Month: May 2016

Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Sharp Edges

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Photo copyright K. S. Brooks. Do not use without attribution.

Since you all seem to like the photo without the written prompt, let’s do it again. Use the photograph to the left as the inspiration for your flash fiction story. Write whatever comes to mind (no sexual, political, or religious stories, please) and after you PROOFREAD it, submit it as your entry. There will be no written prompt this week.

Welcome to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. In 250 words or less, write a story incorporating the elements in the picture at left.  The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

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S. A. Molteni Wins Flash Fiction Challenge


S. A. Molteni 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:

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What Indie Books Are You Reading This Month?

IU reading challenge ksbWelcome to this month’s “What are you reading this month” in conjunction with the Indies Unlimited 2016 Reading Challenge. You don’t have to be a part of the challenge to participate in this feature, but… I mean, come on, the Challenge is pretty cool!

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Introducing My Writing Network: A free web platform for writers!

my writing network free websites for writersSo, you’re a writer. Me, too! And if you’re anything like me, that probably means you want to get your words out there in front of as many people as possible.

These days, that means having an online presence.

You’d love your own website, but the idea feels overwhelming… and you’re worried it might turn out to be expensive, with hidden fees dinging you when you least expect it. In fact, just thinking about it makes you anxious, and so you put the idea aside yet again… even though you know you might be missing out.

How does a free website sound? No strings, no hidden fees, no credit card info required? Continue reading “Introducing My Writing Network: A free web platform for writers!”