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    Don’t miss free access to Self Publishing Advice Conference Oct 29-30, 2022 #SelfPubCon #Writing

    Free Access for ALLi Members

    The Self Publishing Advice Conference offers two full days (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM) of information and insights for indie authors. Speakers include Joanna Penn, Mark Dawson, Nick Stephenson, Joel Friedlander, Jane Friedman, Mark Lefebvre, Mark Coker, Michael Anderle, Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathering Rusch, Robin Cutler, Carla King, and my favorite -- David Gaughran.

    The Conference cost is $499, but is free to members of the Alliance of Independent Authors - ALLi. ALLi is a professional business membership organization that advices, campaigns for, and empowers self-publishing authors. The mission of this non-profit organization is ethics and excellence in self-publishing, and the provide authors with trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources. Benefits include contract advice, guidebooks, discounts and deals, vetted services, and much more.

    Membership levels in ALLi:

    Associate ($89USD)

    You are preparing your first book for self-publication. You could also be a student of creative writing, multimedia, or publishing with an interest in author-publishing.

    Advisory team – all questions answered
    Free author advice guides
    Private moderated member’s forum
    Selected discounts for author services
    Affiliate earnings program
    Approved Services directory
    Online advice conference
    Daily blog, twice-weekly podcast
    Associate member website badge

    Author ($119USD)

    If you’ve published one book or more, or are just about to upload your first book, this is the membership for you. This could be a full-length (50,000+ words) book for adults, a number/series of shorter books, or a children’s or poetry book."

    Advisory team – all questions answered
    Free author advice guides
    Private moderated member’s forum
    All discounts for author services
    Affiliate earnings program
    Approved Services directory
    Online advice conference
    Daily blog, twice-weekly podcast
    Author member website badge
    Public author-publisher profile
    Book listing
    Contract vetting
    General legal advice
    Blogging opportunities
    Speaker opportunities
    Interview opportunities

    Authorpreneur ($149USD)

    Authorpreneurs earn their living from self-publishing and associated business. This membership is assessed – you will need to show evidence of 50,000 book sales in the past two years and/or KU or business equivalent.

    Advisory team – all questions answered
    Free author advice guides
    Private moderated member’s forum
    All discounts for author services
    Affiliate earnings program
    Approved Services directory
    Online advice conference
    Daily blog, twice-weekly podcast
    Public author-publisher profile
    Book listing
    Contract vetting
    General legal advice
    Blogging opportunities
    Speaker opportunities
    Interview opportunities
    Authorpreneur member website badge
    Business development advice
    Dedicated literary agent
    Rights and contract consultancy
    Business, tax, legal, and contract advice and resources

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