el tema es , hoy les compartiré mi "Sonido de Trompeta" que es la temática de la semana pasada, pero con la confusión que tuve hoy les traigo un grandioso tema titulado "El Alfarero".
Hello, hello dear Hive Open Mic community. We are in the week 117 and although the theme is , today I will share my "Trumpet Sound" which is the theme of last week, but with the confusion that I had tod...
2022-07-0900 min
Pastors in Pews PodcastPastors in Pews Podcast - Revs Bill Case & Ross WhiteakerScott sits down with Pastors Bill Case & Ross Whiteaker to share stories about they came to be who they are, their faith journeys and perspectives.
2022-05-3150 min
DIEOWAAppanoose County: Curtis RossThis week on DIEOWA, we’re in Appanoose County. A man takes a trip to the woods to go hunting over Thanksgiving, and doesn’t come back.Cold Case Western AustraliaThey're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
2022-05-1726 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWriting Articles and Short Stories for Magazines; Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastThe business of writing articles and short stories for magazines is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross. Other questions include: If I submit an article/short story to a magazine, who owns the copyright? When assigning an ISBN, is a cover required Do I need a writing coach? Does ALLi help authors with taking down pirated books? Where can I find ALLi's Service Ratings Directory? ...
2022-02-1146 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiHow to Build a Publishing Team, With Orna Ross and Dan Parsons: Foundational Self-Publishing PodcastIn this episode: How to build a publishing team. Self-publishing is a misnomer. A good book is always a team effort. As a beginner author, it can be tempting to either try to handle everything yourself or totally hand over control to a publishing service. Neither is most likely to bring you a successful publishing business. Today, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Production Manager Dan Parsons promote a best-practice approach that has brought success for countless ALLi members and other indie authors. This podcast is brought to you by specialist sponsor Dartfrog Books. ALLi Partner...
2022-01-2136 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhat is the Best Way to Format a Paperback? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastWhat is the best way to format a paperback? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross. Other questions include: Where can I find the show notes for the podcast? Does ALLi connect authors with agents? How can I minimize my tax liability as an author? Does ALLi recommend writing coaches? And more! Our Members Q&A Podcast is brought to you by...
2022-01-1436 min
Pita Party: The PodcastMental Health in YachtingDani and Daisy talk with Emma Ross about Mental health in yachting, the lack of it, how the industry is changing and how we faced our own struggles while in the industry.
2021-10-1139 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiHow Do I Protect my Book from Pirates? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastHow do I protect my book from pirates? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross. Other questions include: What are recommended WordPress themes for my author website? Who is the best self-publishing aggregator? Does ALLi recommend BookBaby? And a new scam that a member wants other ALLi members to be aware of. And more! Our Members Q&A Podcast is brought to...
2021-07-1637 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhich Ebook Aggregator is Best? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastDraft2Digital vs Smashwords vs Streetlib vs PublishDrive: Which ebook aggregator is best? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answering this question and more. Other questions include: If I commission an artist to illustrate scenes from my book as a giveaway for fans, who owns the copyright: me or the illustrator? Help! My publisher returned my book rights to me and I don't know what to do next. What if I encounter a service provider ALLi hasn't heard of before? What...
2021-04-1633 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiSurefire Book Launch Tips and How to Supercharge Your Sales, Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastWhat are some book launch tips and how do I supercharge my sales? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answering this question and more. Other questions include: Where can I find ALLi's Watchdog list of service providers? How do I vet a service provider that may not be listed in the directory? Is it worth entering my book for the London Book Fair Showcase in 2021? Does ALLi offer discounts for various worldwide conferences? If I translate my book into a foreign...
2021-03-1233 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhy Do I Need an Author Website? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A PodcastWhy do I need an author website? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answering this question and more. Other questions include: Will IngramSpark promotion for ALLi members continue in 2021 I published the same book on KDP and IngramSpark, but the prices are different. What do I do? Do I need a different ISBN for each format of my book? Is 99Designs worth it for designing your book cover? Amazon price matches print books, but do any of the other big retailers...
2021-02-1239 min
rossgonzalez 3Speak PodcastVuelve a mi corazón (Tema Inédito by Ross González)https://3speak.tv/watch?v=rossgonzalez/kfqfdzla # Les Presento mi primer sencillo
Estoy muy feliz de mostrarles este trabajo maravilloso, que quizás no es el mejor, ni el mas visto, pero es un trabajo propio, ahora les cuento como lo hicimos porque fue un trabajo en equipo..
Antes de empezar a contarles como sucedió esta bella experiencia es necesario hacerles saber el motivo de mi ausencia en la plataforma, y es que han sido tiempos muy difíciles acá en Perú, por esa razón me vi forzada a buscar un empleo para poder...
2021-02-0200 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiHow to Plan a Creative and Productive Year for Your Author Business: Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna PennPlanning ahead is an important step for your author business, enabling you to make decisions about what you want to focus on as well as make time to achieve your writing and financial goals. Kicking off our 2021 #AskALLi Self-Publishing Salons, as always, is our Advanced Salon with ALLi Director Orna Ross and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Joanna Penn. In this month's salon, Orna outlines her quarterly creative business planning process and how she applies it to her own novels, poetry books and ALLi publications, while Joanna talks about her high-level project...
2021-01-0846 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiShould Authors Create Their Own Imprint? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Self-Publishing News PodcastShould authors create their own imprint? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross, and this month they'll be answering this question and more. Other questions include: What is ALLi's stance on licensing and collecting societies? What is ALLi's recommended pricing strategy for IngramSpark books for full-length fiction paperbacks? I uploaded an ebook to IngramSpark but am not happy how it turned out. Can I unpublish it, publish the ebook through KDP Select and still distribute the paperback through Ingram? What are some "easy wins" I can make...
2020-12-1839 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiHow Do I Manage my Privacy as an Author? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Self-Publishing News PodcastHow do I manage my privacy as an author? Our #AskALLi Member Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn and ALLi Director, Orna Ross,and this month they'll be answering this question and more. Other questions include: What kind of contracts should I consider for crowdfunding my book? Where can I find free images to use on my book cover? What is the best way to advertise my book on Barnes & Noble? What is ALLi's stance on licensing and collecting societies? Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center: https...
2020-11-1332 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiShould I Self-Publish or Traditionally Publish? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News PodcastShould I self-publish or traditionally publish? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Orna Ross, followed by Dan Holloway's news roundup. Other questions this month include: I am now published. Do I need to change my membership? I want to write a biographical story that exposes racism I experienced, but I don't want to be sued for libel. How do I avoid that? How do I preserve reviews if I publish a second edition of my book? What website service does ALLi recommend to create my...
2020-05-2241 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhat Can ALLi Members do to Prepare for Coronavirus? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Daniel Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News PodcastWhat can ALLi members do to prepare for Coronavirus? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Michael LaRonn in the co-presenter seat with Orna Ross, ALLi director, followed by Dan Holloway's news roundup. Other questions this month include: Where can I find ALLi's Watchdog list of service providers? How do I vet a service provider that may not be listed in the directory? Does ALLi offer discounts for various worldwide conferences? If I translate my book into a foreign language, who owns the copyright? What numbers matter t...
2020-03-2046 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWhy Do I Need an Author Website? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Daniel Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News PodcastWhy Do I Need an Author Website? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Michael LaRonn in the co-presenter seat with Orna Ross, ALLi director, followed by Dan Holloway's news roundup. Other questions this month include: Is 99Designs worth it for designing your book cover? Amazon price matches print books, but do any of the other big retailers do price matching? Will IngramSpark promotion for ALLi members continue in 2020? Do I need a different ISBN for each format of my book?Where can I find ALLi's Watchdog...
2020-02-2145 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiWriting Questions Answered with Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn and News with Daniel Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast January 2020This week it's the return of our Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Michael LaRonn in the co-presenter seat with Orna Ross, ALLi director, followed by Dan Holloway's news roundup. Our questions this month include: Do I need a different copyright page for each country my book is published in? Where can I find information on starting my author business? How aggressive should I be in pursuing speaking events? Should I put the ALLi logo on my book cover? How can I get more exposure for my books and increase book sales? When is th...
2020-01-2250 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiInspirational Indie Authors: From the Bardic Tradition of Ireland to the Founding of ALLi, Meet Orna Ross the Novelist and PoetMy guest this week is Orna Ross, who many of you know as ALLi's founder and director. But there's another Orna Ross you may not know. This is the one who has taken a long journey from her childhood steeped in the storytelling culture of Ireland to her career as a journalist and then traditionally published novelist, a cancer survivor, and a poet. That's the Orna Ross we're going to meet today. Every week I interview a member of ALLi to talk about their writing and what inspires them, and why they are inspiring to other authors.
2019-12-0116 min
Must Be Tuesday: Lucifer ReviewsiZombie #19: Pulling a Ross GellarOn this week's episode, Alli and Mary discuss Clive, Liv and Major and how they're dealing with the potential new zombie hometown... wait, just kidding, it's hard to focus on anything that isn't the TERRIBLE and CRINGEWORTHY Blaine/Peyton/Ravi love triangle. You guys ready for an old fashioned Must Be Tuesday "What the Fuck Are They Thinking?" rant? Because your'e going to get one. Pour yourself a tall glass of something for this one, folks.
2019-07-101h 01
The SSR PodcastEpisode 43: The Egypt GamePublished in 1967, Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s Newbery Honor-winning book The Egypt Game is the story of April Hall and Melanie and Marshall Ross, three smart, imaginative kids who create their own land of ancient Egypt in the backyard of a mysterious local curio shop. They establish a series of rituals and ceremonies and even go on to welcome three more children into the group (boys included!). In this episode, Alli breaks down the story with debut author Andrea Bartz. Together, they discuss diversity in kid lit, the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, teasing as a form of fl...
2019-04-161h 00
FriendsFriends 1x14 El de los corazones de caramelo[Escena: Central Perk. Ross está echándole el ojo a una mujer que está en la barra, y Joey y Chandler le están animando a que vaya a hablar con ella.]
JOEY: Te lo aseguro Ross, ella te desea.
ROSS: Apenas nos conocemos. Simplemente vivimos en el mismo edificio.
CHANDLER: Algún contacto?
ROSS: Una vez me prestó un huevo.
JOEY: Ya es tuya!
ROSS: Aw, claro.
ELLA: Hola, Ross.
ROSS: Hola. (balbucea algo incoherente)
CHANDLER: Vamos, Ross, tienes que volver a ponerte en circulación. Lo de Rachel no funciona, tu ex-esposa es lesbiana... No añadiré nada más...
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2018-04-2021 min
Breakfast with SisShow 48...with special guest Amy RossShow 48… With special guest Amy Ross, CEO and Founder of HumanKind HR. You will want to hear this amazing entrepreneur story. For those working in an area you like but may not love Amy provides some helpful insight. Join our breakfast tradition as we get our morning brains working and talk about life, love and sweat tea.
2018-02-1056 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFright Highlight: 7 Stages of the Creative Process with Orna RossEp#83: Novelists Jerome Griffin and Orna Ross, ALLi Director, discuss the seven stages of conscious creation as they relate to writing. Understanding the different requirements of each stage from concept to completion can, Orna argues, up your writing speed, ensure you're more likely to finish well, and improve your writing craft. Topics covered in this author podcast include: Vision Phase of writing: Intention, Incubation, and Investigation. Making Phase of writing: Drafting and Elaboration. Revision Phase of writing: Clarification and Correction. Why writers fail to finish and publish their books. Three phases of the writing process. A linear...
2018-01-2649 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon w/ Orna Ross & Joanna Penn December 2017EP#79: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Choosing a micro niche Being an Author Entrepreneur Money for Writers How to create anything Successful author mindset Embracing business as an author The Author business model Author mindset Creating money and meaning The healthy writer The Role of creative r...
2017-12-1456 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn November 2017Ep#76: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Establishing yourself as an non-fiction influencer The stabilization of the author business model Writing more non-fiction Blockchain & Micro-payments Selling your books direct BookFunnel integration with direct sales channels Pronoun's closure The fundamentals of your author business Romance audiobook subscription model G...
2017-11-1049 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn October 2017Ep#70: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Benefits of Co-writing with other authors Putting Your Audience First Avoiding Author Stress and Burnout The Evolving World of Audiobooks The impact of Supermarket Discounting of Books The Changing Face of Self-Publishing Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought t...
2017-09-2645 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn September 2017Ep#65: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Using Editors and Beta Readers The impact of dictating on a first draft Evolution of your writing process The importance of an author blog Are you a Rewriter or Polisher? Our new ALLi Publications Manager How to Create Anything Large P...
2017-08-2548 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn August 2017Ep#61: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: ALLi Weekly Podcast Series Development of Writers Being Creative & Increasing your Writing Output Joanna at Thrillerfest in New York & Self-Doubt Rebranding with New Book Covers Print and Bookstores Discoverability and Digital Marketing Being an Ethical Author & Self-Publishing Service Provider Amazon K...
2017-07-2650 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe Highlight: How To Sell Your Books Without Selling Your Soul w/ Orna RossEp#59: This week we're showcasing the Indie Author Fringe highlight with Orna Ross "How To Sell Your Books Without Selling Your Soul". So many authors complain about marketing, seeing it as conflicting with their creative work. In this session, Orna Ross argues that this is a misunderstanding and that book marketing is just another form of communication with potential readers. The key to creative marketing is to align the words inside the book(s) with the messages you're sending out to the world. This session guides you through, by going deeply into your motivations for writing and applying the...
2017-07-1252 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn July 2017Ep#57: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Orna Judging the Amazon Storyteller competition AskALLi's Getting your Self-Publishing Book into Bookstores publication update The new AskALLi Broadcast schedule and presenter changes Working with a writing coach Creative non-fiction techniques New book covers and Go Creative logos A summary o...
2017-06-2855 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Orna Ross & Joseph Alexander: June 2017Ep#55: Orna Ross & Joseph Alexander answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members' questions. This month's special guest is non-fiction indie authors Joseph Alexander who built his Fundamental Changes guitar series into a instantly recognizable author brand. Find out some of the secrets of his success, and listen in as he and Orna answer self-publishing questions posed by our ALLi Members. Here's the self-publishing questions asked and answered this month: Q...
2017-06-1044 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn: June 2017Ep#55: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Money and Creativity Where Readers Convene Amazon Buy Button How to Market a Book – 3rd Edition Choosing a Self-Publishing Service KDP Categories Dublin Writer's Conference What Penn pages are selling? New Amazon Charts Attention Economy Indie Author Fringe Our wee...
2017-05-2756 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn: May 2017Ep#54: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Money and Creativity Where Readers Convene Amazon Buy Button How to Market a Book – 3rd Edition Choosing a Self-Publishing Service KDP Categories Dublin Writer's Conference What Penn pages are selling? New Amazon Charts Attention Economy Indie Author Fringe Our wee...
2017-04-2345 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Orna Ross & Paul Teague: April 2017Ep#53: Orna Ross and Paul Teague answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month Orna Ross and a special guest answer Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) Members' questions. This month we're welcoming Paul Teague into the hot seat to talk about a series of videos he's created especially for ALLi. And to answer our members' latest, most pressing questions with Orna. Our monthly Ask ALLi broadcasts are an ideal way to keep learning about being an indie author and the skills you needed to become a successful self-publisher. Here's the self-publishing questions asked and...
2017-04-1053 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: Paid Advertising Q&A w/ Orna Ross & Mark DawsonEp#52: Orna Ross and Mark Dawson answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Mark also answers the question, is paid advertising right for you Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members' self-publishing questions. This month's special guest is Facebook advertising expert Mark Dawson, and this session was recorded live during London Book Fair. As well as being a best-selling author, Mark is the powerhouse and frontman behind The Self-Publishing Formula, which provides authors with tried and tested methods to self-publish and reach...
2017-03-1327 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn: March 2017Ep#51: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Orna and Jo are back from travels (in San Francisco and New Zealand) and they discuss the international scene and what they experienced while touring The latest report from Author Earnings. News of Kobo Plus launching in the Netherlands The p...
2017-03-0447 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Orna Ross &Joel Friedlander: January 2017Ep#50: Orna Ross and Joel Friedlander answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members' self-publishing questions. This month's special guest was self-publishing pioneer Joel Friedlander. "Self-publishing gives you an opportunity to change the world, one reader at a time, but you have to treat your work with the respect it deserves." "Keep learning and don't give up, book publishing is a marathon, not a sprint." Our monthly Ask ALLi broadcasts are an ideal way...
2017-02-131h 03
Self-Publishing with ALLiAdvanced Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross & Joanna Penn January 2017Ep#49: Welcome to Ask ALLi, the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors. In a monthly salon type discussion, Orna Ross, Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn, of TheCreativePenn.com, talk about the latest tools and trends of interest to emerging and experienced self-publishing authors. Topics discussed this week include: Orna and Jo are back from travels (in San Francisco and New Zealand) and they discuss the international scene and what they experienced while touring The latest report from Author Earnings. News of Kobo Plus launching in the Netherlands The p...
2017-01-2456 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: December 2016Ep#47: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members' self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. If you missed our live Q&A session you can watch the video and listen to the podcast here. We've also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month. How do you assert copyright if you're intending to self-publish under a pseudonym? And how does this pseudonym link back to the real-life person? How can you benefit from Foreign Rights requests...
2016-12-0736 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: October 2016Ep#46: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members' self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. We've also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month. Is there an advantage to using both Create Space and IngramSpark, and why, does one offer something the other one doesn't? Should you purchase your own ISBN numbers, even if the first book is an e-book? And if someone submits a PDF to Ingram, do they generate an ePub, should you...
2016-09-281h 00
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: September 2016Ep#43: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Joanna and Orna answer Members' self-publishing questions during our regular Ask ALLi event. We've also included a summary of the questions that were asked and answered this month. Q: I'm investing in editors for my first book, do I send to multiple editors one at a time? Q: What's the difference between trade paperbacks and mass market paperbacks? Q: What are the different book cover design considerations when you're planning an ebook and print book launch? Q: Are Amazon...
2016-09-0300 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: August 2016Ep#39: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. See allianceindependendentauthors.org for more details. Here's a summary of the questions and a brief synopsis of the answers in this month's Ask ALLi with Orna and Joanna (for more in-depth answers – you should watch the video or listen to the podcast): Q: What exactly makes a piece of fiction, Literary Fiction? Q: Should you use Scrivener to get your books accepted by distributors? Q: How can you generate an ebook review copy? Q: What's the difference between pre-orders and a soft launch? Q...
2016-07-3156 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: June 2016Ep#38: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: How did you find your beta readers and how many do you have? Q: What should I instruct an editor or line editor to look out for in my manuscript? Q: Past, Present or Future - which tense is most appropriate? Q: Is it ok to self-publish before you go to school? Q: I'm designing my own book covers. If I download photos from the internet, am I breaking copyright...
2016-06-2657 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: May 2016Ep#37: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: How would you define the difference between a non-fiction writers and a journalist? Q: In a previous Ask ALLi Joanna mentioned that she was moving from direct with Nook to Draft2Digital distribution, I thought the advice was that it was best to go direct? Q: When a book is finally finished… what is the right order for all of the follow up activities to get it to market? Q: Do...
2016-05-2958 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: How Author Associations Help Your Self-Publishing Career with Kim Bookless & Orna RossEp#33: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Kim Bookless & Orna Ross In this live 20 minute presentation from BEA, Orna Ross and Kim Bookless talk about how their respective organisations serve the needs of indie authors and can help you write and sell more books. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice cent...
2016-05-1315 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: The Seven Must-Haves for Indie Authors with Kieffer Brown & Orna RossEp#31: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Kieffer Brown & Orna Ross In this live 20 minute presentation from BEA, Kiffer talks about the qualities and strategies that are non-negotiable for indie authors. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join...
2016-05-1324 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: Distribute More Books In More Territories with Kinga Jentetics & Orna RossEp#35: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Kinga Jentetics & Orna Ross In this live 20 minute presentation from BEA, Orna Ross and talks with Kinga Jentetics of PublishDrive about book distribution world wide. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to...
2016-05-1318 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: The Six-Month Book, From Concept to First Draft with Amie McCracken & Orna RossEp#32: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Amie McCracken & Orna Ross In this live 20 minute presentation from BEA, editor, book designer and indie author Amie McCracken outlines how to get your first draft down in six months. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you have...
2016-05-1321 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: How to Find and Inspire Your Super Fans! with Penny Sansevieri & Orna RossEp#36: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Penny Sansevieri & Orna Ross The secret to sustaining a successful author career is the connection you make to your fans. Join Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts and Orna Ross, Director, Alliance of Independent Authors — both bestselling authors and publishing experts, learn how to identify and reach your ideal readers, turn them into superfans and how to ignite those fans so they are ones promoting your work. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Hi...
2016-05-1340 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: ALLi London Book Fair with Orna RossEp#29 : Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Orna Ross Want to boost your sales? Who doesn't? In a panel session recorded live in the Author HQ at London Book Fair, ALLi Director Orna Ross interviews two bestselling indie authors and sales gurus, Mark Dawson and Joanna Penn, together with ALLi's literary agent Toby Mundy about how to go beyond selling ebooks in your home territory. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q...
2016-04-1544 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: Mar 2016Ep#28: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's a summary of the questions in this month's Ask ALLi with Orna and Joanna: Q: What should you do when you feel badly served by a self-publishing service provider? And do you have a list of book formatters? Q: How do you create front matter and chapter headings, so that they look good on Kindle? Q: What company would you recommend for a Non-Ficiton Hardback? Q: There's still so many really bad Indie Book Covers, do you think they'll every...
2016-03-1954 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: Feb 2016Ep#27: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: I write Fantasy. How can I show my character's mind-speak (i.e. what they're thinking)? Q. I've released my first non-fiction e-book, and I'm struggling with reads let alone sales, and I'd really like to get some book reviews. Q: "My Publisher" wants 8 books for 10 years. Do I have to accept these terms, or can I have it...
2016-02-2036 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiALLI Insights: NaNoWriMo is Over, Now Publish Your NovelEp#26: Orna Ross presents a new episode of ALLI Insights: NaNoWriMo is Over, Now Publish Your Novel Did you take part in NaNoWriMo last year, and now have a finished draft in front of you, and are thinking "Now What?" You're not alone. Did you know that nearly half a million writers signed up for NaNo in 2015? That's quite a jump from 1999, when Chris (the founder of National Novel Writing Month) and 21 of his friends set themselves a target of 50,000 words in 30 days. In January and February, NaNoWriMo support the revision and publishing process. It's an extension...
2016-01-3136 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: January 2016Ep#25: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: Is ALLi continuing to work with Ingram Spark this year and are they offering a self-publishing discount to ALLi Members? Q: Do you have Insights about iUniverse Services? Q: What are the legal issues about setting up your publisher imprint? Q: What are the differences between CreateSpace and Ingram Spark POD distribution services? Q: Should authors release their books in Hardback? Q: Do ALLi maintain a list of reputable book...
2016-01-2454 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: November 2015Ep#23: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: If I get a Bookbub, what other promotional activity should I be doing? Q: Has anyone had experience with Kirkus Reviews or other paid review sites? Q: Is 2 books enough for a box set? Q: "Translating is the new black" but how do you assess the final work? Q: How can I copyright protect the short stories that I'm selling directly from my website? Q: Where should I start with...
2015-11-2154 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: October 2015Ep#22: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: I'm writing my first book and I'm overwhelmed by all the other self-publishing and indie author tasks I should be doing like blogging and marketing. What should I focus on? Q: I've never written a book before, and wanted to know if I needed to hire a lawyer to look over the self-publishing contracts from IngramSpark and CreateSpace? Q: What are the pros and cons of using ACX? Q: What...
2015-10-2555 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: August 2015Ep#18: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: How should authors deal with lines from songs… what is fair use? Q: For a 1st time self-publishers, how many months out should you advertise your first release Q: How can I boost my sales? Releasing a new book in January with a preorder in October. First book didn't do well, how can I promote my second book better? Q: Why aren't my keywords working for me? Interested in Joining AL...
2015-08-2249 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: June 2015Ep#16: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Here's the questions posed to Orna and Joanna this month: Q: I'm toying with the idea of using Facebook ads for 1) collecting email subscribers by offering some free content and 2) promoting my books directly. I've been through Mark Dawson's 3 free videos and probably have enough information to try this .. should I do it? Q: Google Play: What is it? Should I put my books in there or not? What royalty revenue could I expect? Q: Now that I've published my first...
2015-06-2546 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: May 2015Ep#15: Orna Ross and Joanna Penn answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Member Self-Publishing Q&A is one of four regular shows, which include a more advanced salon, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi's free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and b...
2015-05-2353 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: April 2015Ep#14: Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) Director Orna Ross and Joanna Penn, of The Creative Penn, answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Member Self-Publishing Q&A is one of four regular shows, which include a more advanced salon, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi's free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you h...
2015-04-2156 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: April 2015Ep#13: Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) Director Orna Ross and Joanna Penn, of The Creative Penn, answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Member Self-Publishing Q&A is one of four regular shows, which include a more advanced salon, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi's free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you h...
2015-01-2853 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiMember Self-Publishing Q&A w/ Joanna Penn & Orna Ross: Nov 2014Ep#3: Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) Director Orna Ross and Joanna Penn, of The Creative Penn, answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Member Self-Publishing Q&A is one of four regular shows, which include a more advanced salon, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi's free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you h...
2014-10-2949 min