Month: August 2018

Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Night Drive

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

Use the photograph above as the inspiration for your flash fiction story. Write whatever comes to mind (no sexual, political, or religious stories, jokes, or commentary, please) and after you PROOFREAD it, submit it as your entry in the comments section below. There will be no written prompt.

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.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Night Drive”

Indie Author Newsbreak 8-10-2018

indie author newsAhoy there authors and readers alike and all ships at sea! The Admins at Indies Unlimited have set sail on the dark and stormy waters of the internet in search of the great white whale of interestingness. So, batten down the hatches and shiver your timbers, thar be news in these here waters!

As we have pointed out numerous times, the seas of publishing are teeming with sharks. David Gaughran takes a look at how vanity publishers work their foul magic.

Do you find yourself plagued with self-doubt about your own writing? Terrible Minds has some sound advice about how to stay on track with your writing without letting your feelings dictate your productivity.

Do you write in third person or first person? Why? Writers in the Storm has an excellent article on third person vs. first person writing and the considerations that should apply to an author’s choice in the matter.

And finally, Do writers really have to know who their target audience is? Did the guy who invented the snuggy know exactly who needed a blanket with sleeves? K.M. Weiland takes on this thorny issue and gives 4 tips for writing to the right audience.

That’s it for now. Be sure to stop by next Friday as we reveal the answer to the musical question, who wrote the book of love?

eBook Deals Aug 9 – Aug 15

Indies Unlimited Thrifty ThursdayWise owls know to keep their eReaders loaded up with free and 99 cent eBook deals. Get yours right here on Thrifty Thursday!

Readers: look in the comment section below. If you see one you like, click over and buy it. How easy is that? (If you don’t see the book covers, adjust your browser’s adblock settings.) Continue reading “eBook Deals Aug 9 – Aug 15”

Which “Red Clouds” Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s that time again…time to choose your favorite flash fiction story of the week! It’s all up to you now – only one can win Flash Fiction Readers’ Choice Champion honors. It’s super easy – choose your favorite and cast your vote below.

Check out this week’s entries here. Make your decision, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word. Attention Authors: It is okay if you ask people to vote for you!

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time. If the poll doesn’t close on time, any votes received after 5 pm will be removed.

REMINDER – entries over the 250 limit are disqualified.

Which "Red Clouds" Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

  • Dana Vacca (36%, 25 Votes)
  • Theodore Jerome Cohen (33%, 23 Votes)
  • Dale E. Lehman (7%, 5 Votes)
  • Rutger Galtiarii (6%, 4 Votes)
  • Judith Garcia (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Ann Zimmerman (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Bill Engleson (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Pharrel Katz (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Lou Silvestri (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Allen Alright (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Ed Cooke (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Bernard Davis (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Ken Talley (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jenni Romero (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Virginia Gayl Salazar (0%, 0 Votes)
  • E.D. Martin (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 70

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit will be disqualified even if they win. ONE VOTE PER PERSON, please. Duplicate votes will be deleted. The results displayed above are unofficial until verified by administration.