Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to try new tools and services, especially if they are offered at a discount. In this Spring and Summer Sale for 2023, the 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 at every level in this sale.
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.
To Make the Most of the Discounts
We have separated out the categories into the following:
- Audio Services
- Courses and Coaching Services
- Design Services
- Editorial Services
- Marketing and Promotion Services
- Multi-full Services
- Production and Distribution Services
- Other Specific Services
How to Access the ALLi Specific Discounts
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 validity.
Conference Library
Unlock lifetime access to ALLi's Self-Publishing Advice Conference!
Enjoy 50% off on six-month and lifetime conference passes. Discover all the details on our website today! Alternatively, reach out to SelfPubCon manager, Kayleigh, if you have any questions via email.
Experience unrestricted access to the complete archive of the Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon) including last year's popular “Reach More Readers” conference!
In partnership with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), SelfPubCon brings together the cream of the crop in self-publishing authors and advisors. Happening once a year, in association with Frankfurt Book Fair, this event is a gathering of industry experts, featuring self-publishing advisors like Jane Friedman, Mark Lefebvre, Robin Cutler, Joanna Penn, Orna Ross, and many more.
This year's theme, “Success Mindset for Indie Authors,” promises two days filled with invaluable insights. Mark your calendars now for 21st and 22nd October, 2023, and secure your six-month or lifetime access pass to our extensive conference archive.
Don't wait! Take advantage of our Spring 2023 Sale and empower yourself as an indie author.
DISCOUNT: Half-price six-month or lifetime access with code SPRINGSALE23
VALID until 30th June 2023.
Audio Services 
Company: Voice Over Vermont, Voice Over Vermont
Contact Details: Mary Catherine Jones, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Base Audiobook Recording and Production
Description:
We are offering a 10% discount off our base audiobook production for all projects booked by August 31st to be recorded by the end of 2023. Books must be a minimum of 40,000 words (about 4 audiobook finished hours). Be sure to mention code ALLi10 during our initial (free) consult!
Valid: 31st August, 2023
Courses and Coaching Services
Company: Dawn Bates International, Dawn Bates International
Contact Details: Dawn Bates, [email protected]
Discount: 22% off for ALLi Members
Description:
When sharing your life story, whether it is true crime, abuse or an inspiring underdog story, here at Dawn Publishing, we promise to support you on your journey, either through distance learning, 1:1 coaching, publishing under our brand or helping you to self-publish. We will help you make your story come alive and become successful … and it all starts with a YES! to accepting the SUMMER 22% OFFer just for being an ALLi member!
Valid: 11th September, 2023
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Company: Fiat Self-Publishing Academy (Run by Thy Olive Tree), Fiat Self-Publishing Academy (Run by Thy Olive Tree)
Contact Details: Kate Frantz, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Off Membership
Description:
Take 10% off Fiat Self-Publishing Academy annual membership. Good through 9/1/2023 (1st September, 2023). Learn to self-publish a good, true, and beautiful book through the lens of the Catholic faith.
Valid: 1st September, 2023
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Company: Isobel Kent Proofreader, Isobel Kent Proofreader
Contact Details: Isobel Kent, [email protected]
Discount: Half-price brainstorm session for children's authors
Description:
Book a one-hour brainstorm session with me for half the price, that's one hour of coaching and strategy to help you to get your book into schools for £35.00 (usual price £70.00).
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Librotas Limited, Librotas Limited
Contact Details: Karen Williams, [email protected]
Discount: 50% off the Book Launch Blueprint
Description:
I'm offering ALLi members the chance to get my Book Launch Blueprint with 50% off. Aimed towards nonfiction authors, you'll get the entire process to get to number one on Amazon including a three-month countdown, the documented step-by-step process that I used for my fifth book, recorded webinar-style videos giving you hints and tips, and all the emails and documents that you can swipe for your own bestselling book launch.
Valid: 31st December, 2023
Design Services
Company: Heddon Publishing, Heddon Publishing
Contact Details: Katharine Smith, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Formatting Discount – Print/Ebook/Both
Description:
For summer 2023, we are offering ALLi members a 10% discount on our formatting services – creating beautiful books for you to release into the world! Please contact us for more information, with no obligation of course.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Sleeping Cat Books, Sleeping Cat Books
Contact Details: Sarah, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Print Book Design discount
Description:
ALLi members receive a 10% discount from the regular price for the design of a print edition interior.
I will work with you to design a customized look for the book using Adobe InDesign, then lay out the content and provide a PDF proof for your review. If corrections are needed, you will use the Comment feature of Adobe Reader or provide a list of such to me and I will then provide you a new PDF proof; up to three rounds of PDF proofs are included in the fee.
Valid: 31st December, 2023
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Company: Design for Writers, Design for Writers
Contact Details: Andrew Brown or Rebecca Brown, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Discount on Design & Editorial Services
Description:
We are offering ALLi members a 10% discount on our design and editorial services for any bookings taken between 1 June and 31 August 2023. Visit the website (www.designforwriters.com) and drop us a message using our contact form with the code ALLiSUMMERSPLASH to take advantage of the offer.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Chapter One Book Production, Chapter One Book Production
Contact Details: Catherine Williams, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Page Layout discount
Description:
I am offering 10% discount on page layout services added to my schedule until 31st August. Includes typesetting, taking in proofreader's corrections (though not the actual proofreading), and supply of print-ready PDF(s) for your chosen printer(s). Please quote ALLi10.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: EditorialDesign, EditorialDesign
Contact Details: Adela Garcia, [email protected]
Discount: JUNIO23-10
Description:
We offer a 10% discount on all our editorial services until June 30.
Valid: 30th June, 2023
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Company: Coinlea Services, Coinlea Services
Contact Details: Lin, [email protected]
Discount: ALLi formatting discount
Description:
I will prepare your manuscript for print and/or ebook publication, agreeing a layout for print before producing print-ready files, and creating a well laid out ebook, for a discount of 33% on normal rates.
Valid: 31st December, 2023
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Company: Formatting the Forbidden, Formatting the Forbidden
Contact Details: Vivian Murdoch/Formatting the Forbidden, [email protected]
Discount: 10% off book formatting
Description:
I'm offering a 10% discount on formatting services on any tier.
Valid: 30th June, 2023
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Company: My Custom Book Cover, My Custom Book Cover
Contact Details: Robin Vuchnich, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Discount on a Cover Design Package
Description:
We are currently offering Alli members a 15% discount on Cover Design packages!
Valid: 19th May, 2024
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Company: Katie Birks Branding & Design, Katie Birks Branding & Design
Contact Details: Katie Birks,[email protected]
Discount: Brand and website design services – £150 off!
Description:
ALLi members receive 10% off any website design project. Take full control of your online presence with a new or re-designed website this summer on all projects confirmed before 15th September 2023.
Valid: 15th September, 2023
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Company: miblart, miblart
Contact Details: Team, [email protected]
Discount: 15% OFF book cover design services
Description:
Miblart celebrates its birthday on July 12, so we will run a discount from 6th to 12 July and give 15% OFF our book cover design services. Use promo code BIRTHDAY15 at checkout.
Valid: 6th – 12th July 2023
Editorial Services
Company: The Narrative Craft, The Narrative Craft
Contact Details: Andy Hodges, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Manuscript Evaluation discount
Description:
10% discount on manuscript evaluations for all ALLi members booking services for October, November, or December 2023. Mention the code AURORA when you email me to enquire about my editorial services.
Valid: 30th September, 2023
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Company: AJ Editorial Services, AJ Editorial Services
Contact Details: Aimée Hill, [email protected]
Discount: Developmental Editing – summer discount!
Description:
Take advantage of a 10% discount on developmental editing. (The super secret loophole: this discount works with bundles. So, you get a further 10% discount on developmental edit alongside the existing discount on copyediting. Too good to be true!)
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Shakspeare Editorial, Shakspeare Editorial
Contact Details: Alison Shakspeare, [email protected]
Discount: £20 off Preparing for Publication sessions
Description:
Publishing is a minefield but after these three one-hour sessions (normally £90) you will have much better insights on preparing your manuscript, choosing a design and publishing options and you'll know what to do, in what order. In other words, become more professional.
Valid: 1st January, 2024
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Company: Moraine's Edge Books, Moraine's Edge Books
Contact Details: Cindy Rinaman Marsch, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Discount on All Editing Services
Description:
Make the most of your editing budget with a Manuscript Assessment, a combination editorial assessment and light developmental edit–all you need for your first major revision. Discount good for your full project booked by the expiration date even if we do not start until fall. Coaching, Consultation, Line Editing, and Copy Editing are also eligible.
Valid: 21st August, 2023
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Company: Rachael Mortimer Proofreading Services, Rachael Mortimer Proofreading Services
Contact Details: Rachael Mortimer, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Discount on Editorial Services
Description:
A 10% discount on my copy-editing and proofreading services for members of ALLi.
Valid: 30th June, 2024
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Company: Magic Words Editing, Magic Words Editing
Contact Details: Shawna Hampton, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Line or Copyediting Discount
Description:
10% off any line or copyediting project until December 31, 2023
Valid: 31st December, 2023
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Company: Novelitics, Novelitics
Contact Details: Kim Taylor Blakemore, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Developmental Edit discount
Description:
I am offering a 15% discount on developmental edit and novel coaching services until August 31st.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Clio Editing Services, Clio Editing Services
Contact Details: Eliza Dee, [email protected]
Discount: BOGO: 30% off any editing service
Description:
In June and July only, get 15% off any level of editing* on one novel-length manuscript and get 30% off any level of editing on any additional books. Great for authors with drawer novels or who've published earlier books in a series without having them edited. (*Proofreading not included but is eligible for the regular 10% ALLi discount; applies to manuscripts over 45,000 words. Editing on at least one book must be scheduled to begin in June or July.)
Valid: 31st July, 2023
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Company: Winskill Editorial, Winskill Editorial
Contact Details: Gale Winskill, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Developmental/Structural Edit discount
Description:
Benefit from a 10% discount on a professional developmental/structural edit. Offer only applies to new clients and to the first piece of work commissioned. Please cite EDITME10 when contacting me for further details.
Valid: 31st July, 2023
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Company: The Word Tank, The Word Tank
Contact Details: Victoria Brock, [email protected]
Discount: 15% off all editing services
Description:
We are offering 15% off all editing services including development and structural reviews, copyediting and proofreading, until the end of August 2023. We also offer a variety of author services including formatting, publishing support and author PA services.
Valid: 30th August, 2023
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Company: Nicky Lovick Editorial, Nicky Lovick Editorial
Contact Details: Nicky Lovick, [email protected]
Discount: 10% all editorial services discount
Description:
10% discount on all editorial services until end September
Valid: 30th September, 2023
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Company: BiblioKid Publishing, BiblioKid Publishing
Contact Details: Brooke Gansemer, [email protected]
Discount: 50% off copyedits
Description:
We're offering 50% off our copyedit services until August 31st for authors who book one of our publishing packages.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Fresh as a Daisy Editing, Fresh as a Daisy Editing
Contact Details: Holly Mangin, [email protected]
Discount: New Client 10% discount
Description:
Fresh as a Daisy Editing is offering a 10% discount on copy and line editing services for new clients. A free sample edit is available to determine if you believe we'll make a good fit!
Valid: 31st May, 2024
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Company: Helen Baggott, Helen Baggott
Contact Details: Helen Baggott, [email protected]
Discount: ALLi members' 10% discount
Description:
As a partner member of ALLi, I have a proven track-record of working with independent authors, authors like you. Finishing your project, publishing a book, should be a thrilling and exciting time. Together, we can achieve your dream.
Valid: 1st January, 2024
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Company: Sandusky Editorial Services, Sandusky Editorial Services
Contact Details: Cyndi Sandusky, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Off Full Copy Edit
Description:
Speculative fiction, paranormal, fantasy, romance, and thriller authors, get 10% off a full copy edit of your manuscript. I offer free sample edits to see if we're a good fit.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Bookworm Yogi LLC, Bookworm Yogi LLC
Contact Details: Julie Schrader, [email protected]
Discount: 15% off for ALLi members
Description:
15% off all services used by 12/31/2023
Valid: 31st December, 2023
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Company: Eliot West Editorial, Eliot West Editorial
Contact Details: Eliot West (they/them), [email protected]
Discount: Romance Manuscript Feedback 10% off; Romance Idea/Planning Feedback 15% off
Description:
Discounted feedback at the idea development or manuscript stage for romance writers, from an editor specializing in inclusive and LGBTQIA+ romance. Please visit my website for lots more information about me and my services. I would love to connect with you about your project and how I can help!
Valid: 16th June, 2023
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Company: Elle Turpitt Editing, Elle Turpitt Editing
Contact Details: Elle Turpitt, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Summer Sale Discount
Description:
Throughout summer we are offering a 15% discount on all editing services until 31st August
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Richard Sheehan, Copy-editor and Proofreader, Richard Sheehan, Copy-editor and Proofreader
Contact Details: Richard Sheehan, [email protected]
Discount: 20% Copy-editing and Proofreading Discount
Description:
I'm offering a 20% discount for copy-editing or proofreading work carried out in August. Note: works of over 10,000 words are calculated per 1,000 words, (so a standard rate of £8 per 1,000 words); works of less than 10,000 words are calculated on an hourly rate (so a standard rate of £16 per hour).
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: Natalie Gray Proofreading, Natalie Gray Proofreading
Contact Details: Natalie Gray, [email protected]
Discount: 10% discount on all editing services
Description:
We are offering a 10% discount on all editing services until 31st December 2023.
Valid: 31st December, 2023
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Company: Making Words Work, Making Words Work
Contact Details: Tessa Thornley, [email protected]
Discount: 15% discount for copy edit or proofread
Description:
I am offering a 15% discount on either copy editing or proofreading until 30 June 2023.
Valid: 30 June, 2023
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Company: Ellie Stevenson Author Coach, Ellie Stevenson Author Coach
Contact Details: Ellie Stevenson, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Developmental Edit, 10% Copy Edit or 10% Proofreading discount
Description:
We are offering a 10% discount on all editorial services (developmental or copy editing or proofreading) up to 30th September 2023
Valid: 30th September, 2023
Marketing & Promotion Services
Company: BooksGoSocial, BooksGoSocial
Contact Details: Laurence O'Bryan, [email protected]
Discount: $100 Discount on AI Powered Book Marketing
Description:
If you are really ready to drive sales and boost your profile, our Diamond Membership ensures maximum exposure over 3 months as well as a much bigger Amazon ads budget.
This package includes a $300 ad budget spent by BooksGoSocial on ads on Amazon.com (or Sterling equivalent at Amazon.co.uk) or on Facebook or Instagram ads for your book.
All our membership packages are covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee. The amount we have spent at Amazon or Facebook for ads for your book will not be refunded.
+ This package also includes customized AI support to expand the reach of your ads including keyword phrases created with AI to reach a wider selection of readers
Valid: 31 August, 2023
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Company: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Contact Details: Edward Trayer, [email protected]
Discount: 10% Discount on Book Award Entry
Description:
The Wishing Self Book Awards, which is run by authors, is offering a 10% discount on entry into the 2023 awards. They'll be lots of feedback from the judging too!
Valid: 31 December, 2023
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Company: eBookFairs, eBookFairs
Contact Details: Kenney Myers, [email protected]
Discount: 25% ALLi Summer 2023 Forever Discount
Description:
ALLi members can enjoy a 25% discount for as long as they remain a member of eBookFairs with the coupon/promo code ALLiSUMMER23. Our platform supports one account for unlimited pen names and the ability to support all book genres. Our book fairs are unique group promotions that combine the networking of authors with fun prizes and giveaways. Come join our author community with this exclusive offer and work with other authors to achieve higher levels of success.
Valid: 1st September, 2023
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Company: Ocean Reeve Publishing, Ocean Reeve Publishing
Contact Details: Ocean Reeve, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Discount on Book Marketing Mentorship (1-on-1)
Description:
A 15% discount on the unique and highly successful Book marketing Mentorship program is active until December 31st, 2023
Valid: December 31st, 2023
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Company: Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media, Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media
Contact Details: David Beaumier, [email protected]
Discount: $100 off an Editorial Book Review with robust SEO Package
Description:
ALLi Members receive $100 off a prized Chanticleer Editorial Reviews! Boost your book's reach with our robust SEO package and maximize your digital footprint with this special deal normally only offered at conferences. Use code 79486QH5F7UW
Only applicable for full length fiction and non-fiction work. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Valid: 1 September, 2023
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Company: Digital Authors Toolkit , Digital Authors Toolkit
Contact Details: Stuart Grant, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Summer Discount on a World Class Author Website
Description:
Calling all Authors! We're excited to offer ALLI members and partners an exclusive 15% discount on a world-class Author Website. Designed by Stuart Grant, the top-rated Reedsy web designer and Self Publishing show Team member, you'll receive a bespoke website with comprehensive training and guidance. Elevate your online presence, captivate readers, and showcase your books like never before. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to claim your customized Author Website at an unbeatable discount. Get in touch now and let's get your website done!
Valid: 30 September, 2023
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Company: LitNuts.com, LitNuts.com
Contact Details: Mike O'Mary, [email protected]
Discount: 30% discount on ALL LitNuts book promo services
Description:
LitNuts.com is offering a 30% discount to ALLi members on all book promotion services, including Book of the Day Promos, Featured Book Promos, LitNuts Deals Promotion & Giveaway, and more!
Valid: 19 February, 2024
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Company: Book Award Pro, Book Award Pro
Contact Details: Book Award Pro Team, [email protected]
Discount: 25% Off Your First Month (All Plans)
Description:
Get awards and reviews expertly curated for your book in just a few clicks. Book Award Pro is offering ALLi members 25% off the first month of any plan. Offer valid for new clients.
To get 25% off your first month, visit the link in your ALLi Member Portal and choose the best service plan for your book.
Valid: 1st September, 2023
Multi-Full Services
Company: The Invisible Imprint, The Invisible Imprint
Contact Details: Rob, [email protected]
Discount: 10% off all services
Description:
We are offering ALLi members a discount increased to 10% off all services until 31st August 2023.
Valid: 31st August, 2023
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Company: SWATT Books, SWATT Books
Contact Details: Sam Pearce, [email protected]
Discount: 20% off All-Inclusive Publishing Package
Description:
SWATT Books are offering 20% off any All-Inclusive publishing package including editing, cover design, typesetting, and publishing until May 2024.
Valid: 17 May, 2024
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Company: Author Help, Author Help
Contact Details: Robin Phillips, [email protected]
Discount: 10% off publishing packages
Description:
10% off any of our bespoke publishing packages
Valid: 31 December, 2023
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Company: Zamiz Press, Zamiz Press
Contact Details: Marie White, [email protected]
Discount: $300 Off Any Publishing Package
Description:
In an effort to support authors this year, we are offering $300 off any of our publishing packages through the end of September with code THANKSALLi. No gimmicks, no add-ons, no upselling, we offer complete hybrid publishing with honest service. Visit our website for client testimonials.
Valid: 30 September, 2023
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Company: The Paper House, The Paper House
Contact Details: The Paper House, [email protected]
Discount: 15% All Publishing Packages (including 3 services or more)
Description:
Enjoy our 15% off summer promotion on ALL packages (as long as they include a minimum of three services). Let's get that book published!
Valid: 2 September, 2023
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Company: Indie Publishing Group Inc, Indie Publishing Group Inc
Contact Details: Chrissy Hobbs, [email protected]
Discount: 7 year Anniversary Sale – 15% All Formatting
Description:
We are celebrating seven incredible years at Indie Publishing Group Inc. A heartfelt thank you to all of our cherished clients who have been part of our journey. As part of our anniversary, we will be offering 15% off ALL Formatting orders from June to August 2023.
Valid: 31 August, 2023
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Company: Have a Book, Have a Book
Contact Details: Artur, [email protected]
Discount: Book Design & Book Cover Design
Description:
30% OFF for Book Design & Book Cover Design
Valid: 19 December, 2023
Production & Distribution Services
Company: Bookalope, Bookalope
Contact Details: Jens Troeger, [email protected]
Discount: 15% Book Conversion discount
Description:
We're offering 15% off our tools to build accessible ebooks, print-ready PDFs, InDesign files, and other formats!
Valid: 30 September, 2023
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Company: Have a Book, Have a Book
Contact Details: Artur, [email protected]
Discount: 50% OFF for Professional eBook Production
Description:
We exclusively offer an ebook conversion with 50% discount. We are a company trusted for 10 years by leading publishing houses in Norway such as Cappelen Damm, Gyldendal, Kommuneforlaget, and Kolofon. We will create for you a stylish and beautiful ebook!
Valid: 19 December, 2023
Other Specific Services
Company: Index Busters LLC, Index Busters LLC
Contact Details: Index Busters, [email protected]
Discount: 15% book indexing discount
Description:
Bad book indexes hurt books (and authors). Good ones sell books and protect reputations.
Index Busters are here to give that value to your book! We are a partnership of indexing professionals with decades of combined experience in multiple areas. Producing a quality index that meets all of your specifications before your deadline is our goal.
Get a 15% discount on all services at IndexBusters.
Valid: 31 December, 2023
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Company: Children's Literature, Children's Literature
Contact Details: Shelley Oakley, [email protected]
Discount: $50 off Book Reviews for Children's and YA Authors
Description:
Receive $50 off your subscription (reg. $299) of Children's Literature's Indie Author Promotions Service. Our service includes a professional editorial book review, inclusion in Children's Literature Author/Illustrator Directory and CLCD- the largest children's literature database, your review listed on our ChildrensLit Featured Reviews page, and a social media post with review blurb on Children's Literature's social media channels. Offer only valid for first time Children's Literature subscribers.
Valid: 31 December, 2026
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Company: Bowker, Bowker
Contact Details: Andrew Kovacs, [email protected]
Discount: 20% Book2Look (view-inside widget) discount
Description:
Book2Look makes it easy and fun for readers to view, evaluate, and purchase books online. More than just a view inside widget, Book2Look enables readers to fully experience books with excerpts, reviews, links to social media and retailers, and more. Save 20% with special discount offer. Visit MyIdentifiers.com and enter promo code: ALLIBOOK2LOOK at checkout to receive 20% on Book2Look.
Valid: 31 December, 2023
