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Since 2012, ALLi has empowered indie authors to create great books, reach more readers, and build successful publishing businesses.
We campaign for author rights and offer tailored education, trusted resources, and a global community so you can publish and sell with confidence.
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Members Benefits
At ALLi, we offer three distinct Author Membership tiers designed to match your stage in publishing, so you get exactly the right support.
Want to find out if you’re an Associate, Author, or Authorpreneur? Click here to learn more.
Publishing Roadmaps
Clear path to publication. Whether you’re launching your first book or building an indie publishing business, ALLi gives you step-by-step guidance for every publishing stage so you know exactly what to do, when, and why.
Contracts & Rights Protection
Ultimate protection. We help you understand contracts, keep your rights, avoid bad deals, and get expert advice before signing anything. Our Watchdog alerts expose vanity services and other shady practices in the industry.
Vetted Services Directory
Work with the best. Our Partner Member Directory lists vetted editors, designers, marketers and more. Real services rated by ALLi, trusted by authors.
Member Discounts
Save as you go. ALLi members get deep discounts on top tools and services from IngramSpark to BookVault, top rated designers and editors, and organisations like IBPA. Your membership pays for itself.
Private Member Forum
Ask anything. Our global forum is where indie authors share real answers, experience, and support 24/7. No snark. No gatekeeping. Just authors who’ve been there.
Expert Education & Events
Stay ahead. Our live workshops, podcast, blog and online conferences keep you informed and ahead of the curve, with no fluff or jargon.
What we do
ALLi Empowers
We empower indie authors to take control of their publishing, with access to trusted resources, peer support, and a global community that has your back. From first-time writers to experienced authorpreneurs, ALLi helps you to own your creative and business choices with confidence.
ALLi Educates
Through our Self-Publishing Advice Centre, guidebooks, podcasts, and member-only events, ALLi equips authors with the tools and knowledge to succeed on their own terms. Whether you want to master marketing, understand contracts, or build your publishing team, we give you the expert guidance to make it happen.
ALLi Advocates
We champion indie authors’ rights and recognition, working with global partners like Amazon, Spotify, and Ingram to open opportunities, protect author income, and raise industry standards. With ALLi, your voice is part of a powerful collective.
ALLi’s Story
From Grassroots to Global
In 2011, indie author and poet Orna Ross had a bold idea: What if self-publishing could be ethical, empowering, and united?
She gathered a handful of like-minded writers. What started as a handful grew and grew. A spark turned into a movement. That movement became The Alliance of Independent Authors, a global, nonprofit association championing author freedom, excellence, and creative control.
Today, we support thousands of members in more than 50 countries. As publishing evolved, so did ALLi, becoming a powerful force for indie authors worldwide.
A global community
Where our members are
ALLi brings together thousands of indie authors in more than 50 countries. Hover over the map, or tap a region, to see where our members are based.
Our Partners
ALLi’s Partner Program began with just a few trusted publishing services, companies we believed shared our mission to support authors fairly and transparently.
Today, we proudly partner with the best services for indie authors — from global platforms like Amazon, Spotify, and IngramSpark, to standout freelance editors, designers, and book marketers. Every partner is vetted through our Watchdog Desk and approved for fairness, quality, and dedication to indie authors.
As a member, you’ll know exactly which services to trust to set your projects, and your publishing business, up for success. Whether it’s finding the right marketing and promotion support so your book finds its readers, or giving you real choices when it comes to distribution, we make sure you’re working with partners who are proven and professional.
Writing services
Editing services
Design services
Translation services
Marketing and Promotion services
Production and Distribution services
Tech and Tools services
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Author Protection & Campaigns
Our watchdog desk exposes rogue services, rates ethical providers, and helps authors avoid scams.
We campaign for fair treatment of indie authors across the self-publishing and publishing sectors including access to bookstores, libraries, literary events, review platforms, mainstream media, and awards programs.
“When you become a member, you’re not just protecting yourself – you’re helping protect the entire indie author community.”
— John Doppler, Head of the Watchdog Desk
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