Is This Genuine? 

Have you come across a service, promotion, or offering claiming to be supported by the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and wondered if it’s authentic?

ALLi takes great care in evaluating publishing industry professionals and their services through our Self-Publishing Services ratings.

We also provide a curated list of vetted professionals and services in our Partner Directory, exclusive to ALLi members.

Our affiliation with individuals and organizations is highly selective and all opportunities are shared through trusted channels like the directory, our member forum and weekly member newsletter (member only, log in needed).

Unfortunately, some unethical players falsely claim affiliation with ALLi, making it challenging for authors to discern legitimate connections.

Please note that ALLi:

• Never partners with any service to solicit authors directly to join our organization or to use our services or the services of any other organization or company.
• Never asks for upfront fees for promotion or publishing opportunities.
• Never guarantees outcomes itself–e.g. guaranteed book sales or bestseller status.
• Never reaches out to individual authors via cold calls, emails, or social media to promote particular services or products.
• Never sponsors or funds writing awards, contests, or competitions.

If a service or professional claims affiliation with the Alliance of Independent Authors, always cross-check with the Partner Services Directory to confirm legitimacy.