Podcast Episodes

Were Jobs Cut at Apple Books Because E-Books Aren't Profitable Enough? The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Episode 582

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explores whether Apple cut jobs at Apple Books because e-books aren't generating enough profit. He also covers OpenAI's $100 billion …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Making Your Books Accessible and Ethical for Visually Impaired Readers: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast

Episode 581

In this episode of the Advice on Editing & Design stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael Johnson of Benetech about the importance of acc…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #165: Anna Davidson. Editor Turns Long COVID Experience into a Moving Poetry Collection

Episode 580

My guest this episode is Anna Davidson, who, after years of working as an editor and managing editor, began writing poetry during her recovery from long COVID. She decided to self-publish her debut p…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

OpenAI's Deal with Condé Nast Sparks Concern; Plus, Rising Kindle Unlimited Payouts: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Episode 579

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the new deal between OpenAI and Condé Nast, noting that editors and authors were not consulted, sparking concern. He also c…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland

Episode 578

In this month's episode of Reaching More Readers, Holly Greenland shares new research suggesting that financial investments in marketing do pay off for many self-published authors. But where should y…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

FTC Cracks Down on Fake Reviews, Plus New Sustainability Efforts in Publishing: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Episode 577

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers the FTC's new measures against fake reviews, which could impact indie authors relying on genuine reviews for visibility. He ou…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro on Leveraging Awards and Reviews for Author Success: The Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy

Episode 576

In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Hannah Jacobson, founder of Book Award Pro, a company dedicated to helping a…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Inspirational Indie Author Interview #164: Phillip Mottaz. Writing Mysteries with a Punk Rock Attitude and Real-Life Rock Stars

Episode 575

My guest this episode is Phillip Mottaz, a mystery author based in Los Angeles. Phillip has a unique journey from a small town in Illinois to the sketch comedy scene in Chicago and now to writing ind…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Substack's New Blog Feature, Spiracle's Audiobook Cards, and Challypop for Micro-Influencers: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Episode 574

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses Substack's new feature that lets users publish blog posts without committing to a full newsletter, making it easier to conn…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Special Announcement: Changes to the ALLi Podcast

The Alliance of Independent Authors Podcast is undergoing some exciting changes, which Director Orna Ross reveals in this special announcement episode. A new name, new content, and an expansion of th…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago