IndieAuthors.Social NewsJul 24, 2025

Red Flag: New Translation Service Promises Too Much for Too Little

As the global association for independent authors, ALLi urges authors to exercise extreme caution when considering ultra-low-cost translation services like those offered by GlobeScribe, a new company founded by the team behind Bloodhound Books.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/new-translation-service/

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ALLi Blog (unofficial)Jul 24, 2025
Red Flag: New Translation Service Promises Too Much for Too Little https://selfpublishingadvice.org/new-translation-service/ #translationservices #bookqualityrisks #redflagwarning #ALLiWatchdog #indieauthors #Globescribe #Watchdog
ALLi Blog (unofficial)Jun 22, 2024
How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails: Indie Author Guidance https://selfpublishingadvice.org/spot-and-avoid-phishing-emails-indie-author-guidance/ #authorwatchdog #phishingemails #ALLiWatchdog #authorscams #Watchdog #scams
How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails: Indie Author Guidance

Following our recent #AskALLi advice post on indie author scams, we're following up with detailed guidance for spotting phishing emails.

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ALLi Blog (unofficial)Jun 10, 2024
How to Avoid Indie Author Scams: ALLi Advice for 2024 https://selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-avoid-indie-author-spams/ #Process3&4:Production&Distribution #literaryagents #ALLiWatchdog #watchdogdesk #Amazonscams #authorscams #JohnDoppler #filmrights #scams
How to Avoid Indie Author Scams: ALLi Advice for 2024

One challenge we face today is identifying indie author scams targeted at us that can result in loss of earnings and loss of confidence.

The Self-Publishing Advice Center
ALLi Blog (unofficial)Nov 9, 2021
Is That Publisher Email Legitimate? https://selfpublishingadvice.org/publisher-email-legitimate/ #emailsolicitations #unsolicitedemail #WatchdogReports #publisheroffer #ALLiWatchdog #spam
Is That Publisher Email Legitimate?

A famous publisher wants to publish your book? Not so fast. Scams about in the publishing industry, and that email may not be what it seems.

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ALLi Blog (unofficial)Nov 12, 2020
Charity Publishing: What Indie Authors Should Know https://selfpublishingadvice.org/charity-publishing-indie-authors/ #self-publishingforcharity #charitycollaborations #nonprofitpublishing #charityanthologies #donatingroyalties #WatchdogReports #ALLiWatchdog #charitybooks #charity
Charity Publishing — Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing Advice Center

A charity anthology, box set, or other publishing venture can be fraught with risk for indie authors. Here's what you should know.

Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing Advice Center