Askalli: Self-publishing Advice Podcast

Ep#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 you need to send hard copies to the British Library? Q: I have a new book I’m working on, Should it be completed before I decide on a company to do the ebook formatting? Q: What is the current best practice on formatting? Q: What’s your input on Amazon Affiliate accounts? Q: My book is written and produced, what is the best way to market it? I’ve been approach local books stores and TV stations, as well as local historic societies. Q: My illustrator is having problems uploadi