Alda Sigmundsdóttir is a journalist, author, and independent publisher who has built a thriving literary life outside the traditional system. From blogging about Iceland to launching her own press, Alda has published over 11 books and grown a loyal global readership—while staying in full control of her creative work. We discuss: Alda’s early writing career and transition to self-publishing What she learned from being traditionally published The freedom and responsibility of going indie How she built and nurtured a global readership Her approach to writing about people, culture, and the past Lessons from promoting across genres and writing memoir Mindset shifts and skills that supported her success * ABOUT ALDA SIGMUNDSDÓTTIR Alda Sigmundsdóttir is a writer, speaker, and independent publisher based in Reykjavík, Iceland. She’s the author of over 10 books exploring Icelandic culture and society, and the memoir Daughter . She writes two popular Substack newsletters ( Letter from Iceland and The Recovery Salon ), runs her own publishing house (Little Books Publishing), and teaches a course on going indie. * RESOURCES & LINKS: 📑 Interview Transcript Alda's 'Going Indie' course - LWSAUTHOR for $100 off (Valid until the end of June) Free webinar - Building an Audience for your Books Alda’s Substack Post - Women on Top Living Inside the Meltdown The Little Book of the Icelanders in the Old Days Daughter - Alda’s Memoir The Recovery Salon - Alda’s Second Substack Alda’s Website For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com. For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com. * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!
