"Ask ALLi" is a monthly YouTube live session where members of Alliance of Independent Authors Members get their self-publishing questions answered by ALLi Director, Orna Ross and Advisor Joanna Penn.
The Q&A is also available as a podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes or Stitcher if you prefer audio.
Below is a summary of the questions that were asked and answered in this month's Q&A.
Each month Joanna Penn and Orna Ross answer Member’s self-publishing questions, and here's a summary of the content in this month's Ask ALLi video:

Q: I’m confused about Bowker’s ISBN that offer a barcode for an additional fee. What’s taking place?

Q: A book rep I met here in Ireland repped my book to Easons and said they are interested in possibly 50 copies. I have filled out their form and have transferred my book from Createspace to Ingrams. Is there anything I should be aware of or be prepared for to make this work?

Q: Can you recommend specific companies for specific kinds of publishing? Most of the publishers have comprehensive packages that I do not feel I need. I’m looking at a small company called “Diggy-Pod”. Do you have an opinion on this one for what I want to do? I do want my book to be available on Amazon, however.

Q: I am an abuse survivor and in the final stages of self-publishing my life story. My manuscript is over 1,000 pages or 350,000 words, what is the best approach for releasing a manuscript this size across ebook, paperback and hardback.

Q: Do you think indie authors will be able to bounce back from the blow Kindle Unlimited has caused to sales and royalties, and if so, what can we do to counteract the negative effects?

Q: I would like my recently published book to be featured on you Weekly Members Showcase, but I can’t find instructions on how to do that. Can you please advise me.

Q: I just put my first book up for pre-order. It launches June 10th. What do I do for promotions through Alli?

Q: Is there a list of awards that accept submission from self-published authors. Possibly with no entry fee, or a low one. Do you suggest participating?

Q: Is there a professional-industry standard-way to send review copies to magazines. Is there a chance they would review the book?

Q: What three books, or articles, or web sites would you recommend to help a first-time author launch a self-published book?

Where can you watch or listen to more Ask ALLi?

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