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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us again. Here at the Alliance of Independent Authors, we love indie author deals and this year is no different. Read on for a stack of deals from ALLi partner members. With over forty offers available, there's something for every writer at every level in this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale for indie writers.
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.
Our thanks to all the ALLi partners who have provided a discount.
How to Access the ALLi Specific Discounts and Indie Author Deals
There are some discounts that require a code and that can be found in the member portal. Navigate to allianceindependentauthors.org, log in and then navigate to DEALS AND DISCOUNTS. Be sure to check the descriptions and “valid until” dates.
Audio Services
Company: Canopy Audiobooks
Contact: Gill – [email protected]
Website: https://www.canopyaudiobooks.com
Indie Author Deal: Audiobook production discount
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on audiobook production until 31/12/25.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: USound
Contact: James Faktor – [email protected]
Website: https://www.usound.org
Indie Author Deal: 10% on Audiobook Recording
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on all audiobook recording services until 31st December 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
Design Services
Company: Miblart
Contact: Artem – [email protected]
Website: https://miblart.com/
Indie Author Deal: BLACK20
Description: Get 20% off all Miblart Book Cover Designs from 24th of November until December 3rd, with no order limits. From fantasy to romance, our team has helped thousands of indie authors bring their stories to life with covers that sell and stay memorable.
Valid: Until 3 December 2025
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Company: Becky’s Graphic Design
Contact: Becky Bayne – [email protected]
Website: https://beckysgraphicdesign.com/
Indie Author Deal: Discount on Formatting Print Book Interior
Description: Receive a $250 discount off the full price of formatting your print interior file with Becky’s Graphic Design until December 15, 2025.
Valid: Until December 15, 2025
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Company: Coeur de Lion ebook and print book formatting service
Contact: Keith Stevenson – [email protected]
Website: https://coeurdelion.com.au/print-and-ebook-formatting/
Indie Author Deal: 15% Off Black Friday 2025
Description: Get 15 percent off the total cost of any ebook and print book formatting services provided by Coeur de Lion until 31 December 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Design for Writers
Contact: Rebecca Brown – [email protected]
Website: https://www.designforwriters.com/web-design/
Indie Author Deal: 15% Author Website Build Discount
Description: Claim a 15 percent discount on a professional author website build booked by 10 December 2025, for completion any time until May 2026. Join hundreds of authors who have built their platform with a website from Design for Writers.
Valid: Until 10 December 2025
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Company: Lunaryx Design
Contact: Julia Rohwedder – [email protected]
Website: https://www.lunaryxdesign.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% Custom & Premade Book Cover Discount
Description: Save 10 percent on all custom and premade book cover designs from Lunaryx Design until 27 December 2025.
Valid: Until 27 December 2025
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Company: Illumination Graphics
Contact: Deborah Perdue – [email protected]
Website: http://www.illuminationgraphics.com
Indie Author Deal: Black Friday Bonanza – $200 off book cover and interior package
Description: We are pleased to offer $200 off our creative cover design and interior layout package, crafted to ensure your book looks exceptional inside and out. Our team specializes in self-help titles, with years of experience helping authors present their message with clarity and impact. As part of our commitment to supporting independent authors, we also provide complimentary consultations for first-time writers.
Valid: Until 1 January 2026
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Company: Covered by Kerry
Contact: Kerry Ellis – [email protected]
Website: https://www.coveredbykerry.com/
Indie Author Deal: $50 off Premade Cover Designs
Description: We are offering $50 off all premade cover designs from Nov. 28, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025.
Valid: Until December 31, 2025
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Company: Formatting Experts
Contact: Rafael – [email protected]
Website: https://formattingexperts.com/ALLiBF25
Indie Author Deal: Landing page design and 3 years of hosting for $100 (plus discounted ebook cover and formatting)
Description: Formatting Experts and AuthorLandingPages.com are pleased to offer custom landing page design with three years of fully managed hosting (Universal Book Link service and a URL shortener included) for only $100 until January 31st. Add discounted ebook cover design and formatting until May 31st. Publish early, get feedback, revise the story as needed, and get free re-formatting.
Valid: Until 31 January 2026
Editorial Services
Company: Charlotte Wyatt Editorial
Contact: Charlotte Wyatt – [email protected]
Website: https://www.charlottewyatteditorial.com/
Indie Author Deal: 25% Off Black Friday Discount
Description: Set up 2026 for writing success with 25% off developmental edits and manuscript assessments.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Luna Imprints Author Services
Contact: Alexa Padou – [email protected]
Website: https://lunaimprints.com
Indie Author Deal: Black Friday Offer: 15% Off Developmental & Line Editing
Description: 15% off all developmental and line edits booked by December 31st. This offer includes two free 30-minute strategy calls to help authors refine their next draft. Projects may begin any time up to March 2026.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Bold & Italic Editing
Contact: Maria – [email protected]
Website: https://www.bi-editing.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% Off All Editorial Services
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on all editorial services, including editorial assessment, developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, proofreading, and book formatting, until 31st Dec 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Claire Bentley
Contact: Claire – [email protected]
Website: https://www.clairebentley.co.uk/work-with-me
Indie Author Deal: Black Friday: 20% off all editing services
Description: Book your edit before 19th December 2025 and receive 20% off my editorial services. Availability from January 2026 onwards. Quote discount code ALLIBLACKFRIDAYCB20.
Valid: Until 19 December 2025
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Company: E A Carter
Contact: Elizabeth – [email protected]
Website: https://authoreacarter.net/editing-and-coaching
Indie Author Deal: 15% Discount on All Editing and Story Coaching Services
Description: Claim a 15% discount on all editorial and story coaching services until Jan 31, 2026. Booked offers are redeemable until Dec 31, 2026.
Valid: Until 31 January 2026
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Company: Helen Baggott
Contact: Helen Baggott – [email protected]
Website: https://www.helenbaggott.co.uk/
Indie Author Deal: 10% discount applied to any price quoted on the website
Description: I am pleased to offer a 10 percent discount to ALLi members. Mention your membership when you contact me and I will include the discount in your quote. Although I am based in the UK, a third of my clients are in America, and I work with many authors for whom English is not their first language.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: CherylJI Editing
Contact: Cheryl Isaac – [email protected]
Website: https://www.cherylji.com/
Indie Author Deal: 10% discount on first editing service
Description: ALLi members receive 10 percent off their first developmental edit, copyedit, or proofread.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: Maria Georgiou Fiction Editor
Contact: Maria Georgiou – [email protected]
Website: https://www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/
Indie Author Deal: 10% discount for developmental editing, manuscript critique, and beta reading for romance writers
Description: I offer a 10 percent discount on my developmental editing, manuscript critique, and beta reading services for romance writers. Email me at [email protected], mention the code ALLi10 and the service you need, and you will receive the discount.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: Sandusky Editorial Services
Contact: Cyndi Sandusky – [email protected]
Website: https://www.sanduskyeditorial.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% off a full copy/line edit
Description: Fantasy, paranormal, romance, cozy mystery, and thriller writers, get 10% off a full copy/line edit if you book before January 31, 2026. Openings available starting in January.
Valid: Until January 31, 2026
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Company: Debbie Emmitt – Editor and Proofreader
Contact: Debbie Emmitt – [email protected]
Website: https://www.debbie-emmitt.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% Discount: Professional Edit or Proofread of Your Manuscript
Description: Enjoy 10% off an edit or proofread of a full-length manuscript by a trained, experienced editor. I'm friendly, skilled, and passionate about helping authors hone their craft. Areas of expertise include historical fiction, mysteries and thrillers, books set in France, and memoirs. Contact me before all slots go.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Karmen Spiljak – Story Allegiance Editing & Book Coaching
Contact: Karmen H. Spiljak – [email protected]
Website: https://storyallegiance.com/
Indie Author Deal: 40% Developmental Edit Discount
Description: Get 40% off a developmental edit for your novel.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Write On Inc Editorial Services
Contact: Sandra Wendel – [email protected]
Website: https://www.sandrawendel.com
Indie Author Deal: FREE ebook on editing for first-time authors
Description: Receive a free ebook of my award-winning book, Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know About Editing.
Valid: Until January 1, 2026
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Company: AutoCrit
Contact: Bekah Brinkmeier – [email protected]
Website: https://www.autocrit.com
Indie Author Deal: Black Friday Only Offer: Lifetime Access to AutoCrit Pro for $399
Description: This Black Friday, get lifetime access to AutoCrit Pro. Enjoy unlimited use of every Pro tool with no subscription fees, no tokens, no per-report costs, and all future upgrades included. One payment, lifetime access.
Valid: Until Monday, December 1, 2025
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Company: Magic Words Editing
Contact: Shawna Hampton – [email protected]
Website: https://www.magicwordsediting.com
Indie Author Deal: Client Rates for French Authors
Description: Until 30 June 2026, book any editing service at client rates (20% off) if you are a current resident or citizen of France writing in English or with an English translation for self-publishing in American or UK markets.
Valid: Until 30 June 2026
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Company: V.E. Griffith Author Services
Contact: V.E. Griffith – [email protected]
Website: https://vegriffith.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% On All Editing Services
Description: Receive 10% off any developmental, line, or proofread edit when you mention your ALLi membership on initial contact.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: Hayley Rushbrook | Fiction Editor and Proofreader
Contact: Hayley Rushbrook – [email protected]
Website: https://www.proofreadingbyhayley.com
Indie Author Deal: Combined line and copyediting, proofreading, or manuscript evaluations
Description: Let's work together and you can benefit from 15% off all my editorial services, including combined line and copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript evaluations.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: Design for Writers
Contact: Rebecca Brown – [email protected]
Website: https://www.designforwriters.com
Indie Author Deal: 15% Editing Services Discount
Description: Claim your 15% discount on our editing services – including reader report, copyediting, and proofreading – booked by 10 December 2025 for completion any time until May 2026. Join hundreds of other authors who have used Design for Writers's help to polish and perfect their books.
Valid: Until 10 December 2025
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Company: Perfect Prose Services
Contact: Susan Cunningham – [email protected]
Website: https://www.perfectproseservices.com
Indie Author Deal: 15% Editing and Proofreading Discount
Description: Get 15% off your first edit or proofread booked by 31 Dec 2025. If more than one service (such as a copyedit and proofread) is booked at the same time, the discount applies to both.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Jane Hammett Editorial
Contact: Jane Hammett – [email protected]
Website: https://jane-hammett.co.uk/
Indie Author Deal: 10% off a copyedit or proofread booked before 25 December 2025
Description: I'm happy to offer a 10% discount on any copyedit or proofread booked before 25 December 2025.
Valid: Until 25 December 2025
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Company: Winskill Editorial
Contact: Gale Winskill – [email protected]
Website: https://www.winskilleditorial.co.uk
Indie Author Deal: End-of-the-Year Coaching Deal
Description: I'm offering 25% off your first coaching session if booked by 31 December 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: Seymour Proofreading
Contact: Tori – [email protected]
Website: https://www.seymourproofreading.co.uk/
Indie Author Deal: 10% off proofreading and proof-editing services
Description: I'm offering 10% off proofreading and proof-editing services. This discount does not apply to samples or beta reading services.
Valid: Ongoing discount
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Company: Beacon Point LLC
Contact: Katie Chambers – [email protected]
Website: https://beaconpointservices.org
Indie Author Deal: Developmental Editing & Copyediting Discount
Description: I'm offering a 15% discount on all editorial services, including the manuscript checkup, until December 30th, 2025.
Valid: Until 30 December 2025
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Company: Resonant Earth Publishing
Contact: Cody Sisco – [email protected]
Website: https://www.resonantearthpublishing.com/editorial-services/
Indie Author Deal: 10% Manuscript Assessment Discount
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on manuscript assessments through the end of 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: The Intentional Author LLC
Contact: La'Toya Guillory – [email protected]
Website: https://www.theintentionalauthor.com
Indie Author Deal: Intentional Author Fast Session – 20% Off
Description: The Intentional Author Fast Start is a Black Friday–only coaching package designed to give authors clarity and momentum. For $180 (20% off), you receive a 90-minute coaching session, a customized publishing roadmap, an outline or sample chapter review, a 30-minute accountability check-in, and an Author Business Starter Toolkit. Only 10 spots are available. Offer ends December 5, 2025.
Valid: Until 5 December 2025
Events
Company: Women In Publishing Summit
Contact: Alexa Bigwarfe – [email protected]
Website: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/
Indie Author Deal: Save $25 ($25 off the early bird pricing of $147)
Description: The largest virtual summit designed to support women in the publishing industry. Authors, editors, publishers, and book marketers come together to build community, network, learn, and support each other.
Valid: Until December 2
Marketing and Promotion Services
Company: Book Award Pro
Contact: Hannah Jacobson – [email protected]
Website: https://bookawardpro.com/
Indie Author Deal: 25% Off Your First Month (All Plans)
Description: Get legitimate awards and reviews expertly curated for your book. Book Award Pro is offering ALLi members 25% off the first month of any plan.
Valid: Until January 10
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Company: Librotas Ltd
Contact: Karen Williams – [email protected]
Website: https://www.librotas.com — Offer page: https://librotas.kartra.com/page/Book-launch-blueprint
Indie Author Deal: 50% Off The Book Launch Blueprint Amazon Bestseller Plan
Description: Get 50% off the Book Launch Blueprint, a step-by-step online programme designed to help you become a number one bestseller on Amazon. The programme includes a three-month plan, swipe files, emails, webpage templates, and social media posts that you can customise.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: The Wishing Shelf Awards
Contact: Edward Trayer – [email protected]
Website: https://www.thewsa.co.uk
Indie Author Deal: 25% Discount on Award Entry
Description: We are offering a 25% discount on award entry on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Valid: Black Friday/Cyber Monday
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Company: BadRedhead Media, LLC
Contact: Rachel Thompson – [email protected]
Website: https://badredheadmedia.com
Indie Author Deal: 20% Discount on Marketing or Consulting
Description: Rachel is offering a 20% discount on her consulting services on any book marketing topic, or on a package, good through June 30, 2026.
Valid: Until June 30, 2026
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Company: ManuscriptReport
Contact: Florin – [email protected]
Website: https://manuscriptreport.com
Indie Author Deal: $10 Discount on any Marketing Report
Description: Our marketing analysis reports are $10 off until the 5th of December 2025 using the code ALLI10.
Valid: Until 5 December 2025
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Company: AllAuthor
Contact: Mady Joshi – [email protected]
Website: https://allauthor.com
Indie Author Deal: 15% Discount on Pro Membership
Description: Get 15% off on ALLAUTHOR Pro Membership — includes one free featured book listing.
Valid: Until 3 December
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Company: Storiad, Inc.
Contact: Ramzi S. Hajj – [email protected]
Website: https://www.storiad.com
Indie Author Deal: This Black Friday, Take Control of Your Book Marketing for Good
Description: ALLi Exclusive Offer: Lifetime access to the complete Storiad platform for a one-time payment of US$397.50 (save $397.50) with code ALLI50. Get all current and future features, plus a personal onboarding session on Zoom to help you tailor your book marketing plan and put your promotion in motion.
Valid: Until 7 December 2025
Multi/Full Services
Company: Author Help
Contact: Robin Phillips – [email protected]
Website: https://authorhelp.uk/
Indie Author Deal: 10% off all services other than WordPress hosting
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on all our services, apart from WordPress hosting.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: FCM Publishing
Contact: Taryn Johnston – [email protected]
Website: https://www.fcmpublishing.co.uk
Indie Author Deal: Manuscript Review & Consultation Offer
Description: We’re offering a limited-time Black Friday deal for authors — receive a full manuscript review and a one-hour publishing consultation for £275 (usually £330). Your review includes professional feedback and practical suggestions to strengthen your book before submission, plus expert guidance from a publisher on your next steps. Offer valid until midnight on Monday 2nd December 2025.
Valid: Until 2 December 2025
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Company: 1106 Design, LLC
Contact: Michele DeFilippo – [email protected]
Website: 1106design.com
Indie Author Deal: 15% off all 1106 Design services on orders placed between October 15 and December 31
Description:15% off all 1106 Design services on orders placed between October 15 and December 31 in any calendar year. May not be combined with any other offer. To qualify, mention this special offer when first contacting 1106 Design.
Valid: Until 31st December 2024
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Company: The Publishing Pad
Contact: Chisom Ezeh – [email protected]
Website: https://www.thepublishingpad.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% ALLi Member Discount
Description: We're offering a 10% discount on all our editorial, cover design, and production and distribution services until December 30, 2025.
Valid: Until December 30, 2025
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Company: Gatekeeper Press
Contact: Tony Chellini – https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/
Website: https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/
Indie Author Deal: $1,000 Off Publishing Packages
Description: We’re offering $1,000 off all publishing packages for a limited time in celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Authors can redeem their publishing credit by mentioning code PublishMyBook in the intake form at https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/. This offer applies to full-service publishing packages only and ends November 30, 2025.
Valid: Until November 30, 2025
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Company: Virtual M
Contact: Emma Setterfield – [email protected]
Website: https://www.virtualm.co.uk
Indie Author Deal: £5 off hourly rate
Description: We are offering £5 an hour off the current rate until 31st December 2025.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
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Company: The Invisible Imprint
Contact: Rob Johnson – [email protected]
Website: https://www.theinvisibleimprint.com/
Indie Author Deal: £200 off all full service packages
Description: We are offering £200 off our full service packages, only for ALLi members.
Valid: Until 30 November 2025
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Company: As You Wish Publishing
Contact: Kyra Schaefer – [email protected]
Website: https://www.asyouwishpublishing.com/
Indie Author Deal: 10 Free Print Copies
Description: Book your publishing interview by December 1st and get 10 complimentary print copies of your finished book. Appointments can occur later, but must be scheduled by that date to qualify.
Valid: Until 2 December 2025
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Company: BOOK PUBLISHING SPECIALISTS
Contact: Yanina Goldenberg – [email protected]
Website: https://www.kindle-book-publishing.co.uk/
Indie Author Deal: 10% Complete self-publishing package discount
Description: We are offering a 10% discount on all editorial services until 15th December 2025.
Valid: Until 15 December 2025
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Company: GunBoss Books
Contact: Dean Fetzer – [email protected]
Website: https://www.gunboss.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% project discount
Description: We offer a 10% discount to ALLi members for editing and design of your book project on an ongoing basis.
Valid: Continuing discount
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Company: Rowanvale Books
Contact: Effie Taylor – [email protected]
Website: https://www.rowanvalebooks.com
Indie Author Deal: 10% off Publication Packages before Christmas
Description: 10% off Publication Packages (Print on Demand or Hybrid) for projects confirmed before Christmas. Hybrid packages combine the advantages of self-publishing (creative control, shorter time-frames, retaining rights) with the advantages of traditional publication (traditional printing, sales agency representation to retailers such as Waterstones, and traditional distribution to physical bookshops globally).
Valid: Until 24 December 2025
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Company: Motivation to Publication
Contact: Ellie Stevenson – [email protected]
Website: https://motivationtopublication.com/
Indie Author Deal: 10% discount on editorial services or formatting
Description: We're offering 10% off all editorial (including proofreading) and formatting services until 31/12/25.
Valid: Until December 2025
Translation
Company: PublishMe
Contact: Michail – [email protected]
Website: https://www.publishme.me
Indie Author Deal: 30% Off Your First Novel Translation
Description: As an alternative to our standard offer, we are offering ALLi members 30% off the translation of their first novel with us. This offer applies to the first book only and can be redeemed once per member. It cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Discount code: ALLi30.
Valid: Until 31 December 2025
Websites
Company: Tertulia for Authors
Contact: Lynda Hammes – [email protected]
Website: https://authors.tertulia.com
Indie Author Deal: The Best Author Website Solution for Only $6.99/month
Description: Build a beautiful and professional author website in minutes for only $6.99 per month. ALLi members receive 10% off, or a total of 30% off the annual plan.
Valid: Continuing discount
Enjoy!
We hope you've found an indie author deal that suits your needs!
And don't forget to check out the Alli Self Publishing Services Directory for more information about trusted indie author suppliers.
