Self-Publishing with ALLi Audio Interview: New Trends in Self-Publishing at SelfPubCon25 with Howard Lovy and Kayleigh Brindley
Oct 1, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kayleigh Brindley, the conference manager for SelfPubCon25 and veteran virtual assistant, shares insights into the emerging trends of self-publishing. She highlights the conference's focus on AI-driven discoverability and shifts in reader behavior. Kayleigh elaborates on the unique two-day format and the wealth of practical takeaways for indie authors. Additionally, she discusses exciting competitions, networking opportunities, and guidance for attendees eager to enhance their publishing journey.
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Pick Sessions That Solve Your Visibility Problems
- Prioritize sessions that address discoverability, new reader pathways, and print trends to match your publishing focus.
- Use practical sessions (e.g., Reedsy on search, IngramSpark on pathways) to prepare for shifting discoverability and sales channels.
AI Is Changing Discoverability
- AI is already influencing how readers find books and shows up in referral statistics like ChatGPT.
- ALLi takes a neutral stance: authors should be informed and then choose how to use AI.
Use The Pre-Conference Orientation
- Attend the live pre-conference orientation to learn how to access sessions, enter giveaways, and use networking features.
- Use the orientation Q&A to ask Kayleigh, Orna Ross, and Matty Delrymple platform and agenda questions.