Spammers and Scammers: The Personalized Pitch
Welcome to Spammers and Scammers, our second edition in this new series where we explore different scams targeting our indie…
Spammers and Scammers: How to Spot a Publishing Scam in 2026
June 2026. This is the first in a new monthly series on publishing scams, bad actors, and how to protect…
Red Flag: New Translation Service Promises Too Much for Too Little
As the global association for independent authors, ALLi urges authors to exercise extreme caution when considering ultra-low-cost translation services like those offered by GlobeScribe, a new company founded by the team behind Bloodhound Books.
Seven Red Flags in Serialized Fiction Contracts
Learn the seven red flags to watch for in serialized fiction contracts, including waiving moral rights and unfair payment structures, to protect your rights as an indie author.
How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails: Indie Author Guidance
Following our recent #AskALLi advice post highlighting indie author scams to avoid, we're following up with detailed guidance for spotting and avoiding phishing emails with Outreach Manager and author Michael La Ronn.
Is That Publisher Email Legitimate?
A famous publisher wants to publish your book? Not so fast. Scams about in the publishing industry, and that email may not be what it seems. Learn how to identify the fakes.
Recovering From a Bad Publishing Experience
Recovering from a failed publishing experience is not only possible, it's far easier than most suspect. And it's an opportunity for authors to republish their book more professionally and profitably than before.
Adelaide Books: A Watchdog Advisory
The most vital obligation a publisher has is to provide timely and accurate statements, and to pay royalties without delay. The Watchdog Desk has received multiple complaints about late or missing statements from Adelaide Books. In several instances, authors stated that no payment was ever received.
Interview: Adam Croft on IngramSpark and Amazon KDP Print Problems for Indie Authors
A perennial problem for indie authors is the interplay between Amazon and IngramSpark, where POD titles by Ingram are marked on Amazon as requiring days, weeks, or even months for fulfillment; or they are shown as "out of stock" entirely. Today, John Doppler ALLi's Watchdog and Adam Croft, discuss the issue of Amazon and IngramSpark delays.
Pearson Media Group: A Watchdog Advisory
Prolific spammer Pearson Media Group boasts of their expertise and connections, but like much about the company, these claims ring false.
Are Self-Publishing Services Silencing Authors with Nondisclosure Terms?
It's no coincidence that nondisclosure clauses in publishers' terms and conditions protect the elements most likely to be cited in complaints.
Audiobook Publishing Alternatives to ACX: A Comparison
ALLi's Watchdog Desk contrasts ACX and Audible with six rival audiobook distribution services — Author's Republic, Findaway Voices, Kobo Writing Life, Lantern, PublishDrive, and Soundwise — to explore options for authors who wish to reach a wider audience beyond Amazon's walls.