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Authors: Want to know how to assemble the perfect self-publishing team for you, which services are reputable and which to avoid? This guide has the answers.

Choose the Best Self-Publishing Services is a comprehensive guide to hiring services across the seven stages of the publishing process: editorial, design, production, distribution, marketing, promotion and rights licensing.

Drawing on the experience of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)’s watchdog desk, it sources industry data from a thousands-strong community of professional authors working every day on the publishing front line.

The book assesses companies that sell publishing tools and services against a code of standards for ethics and excellence. It takes an individualist and creative approach, encouraging you to think critically and choose the best self-publishing partners for your business, covering everyone from large players like Amazon KDP and Apple Books to your local freelance editors and designers.

In easy-to-understand chunks, you will learn:

What collaborators you need to produce high-quality books
When and what to outsource, and how much it should cost
Processes to assess any tool or service before you pay
The criteria you need to assess any service for yourself
The steps you can take to recover if you’ve fallen for a scam

The principles and practices outlined in this book work across all genres—fiction, nonfiction, and poetry—and will empower you to build a strong publishing team, produce better books, and sell more copies around the world.

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A Global Nonprofit and Publishing Watchdog
Representing Thousands of Professional Authors
Fighting for a More Ethical Book Trade
Directed by "one of the 100 most influential people in publishing" (The BookSeller)

"An incredible resource of experience, knowledge and support 24 hours a day."—Joanna Penn, New York Times Best Selling Author

"Stimulating, lively and compelling."—Debbie Young, Best Selling Mystery Author

"Thorough research and well laid out [guides]."—Ashwini Aggarwal, Goodreads Reviewer
"A great [series] that gives a newbie like me just the information I need."—Sandy, Goodreads Reviewer

"Essential manuals, constantly referred to through each step of the way."—Fiona Stocker, Goodreads Reviewer

"A good balance between the whys and how-tos makes this very practical as well as motivating."—Julie Cordiner, Goodreads Reviewer

"Becoming a member of ALLI is one of the best investments I have made as an independent author."—R.K. Lander, Best Selling Fantasy Author

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The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) is the professional association for authors who self-publish. Rapidly growing, this global, nonprofit organization brings together the world's best indie authors, advisors, and self-publishing services. ALLi offers contacts and campaigns, education and collaboration, benefits and bonuses—together with trusted guidance on how to self-publish well.

ALLi is global, headquartered in London, UK, but with members all over the world, organized across seven key English-language territories. It runs a directory of approved services, a watchdog desk, a code of standards for authors and services, book promotion and rights selling opportunities for its members, alongside a growing range of resources for emerging and experienced self-publishers.

ALLi also widely champions the interests of author-publishers through its campaigns and projects. And Director Orna Ross has been named "one of the 100 most influential people in publishing" (The Bookseller) for her advocacy. Today, the organization has become an established and credible force in global publishing.

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Our name’s short for the Alliance of Independent Authors and pronounced "ally". We’re a global, non-profit association for self-publishers, bringing together the world’s best indie authors, advisors, and self-publishing services.

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Authors: Which Self-Publishing Services are Reputable, Which Should You Avoid, Which Do You Need?

Drawing on the experience of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)’s watchdog desk, this guide empowers you to put together the best team for your publishing business, today, and as you grow.

It considers services across the board, from large players like, Kobo Writing Life and Apple Books for Authors, to your local freelance designer, and offers guidance on what to outsource, when to hire, what you need, and how much you should pay.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Font Publications (December 9, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1913588610
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913588618
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.66 x 9 inches

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Janet Elliott

Excellent read for Self=Publishers

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023

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This book covers everything that a self publishing author needs to know.

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Really excellent resource for authors

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As a general rule, I'm not a big fan of "How-To" books. But I am retired from a field which produces a lot of authors, people were always telling me my stories were great and "You should write a book someday."

I am currently well into on my second novel. It is a sequel to the first, which has been edited and then read by several people. With the finished book almost ready to go out the door (after art work and an ISBN number are acquired), I had to admit I was no smarter about publishing than when I had started writing. I have written a textbook and a dissertation, but who was going to publish my first novel? The answer: Me!

This is a superb resource for new authors. As is pointed out in the book itself, you can read the whole thing or read what you need. I read the whole thing. I underlined. I put sticky notes on some pages. And I came away feeling less vulnerable to scam artists and more capable about self-publishing.

I recommend this book whole heartedly.

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LMS

Great information

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I have dreamed of publishing a book since I was a teenager. But I had never really looked into what getting published entailed. I admit that I was naive about the entire process. I had never even considered the self publishing route. I stumbled across Alli yesterday during a Google search. I decided to purchase the Kindle version. This book is chocked full of practical, actionable information. If you are considering self publishing or are just starting out, this book is for you. Highly recommend

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A Must Have Book for Indie Authors

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With all the hype about being an indie author out there along with dishonest people willing to take your money it can be hard knowing where to turn for help. This book is the place to go for help. Alli is a great organization dedicated to help indie authors publish their books the right way. Don't just read this book. Read all the books that Alli has to offer you. They won't steer you wrong.

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It is an excellent resource for anyone considering writing a book.

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Must-have for self-publishing authors who use third-party contractors.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023

This book has extensive advice on working with the various services available to authors and provide sage advice in selecting contractors and managing the relationship. It is essential reading and for use as a reference for anyone who contemplates hiring third party assistance with their book production.

I have two books out and pretty much managed the whole process without paid third-party contractors. I did have many volunteers for the anthology and some of the pointers this book contains are applicable to working with volunteers. As I expand my operation I will consider delegating to pro services. This book will come in very handy for that day.

At this time, though, I found several sections useful. It provides a good overview of publishing and self-publishing in particular. I learned that Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and Mark Twain are putatively among the ranks of self-published authors as is Wayne Dyer. I learned new terminology from the glossary.

If you are considering booking editors, cover designers, etc. you should not shell out a dime until this book is in your possession and you have spent time reading it.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023

This guide and the linked resources pulls no punches. It exposes predatory actors in the field. It also makes concrete suggestions and provides resources for a self-publishing author's use.

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Kira

Great information about self-publishing services

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022

This is not a short book, at almost 300 pages. Though it gives a lot of great information about self-publishing services. I really like that it goes over the 7 processes of self-publishing and explains what they are. This is very helpful and I like the way it is simply stated. It also evaluates the self-publishing services and the rating process, along with ten questions to ask a self-publishing service. Very informational.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Sandy Hogarth, Author of The Glass Girl, Because of You I Am and The Other

Essential and trustworthy guide to self publishing

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Getting published is a bit of a minefield, especially self publishing. Many of us, including me, are pretty naive about the process and just want to get on with the writing. Sadly, there is no getting away from the process and this book is an invaluable guide to all the elements and processes and how you can evaluate them to give your work the best possible chance. Advice from a trustworthy organisation.

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