The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration
The audiobook boom continues to be a bright spot in publishing, as recent reporting by Dan Holloway highlights a resurgence in listener numbers, the rise of new awards, and ongoing shifts in production tools.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/the-audiobook-boom/
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Direct Selling in 2025: Higher Profits, Superfans, and More Freedom
In 2023, ALLi published a comprehensive guide to selling print books directly from your website, emphasizing author autonomy and the values of Self-Publishing 3.0. Two years later, the conversation has evolved. While print remains essential, today’s…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/direct-selling/
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Book Excerpt from ‘150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered’
This excerpt from 150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered, written by ALLi’s Outreach Manager M.L. Ronn, offers practical guidance drawn from years of indie publishing experience. You can…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/book-excerpt-from-150-self-publishing-questions-answered/
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How Indie Authors Are Embracing Short-Form Audio
Short-form audio is becoming a meaningful new outlet for authors. As listening habits shift—and as tools for production become more accessible through human and AI narration—short audiobooks are gaining ground with both readers and platforms. From Spotify’s recent…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/short-form-audio/
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The Untold Truth: Award Recognition for Children’s Books, Picture Books, and Low Content Books
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how children’s books, picture books, and low content books are…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/award-recognition-for-childrens-books-picture-books/
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