Celebrating Independent Authors
If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re just a wee bit into alliterations here at Indies Unlimited. But seriously – reading is good for you, and so are pomegranates! We can’t help you with the pomegranates, but we can help you with some great reads at bargain prices. That’s right, it’s time for the Indies Unlimited Print Book Party.
Want to help readers discover some fine indie writing at reasonable prices? Here’s the deal: Continue reading “Print Book Pomegranate”
Taranto stepped out of the limousine and eyed the area with dismay. The old warehouse district had decayed something awful.
Thirty years ago, he was a kid loading trucks in that very warehouse.
Time changes everything. The ten years Taranto did in the slammer changed him too. He shared the feeling of decay. He shook his head slowly and walked toward the door. No matter. If the building is still standing, the money will still be where I hid it.
But Taranto did not know he was being watched…
Welcome to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. In 250 words or less, write a Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Can’t Go Home”
John D. Ottini is the Readers’ Choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. The winning entry is decided by the popular vote and rewarded with a special feature here today. (In the case of a tie, the writer who submitted an entry first is the winner per our rules.)
Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:
Continue reading “John D. Ottini Wins Flash Fiction Challenge”
You’ve done the hard work of planning, writing, and revising, and now you’re ready for editing. Trusting your book to someone else can be a daunting prospect. How will you find an editor who will respect your voice and vision, yet still do wonders for your book?
I’m Paige Duke, an independent editor, and I’d love to take a look at your book. We all know that grammatical errors and inconsistencies in a manuscript can undermine an author’s credibility and turn readers off to a great story. So, I enjoy working with authors to help them create polished and professional books that stand out in the market. Not only do I work hard to get a book’s grammar and punctuation in great shape, I edit for consistent style conventions so that your manuscript meets industry standards. Here are just a few tips to give you an idea of the kinds of style issues I look for: Continue reading “Featured Service: Paige Duke, Independent Editor”