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Coming April 16-22, 2023
IN HONOR OF National Humor Month
A WEEK OF ROMCOM STORIES IN APRIL

The above-displayed designs are only examples of the required branding for this series. However, all above-displayed designs may be claimed.

Hackneyed Amour Series Requirements

INVITE-ONLY SERIES.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR INTEREST, PLEASE EMAIL US.

• Minimum word count: 10k (no max)
• Cover design will be provided by IPBS (Non-Negotiable) 
• Cover designs will be branded
• Links must be provided for IPBS website and social media
• Age group: 18+
• New work, not previously published

Participation Fee:

• $20 – participation and e-book
• $30 – participation, e-book and paperback
• $40 – participation, e-book and blog tour
• $50 – participation, ebook, paperback and blog tour

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AS OF DECEMBER 2021, ALL BLOG TOURS WILL BE HOSTED BY IPBS.
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​If you need an Editor, IPBS can recommend one to you.
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Publishing to begin April 16, 2023. Deadlines will NOT be extended as these are strictly time sensitive. No limit to the number of contributions to the series.

Numbers are allowed if only in relation to a continuing publication. IE: Death of John Doe I (Hackneyed Amour Series), Death of John Doe II (Hackneyed Amour Series).

We ask that the contract be signed within 24-48 hours of joining the group. If you need time for the fee, we are willing to consider requests on an individual basis. Please contact us to discuss options.

You are responsible for publishing your book on time (based on your chosen date) you choose to publish in. You retain all rights and royalties to your book. Our participation contract will be emailed to you upon receipt of your submitted interest.

This series has no end date like anthologies do, so you would leave the book up indefinitely. The participation fee covers your entry fee and book cover that will be created by our designated designer. ​
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​We will not be asking for part of your royalties or rights, you retain them ALL. Just make sure that you or your publisher has the book up and available on the publishing date, as previously stated. Pre-orders ARE allowed. 

Your story must:

• be a romcom
• have a cliche title

The ladies behind the scenes that run INDIE/pendent Book Services are Kristen and Rachel. Feel free to reach out to us individually if you have questions or message our business page.

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APR 22, 2023

Contact us with questions!