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Self-Publishing with ALLi

Howard Lovy, Dan Holloway, Michael La Ronn, Sacha Black

Booking Overview

This is an author-education and publishing-industry show focused on independent publishing, with recurring solo news and advice episodes plus occasional interviews with authors, editors, and publishing professionals. Credible pitches include experienced indie authors, developmental editors, rights and distribution specialists, and book-marketing experts with practical expertise; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show favors knowledgeable niche professionals over major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 953

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@ornaross.com

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Host

Howard Lovy - Author, developmental editor, and writing coach with a long career in journalism and publishing. He helps writers develop ideas and strengthen their work while preserving their individual voices.

Dan Holloway - Novelist, poet, and spoken-word artist who serves as the MC of The New Libertines performance arts show and has competed in the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert Hall.

Michael La Ronn - ALLi Outreach Manager and author of more than 80 science-fiction, fantasy, and self-help books for writers. He also creates educational resources for authors.

Sacha Black - Bestselling and award-winning author, speaker, and writing educator who writes fiction and books about the craft of writing and runs ALLi's blog.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, developmental editors, writing coaches, and publishing professionals with practical expertise in independent publishing, book pitching, editing, marketing, rights, or distribution. Strong candidates typically have demonstrable industry experience, author-education work, notable publishing credits, or recognized expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Substantial editorial or publishing experience, Author education, workshops, or teaching, Industry awards or recognized professional credentials, Demonstrable success in book publishing or author services

Recent Guest Discussions

Sheila M. Averbuch - Book Pitching, Independent Publishing, And Lessons From Her Path From Journalism And Technology Publishing To Writing For Children.

Roz Morris - Professional Editing Costs, Editor Pricing Models, Selecting An Editor, Manuscript Requirements, And The Risks Of Using Artificial Intelligence Before Hiring An Editor.

Recent Topics

Publishing, Self Publishing, Book Marketing, Book Editing, Publishing Rights

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Self-Publishing with ALLi
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Interview: What Makes Poetry Editing Different from Editing Prose with Howard Lovy and Anna Davidson

October 07, 2026

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Howard Lovy talks to poet and editor Anna Davidson about the art of editing poetry. They discuss what editors look for in a poem, why every word, line break, sound, and even blank space matters, and how editors can help poets strengthen their work without losing their individual voice. Anna also explains why trust between poet and editor is so important and how indie poets can find the editorial support that best fits their work. Find more author...

News: Amazon Cuts KDP Uploads to Two Titles a Week; Study Backs AI Detector Accuracy

October 02, 2026

On this week's Self-Publishing News podcast, a hoarse ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway covers Amazon's new KDP limit of two titles per week per format — down from ten, and another move aimed at the flood of AI-generated content. He also looks at a study suggesting AI detector Pangram may be more accurate than its critics claim, and at the SCBWI's tightened AI policy, which will ask award entrants to document the human creative process behind their work. About the Host Dan Holloway is a novelist,...

Interview: SelfPubCon26 Looks at What's Working Now and What's Next with Howard Lovy and Kayleigh Brindley

September 30, 2026

In this special episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Howard Lovy interviews Kayleigh Brindley, ALLi's conference and communications manager, about what authors can expect from SelfPubCon26, taking place online October 17–18. Kayleigh discusses this year's theme, "The Future of Self-Publishing: What's Working Now & What's Next," and highlights sessions on AI, book marketing, crowdfunding, European markets, and building an author team. She also explains the conference's expanded networking opp...

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