Posted on January 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
It can be hard to keep on top of all the blogs and news sources that aim to help writers.
So here’s a roundup of posts from the Alliance of Independent Authors that authors might find valuable — but also might've missed earlier — all in one place.
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Hot fae in hot water: Dan Holloway alerts us to a pushback from the Welsh community, some members of whom resent romantasy's use of Celtic-sounding names and of the culture's mythology.
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Spotify Wrapped for Authors: Holloway also reported on other news tidbits, including Spotify's new feature, Wrapped for Authors.
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What authors need to know about GPSR: This post is an in-depth look at the European Union's new General Product Safety Regulations — what they are, how they affect books, and how to comply with the requirements.
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The hidden value of regional book awards: Hannah Jacobson explains the value to indie authors of entering local, state, and regional writing contests and how to leverage any honors attained through this process.
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Tackling creative challenges and adapting to change: Joanna Penn and Orna Ross open up about obstacles in their writing careers right now — for Penn, it's an attempt at traditional publishing; for Ross, it was family stress that drastically limited her availability.
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