Self-Publishing with ALLi ALLi Team Roundtable: Navigating New Trends in Self-Publishing
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Dec 14, 2025 In this engaging roundtable, experts dive into crowdfunding essentials, comparing key platforms like Kickstarter and BackerKit. They stress the importance of visuals and pre-launch strategies for successful campaigns. Discussion shifts to the realities of self-publishing, emphasizing the need for indie authors to maintain creative joy while managing business roles. Tips on direct sales and the critical role of email lists are shared. Plus, insights on obtaining quality reviews and ethical considerations round out the conversation, making this a must-listen for aspiring authors.
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Crowdfunding: Research And Visuals Win
- Research at least 20 similar crowdfunding campaigns before launching to copy proven elements.
- Use many high-quality images and include a video to increase your chances of success.
Be Your Own Gatekeeper
- Treat yourself as your own gatekeeper: edit and market like a publisher, not just a writer.
- Know how you will sell the book before finishing it and invest in a genre-appropriate cover.
Plan Sales Before Completion
- Decide your sales strategy before the book is finished and tailor craft to reader expectations.
- Build a mailing list and a transactional website to retain control and increase income.
