The end of November is always a frenzy of shopping as Black Friday and Cyber Monday reappear for an annual dose of internet bargains. Over here, we rather fancy a bargain or three for writers. Alliance of Independent Authors partner members have offered a stack of generous deals for writers on all sorts of awesome tools, products, services and more. There's something for every writer in this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale for writers.
Our thanks to all the ALLi partners who have provided a discount. Please note, ALLi does not gain affiliate fees from any of these recommendations. We include them because we think they're a good deal and no other reason.
Sale for Writers: How to Access the Discount
There are a range of discounts included below, some are specific just to ALLi members, some are open to all. For ALLi members, where a specific code is needed to gain the discount, you should visit the member website here: allianceindependentauthors.org and log in. Once logged in, navigate to: SERVICES > DISCOUNTS AND DEALS. There you can search for the company you’re looking for by browsing the categories.
Sale for Writers: The Discounts
Monthly Planning Workshops
ALLi Director Orna Ross runs a monthly workshop offering themed instruction, personal attention, a creative planning process, and a Facebook accountability group. Normally $300 a year, now $270. Register at the discounted price here (places permitting). Find out more about Orna's creative planning membership here and the next workshop here.
Conference Library
The Self-Publishing Advice Conference 50% off six-month and lifetime online conference passes
Find out more on their website here. Contact Kayleigh on her email.
Unrestricted access to the full archive of the Self-publishing Advice Conference, SelfPubCon, including the recent Writing Craft for Indie Authors!
SelfPubCon, the Self-Publishing Advice Conference, runs in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and runs once a year, featuring the cream of self-publishing authors and advisors. The access passes give six-month or lifetime access to an extensive conference archive featuring self-publishing advisors like Jane Friedman, Mark Lefebvre, Robin Cutler, Joanna Penn, Orna Ross and 100+ more.
DISCOUNT: Half-price access with code SPC21SALE
VALID from 27th – 30th November.
Software
Company: Fictionary, Fictionary.co
Contact Details: Kristina Stanley, [email protected]
Discount: 40% off Annual and Monthly StoryTeller Subscription
Description:
Valid: 30th November, 2021
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Company: ScribeCount, www.scribecount.com
Contact Details: Randall Wood, [email protected]
Discount: 10%
Description:
We are a Sales Reporting aggregator and Self-Publishing tool service offering customized dashboards for both Wide and KU authors alike. ScribeCount is an indie author’s best friend. Our primary service is automated sales aggregation from over 40 publishing platforms, all combined into user-friendly charts and features that can be assessed in seconds. Whether you are publishing on all platforms or through Amazon’s Select program, ScribeCount allows each author to customize their reports to fit their individual needs.
Valid: 31st December, 2021
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Company: AllAuthor, AllAuthor.com
Contact Details: Mady Joshi, [email protected]
Discount: 25%
Description: Get an Exclusive discount on Yearly AllAuthor pro membership just at $89 + 1 book featured listing for free worth ($48)
- This program will help you in two main ways:1. Establishing your author brand
- Simplifying your promotions
Valid: 30th November, 2021
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Company: Archangel Ink, www.archangelink.com
Contact Details: Rob Archangel, [email protected]
Discount: 15%
Description: We'll include a free professional book landing page (valued at $750) for all “Top-Shelf Book Design + Promo Pack” clients. Website examples here, here, and here. Visit here for full package details.
Valid: 29th November, 2021
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Company: AuthorsAI (Marlowe AI-Powered Manuscript Analysis), Marlowe website
Contact Details: Eric Kettunen [email protected]
Discount: Free pro report and then 20% off subsequent ones. Code in the member portal
Description: Marlowe is the advanced artificial intelligence from Authors A.I. that helps you improve your novel by providing a comprehensive critique of your manuscript. The 32-page report will analyze your novel’s subject matter, character traits, plot twists, narrative arc, pacing, punctuation, sentence structure, reading level and more — all within 15 minutes. She’ll also show you how your novel compares with bestselling novels in the same genre. As an IndieALLi user, you can run your first Pro report for free (enter the codes at checkout), plus receive a 20% discount on future purchases using the ALLi code.
Valid: ongoing
Design Services
Company: Jessica Bell Design, www.jessicabelldesign.com
Contact Details: Jessica Bell, [email protected]
Discount: 10% off Book Cover Design
Description: Get 10% off all design options, including the already discounted packages.
Valid: continuing discount
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Company: 1106 Design, 1106design.com
Contact Details: Michele DeFilippo, [email protected]
Discount: 10% to ALLi Members
Description: 1106 Design offers Alli members a 10% discount on all our services. Mention that you found us on Alli when you submit our Contact Us form at https://1106design.com.
Valid: continuing
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Company: White Magic Studios, www.whitemagicstudios.co.uk
Contact Details: Varun, [email protected]
Discount: Order 15 or more illustrations and get 20% off. Book cover design – order 15 or more illustrations and get 10% off.
Valid: continuing
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Company: Cutting Edge Studio, www.cutting-edge-studio.com
Contact Details: Joris van Leeuwen, [email protected]
Discount: $49 discount to our cover design and formatting package (normal price $449)
Description: Every author needs a professional looking cover. Everybody knows that. But the interior is just as important. We now offer members of ALLi a $49 discount to our cover design and formatting package (normal price $449). For more information and our portfolio see www.cutting-edge-studio.com
Valid: continuing
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Company: Hello Lovely, www.hellolovely.design
Contact Details: Berenice Smith, [email protected]
Discount: 20% off
Description: I'm an award-winning book designer with extensive experience of educational, fictional and biographical books. Save twenty percent on my bespoke cover and book design packages. Offer exclusive to ALLi members. Find out more about my services here https://hellolovely.design/editorial-book-design-services
Valid: 31st January, 2022
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Company: Design for Writers, designforwriters.com
Contact Details: Rebecca Brown, [email protected]
Discount: 15% on Book Design Services
Description: A 15% discount on Pro or Deluxe Book Design projects.
Valid: For work booked in by the end of November 2021, for completion between January and April 2022.
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Company: My Custom Book Cover, mycustombookcover.com
Contact Details: Robin Vuchnich, [email protected]
Discount: 15%
Description: Cover Package. This Package is a $698.00 value marked down to $598.00 for ALLi members.
Valid: continuing
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Company: Shakspeare Editorial, shakspeareeditorial.org
Contact Details: Alison Shakspeare, [email protected]
Discount: Free
Description: A free cover design* when you use me to do your book layout (at 10% ALLi members' discount) if you book it in between 9am on Friday 26 November and 9pm on Monday 29 November 2021.
Valid: 9pm Monday 29 November 2021
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Company: Katie Birks Branding & Design www.katiebirks.co.uk
Contact Details: Katie Birks [email protected]
Discount: 15% off all design services for ALLi Members
Description: ALLi members receive a 15% discount on design services by Katie Birks Branding and Design. This offer includes book cover design, Author Branding and website design services.
Valid: ongoing
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Company: Damonza, www.damonza.com
Contact Details: Damon Freeman, [email protected]
Discount: 15%
Description: Our biggest discount ever! Get 15% off any custom book cover design, interior formatting or book trailer service. Valid for any orders placed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Use the coupon code in the dashboard when placing your order.
Valid: 29th November, 2021
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Company: GetYourBookIllustrations getyourbookillustrations.com
Contact: Karen Ferreira, [email protected]
Discount: 13% discount
Description: Take your book to the next level! Get top-quality illustrations from a professional illustrator in our team, and get your book design/formatting ($195 USD value) for free! We offer reliable illustrations services, managed by a project manager and run on our project management software, to ensure you get great service and the book you envision.
Valid: 15 Dec 2021
Editing Services
Company: Curiosity Press, curiosity-press.com
Contact Details: Jeff Collyer, [email protected]
Discount: 15% discount for Editing/Proofreading or Typesetting/Formatting (N.B. They offer an on-going 10% discount to ALLi members, with the discount code on the ALLi website)
Valid: 15% valid to Friday 3rd December. 10% discount ongoing.
Access: use the access instructions above to find the code
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Company: Suzanne Arnold, suzannearnold.com
Contact Details: Suzanne Arnold, [email protected]
Discount: A sample copy-edit of 1,000 words to help you decide whether I am the right editor for you. ALLi members get a 20% discount – full price £75, ALLi members pay £60. For more details of what a copy-edit might look at, see my website (www.suzannearnold.com/for-authors) or get in touch.
Valid: ongoing
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Company: Fresh as a Daisy Editing, freshasadaisyediting.com
Contact Details: Holly Mangin, [email protected]
Discount: 15%
Description: Do you need a copy edit, a line edit, or proofreading services? I will thoroughly go over your manuscript, looking to improve such things as poorly constructed sentences and paragraphs, finding those pesky typos, making sure details are consistent, and lots more. This discount is not valid in conjunction with other offers. Discount can be applied between November 21st and December 1st, 2021
Valid: 1st December
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Company: Luna Imprints Author Services (LIAS) lunaimprintsauthorservices.com
Contact Details: Alexa Padou, [email protected]
Discount: 30%
Description: 30% off all editing packages: developmental, copy/line editing, proofread. We're booking into 2022 at the moment and spots are filling fast!
Luna Imprints also has a second deal: 10% off a book formatting package (ebook and paperback). 10% off our $110 ebook and paperback formatting regular pricing! Get a fancy new ebook and paperback for your novel. Runs from midnight to midnight, Nov 25-Nov 30.
Valid: 30th November
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Company: Jill French at JFeditorial, jfeditorial.com
Contact Details: Jill French, [email protected]
Discount: 10%
Description: I'm offering 10% off all my developmental editing, line editing and copyediting services for ALLi members. You take your writing seriously and so do I, so let's collaborate. A recent client: ‘Jill is a phenomenal editor, very thorough, precise, and thoughtful. She genuinely cared about my story and how best to tell it. Jill responded quickly and cared about doing the best job possible. I highly recommend her; she went above and beyond my expectations!' – Independent author, A Yang
Valid: continuing to ALLi Members
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Company: Winskill Editorial, www.winskilleditorial.co.uk
Contact Details: Gale Winskill,[email protected]
Discount: 15%
Description: Grab it while you can: a 15% discount on a structural edit or critique. Work must be booked in and confirmed, and the deposit paid, by 31 January 2022. Offer only applies to new clients and to the first piece of work commissioned. Please cite discount code
Valid: 31st January, 2022
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Company: Right Touch Editing, righttouchediting.com
Contact Details: Erin Brenner, [email protected]
Discount: 10%
Description: ALLi members get 10% off the combined total for developmental and copy editing of the same manuscript. Let us know you're an ALLi member when you schedule a meeting with Erin: https://www.righttouchediting.com/schedule-a-meeting/.
Valid: 31st December, 2021
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Company: Book Coaching by Sharon, Bookcoachingbysharon.com
Contact Details: Sharon Skinner, [email protected]
Discount: 20% off Developmental Editing
Description: From November 26th through the end of the year, sign up for a Developmental Editing package and get 20% off the standard rate when you make your first payment before December 31st.
Valid: 31st December, 2021
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Company: 2Nimble, 2nimble.com
Contact Details: Marc Histand, [email protected]
Discount: 10% discount on all editing and pre-press services
Description: 2Nimble is pleased to offer 10% off all editing and pre-press services through the first week of December. Don't wait to get started and save big on the services you need to get your book completed!
Valid: 5th December, 2021
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Company: The Word Tank, thewordtank.com
Contact Details: Victoria Brock, [email protected]
Discount: 10% for ALLi members
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on all our editing services (development review, copyediting, proofreading) to ALLi members.
Valid: continuing
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Company: Daisy Editorial, daisyeditorial.co.uk
Contact Details: Margaret Hunter, [email protected]
Discount: 12.5% discount for nonfiction editing, CUSTOM STYLE SHEET discount price **£55** in December and January
Description:
Nonfiction editing:
Writing a business book, a how-to manual or a memoir? Once you've written your final draft, it's time to focus on the details and fix the things that only a fresh eye can see. I'll make sure your text is consistent and your message is clear. Plus I'll fix any issues with grammar, punctuation, spelling and style. I'll also do the basic clean-up of your text file that's needed for the next stage of the publication process.
Custom Style Sheet:
Save money and time on editing by working to a style sheet for your project. This records your preferences on, for example, spellings, capitalisation, punctuation, hyphenation, treatment of numbers and dates, headings and list styles. I’ll analyse your text, ask you some questions and then prepare a custom style sheet to get you started on the journey to writing consistency. You’ll then be able to add to it as you encounter further language choices in your work.
Valid: Style Sheet: Expires 31 January 2022, editing discount is continuing to ALLi Members
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Company: Navarre Editorial Services jenavarre.com
Contact Details: Jennifer Navarre [email protected]
Discount: Save 10-20%, depending on offer chosen
Description: For authors of picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels. Purchase credit November 19-30 and redeem January 1-August 31, 2022, for editing, coaching, and online courses. It is your responsibility to notify Navarre Editorial Services that you wish to redeem Kidlit Bucks before purchasing a service or course. Kidlit Bucks are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Any unused Kidlit Bucks will expire on August 31, 2022, and are considered forfeited.
Valid: 30th November 2021
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Company: IndieCat Editorial, indiecateditorial.com
Contact Details: Karen McKellar, [email protected]
Description: 15% off Developmental Edit (valid until 31st December 2021)
15% off the full price of a developmental edit. This service is only available for adult and young adult fiction – both novels and novellas. You can choose between a single- or two-round developmental edit. Price depends on wordcount and number of rounds. You will receive an editorial report and a copy of your manuscript with margin comments. Contact me for an exact quote.
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Discounted Manuscript Critique. £300 (normally £347) (valid until 31st December 2021)
Discounted manuscript critique for £300 – novels from 60-100,000 words. This is a detailed editorial report on your adult or young adult novel. Contact me if your novel is longer or shorter for custom quote.
Valid: valid until 31st December 2021
Formatting and Publishing Services
Company: Coinlea Services www.coinlea.co.uk
Contact Details: Lin, [email protected]
Discount: Print and ebook formatting at 40% discount for ALLi members
Description: Your book typeset in professional software, print-ready files supplied. Ebook format for your book – epub and mobi files supplied as needed.
Valid: continuing discount
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Company: BiblioKid Publishing, bibliokidpublishing.com
Contact Details: Use the submission portal only.
Discount: 10% discount on each book we create after your 1st book
Description: Do you have an idea for a children's book series? We'd love to help you create it! Work with our full-service publishing team to edit your story draft, find an illustrator to create the complimentary images, and design a book that's ready to print. We'll then add it to our extensive distribution list, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores, and assist you with the marketing for launch. Apply through our website to get started today!
Valid: continuing discount
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Company: EbookPbook ebookpbook.com
Contact Details: Jason Pearce, [email protected]
Discount: $150 off.
Description: Get a print-ready paperback interior file and an ebook file for $249 (usually $399)
Valid: continuing
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Company: Whitefox Publishing, wearewhitefox.com
Contact Details: Hannah Bickerton or John Bond [email protected] or [email protected]
Discount: 10% off a digital publishing package
Description: Everything you need to produce your book and make it available via ebook and Print-on-Demand. This package will include editorial services for your manuscript, cover design and typesetting, in addition to ebook conversion, ISBN setup and metadata support. We will ensure your book is made available to readers via a suitable POD and ebook platform. Costs will vary according to manuscript word count.
Valid: 17th December 2021
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Company: Aaxel Author Services, www.AaxelAuthorServices.com
Contact Details: Stéphanie Pigeon, [email protected]
Discount: 47%
Description: Want to hook your readers? If so (and why would it not be?), nothing is more important than those first few pages. Let our manuscript team have a look and give you some insight to get your readers hooked from the get-go. You will get feedback on:
- Opening paragraph
- Pacing
- Structure and organization
- Character development (fiction)
- Dialogue (fiction)
- Originality
- Information value (non-fiction)
Regularly priced at $47 USD. Available for a limited time at $25 USD. To take advantage of this offer, please email [email protected] with the subject heading ‘ALLi – Black Friday'.
Valid: 30th November, 2021
Awards
AwardsCompany: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, www.thewsa.co.uk
Contact Details: Edward Trayer, [email protected]
Discount: A continuing 10% discount on entry into the ALLi-recommended Wishing Shelf Book Awards including full feedback from the judging.
Valid: Continuous
Marketing
MarketingCompany: Pubvendo, pubvendo.com
Contact Details: Joshua Schwartz, [email protected]
Discount: Pubvendo Author Launch ALLi Holiday Discount 40% off
Description: Get 40% off a custom digital strategy and six hours of personalized 1:1 coaching with Pubvendo Author Launch
Valid: Discount ends 31st December 2021
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Company: Crave Books, cravebooks.com
Contact Details: Cary Bergeron, [email protected]
Discount: 20%
Description: Use this coupon on any Crave Books website and receive 20% off our daily deals, book blog and social promotions.
Valid: 31st December, 2021
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Company: Children’s Literature, www.childrenslit.com
Contact Details: Shelley Oakley, [email protected]
Discount: $100 off
Description: Receive $100 off your first year subscription (reg. $299) of Children's Literature's Indie Author Promotions Service. Our service includes a professional book review, participation in our new Booking Service program, and inclusion in CLCD, the largest children's literature database.
Valid: continuing
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Company: Ellie Stevenson Book Coach & Author elliestevenson.com
Contact Details: Ellie Stevenson, [email protected]
Discount: 20%
Description: 20% off a 30-minute coaching session with Ellie (by Zoom or phone as preferred) where you can get advice on marketing your print and e-book. Top tips and guidance on how to make the most of your book’s promotional opportunities. Think creatively!
Valid: 31st December 2021
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Company: Author Landing Pages by FormattingExperts.com
Contact Details: Please fill out the order form on our website to order your landing page and be sure to include a note that you found us through Alliance of Independent Authors to take advantage of this discount.
Discount: Book landing page design with managed hosting and UBL at up to 33%
Description: Have you ever dreamed of a hassle-free website that works for you with no time wasted on mundane setup and management? Now you can get a professional custom landing page design with fully managed hosting included at up to 33% off. We will take care of everything: all it takes is 15 minutes to fill out an order form. Select packages include your own branded ‘no configuration required' universal book link service to send readers to the right Amazon marketplace
Valid: December 12th 2021
Courses & Coaching
Company: Author Revolution, author-revolution-academy.mykajabi.com
Contact Details: Carissa Andrews, [email protected]
Discount: 25% off ALL Author Revolution Courses
Description: Get 25% off of any of the 6 online courses available by Author Revolution. From mastering your prolific author mindset to becoming the prolific author you were always meant to be. Use promo code at any Author Revolution checkout. View the full list at: https://author-revolution-academy.mykajabi.com/store
Valid: 30th November, 2021
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Company: McNellisWrites, mcnelliswrites.com
Contact Details: Margaret McNellis, [email protected]
Discount: 10%
Description: Looking to save on infusing a little magick into your writing journey? Or perhaps you want to learn the ins and outs of indie authorship. Save 10% on courses and coaching with Author Accelerator Certified book coach & indie author, Margaret McNellis, MFA.
Valid: continuing
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Company: Book Award Pro, bookawardpro.com
Contact Details: Hannah Jacobson, email: [email protected]
Discount: 25% Off Your First Month (All Plans)
Description: Book Award Pro automates the entire book award process for you. Our technology matches your book to awards, targets your most promising opportunities to win, and performs submissions for you. Use this special ALLi offer to receive 25% off your first month of service (valid on every plan, including Pro).
Valid: December 31, 2021
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Company: Children’s Book Mastery, childrensbookmastery.com
Contact Details: Karen Ferreira, [email protected]
Discount: 33.3% discount (normal price 99 USD, discounted price 65 USD)
Description: Discover how to self-publish like a pro and reach more readers without the frustration of trial-and-error, even if you've never self-published before. Knowing and doing the many steps of publishing correctly, is crucial to reaching readers and selling your book. In fact, numerous steps involved in publishing your book will make or break if readers find your book. Avoid common mistakes and save time and frustration, plus tips that can save you much more than the price of this course!
Valid: 1st December, 2021
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Company Name: Louise Harnby, Fiction Editor, harnby.co
Contact Details: Louise Harnby, [email protected]
Discount: 20% off line-craft tools
Description: Save 20% on these 2 core fiction line-craft tools:
- Narrative Distance: A Toolbox for Writers and Editors (course)
- Preparing Your Book for Submission (course)
Valid: 3rd December
Magazines
Company: Writing Magazine, www.writers-online.co.uk/
Contact Details: Lauren Freeman, [email protected]
Discount: 20% off a Writing Magazine subscription (print or digital)
Description: If you’ve always wanted to write (but never known how to start) or if you’ve already got a book under your belt, Writing magazine is just what you need to practice, develop and publish your written work. And for Black Friday, you can take advantage of their special offer of 20% off a subscription (available to claim in both print and digital formats).
Valid: 30th November, 2021
