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Series to RUN jULY 2022-JUNE 2023

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The above-displayed designs are only examples of the required branding for this series. However, all above-displayed designs may be claimed.
The Initiative Worldwide Series Requirements
Here at The Initiative, we have one goal: To train the future’s heroes.
There are two types of heroes. Those who were born with their abilities, and those who were given their abilities under less…ethical means. Some are equipped with skills to face foes hand-to-hand. Some are better behind the scenes. 
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All are necessary.

  • Minimum word count: 20k (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

AS OF DECEMBER 2021, ALL BLOG TOURS WILL BE HOSTED BY IPBS.


​If you need an Editor, IPBS can recommend one to you.
 
Publishing to begin at a time to be determined at a later date. Deadlines will be extended as needed, based on date of participation onset. No limit to the number of contributions to the series, but only one book per month for authors contributing more than a single work.
 
Numbers are allowed if only in relation to a continuing publication. IE: Death of John Doe I (The Initiative Worldwide), Death of John Doe II (The Initiative Worldwide).​​
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 by the 3rd of each month you choose to publish in. You retain all rights and royalties to your book. Our participation contract can be found on the website. 
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​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. 
 
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. IF YOU INTEND TO PURCHASE A BLOG TOUR ADD-ON, PRE-ORDER WILL BE REQUIRED (extenuating circumstances will be considered).
 
Your story must:
  • feature only one person on the front
  • categorize as modern speculative fiction (subgenres are welcome)
  • contain information of the primary organization called The Initiative Worldwide
  • feature one primary superhero. We have a pre-selected list to choose from. Secondary/supporting characters are allowed. Please try to keep their primary abilities separate from those on the list
  • be featured on Earth, but your character is NOT required to be human
  • be linked to all other stories in the series on Amazon. This means you will be required to publish on Amazon, but are not limited to just that platform.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE STATED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT. 
 
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.


Want to be a participating author?

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT INTEREST.
Series Details
GENRE: modern speculative fiction
SUB-GENRE: any
MAIN CHARACTER: superhero with one primary power that CANNOT be the same as another author's chosen primary power. Can have up to 2 secondary powers (these can be the same as someone else's)
SUPERHERO & HERO-IN-TRAINING "TERM": Initiates

​LOCATION(S): Please see map:
  • Black = HQ/sister office (both have a lab for inventing new supportive weapons as well as skill-supported attire)
  • Purple = training facilities
  • Red = hidden depos​
 "Pop-Up" self-help location suggestions:
George R Clark Park
RV Camp
Old mattress under a bridge with no water
Large city locations: pizza place, jewelry store, movie theater
Abandoned gas station
Secret dead space in an office building
*Pop-ups are very similar to depos, but do not stay in one place and can often be found in case of emergency. These would NOT be hideouts with sleeping options, but rather more of a "store" to find supplies (IE: emergency first aid, burner phones, "spy" paraphernalia, weapons, etc.)
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NO LONGER AVAILABLE!
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PRE-ORDER NOW! (FEB 2023)
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    • A >
      • Addy Du Lac
      • A.R. Summers
      • Ainsley Jaymes
      • Aleisha Maree
      • Alicia Cicoria
      • Alicia Scarborough
      • Amelia Hayden
      • Amy C. Beckinsale
      • Amy Richie
      • AnnaMarie Gardner
      • Anne Mercier
      • Annee Jones
      • Ariel Paiement
      • Astrid V. J.
      • Atlas Rose
    • B-D >
      • C.N. Marie
      • Cass Exley
      • Cedar Rose
      • Chelle Walker
      • Ciara Skye
      • CJ McKnight
      • CJ Servo
      • Clarissa Hunter
      • Daisy Shell
      • Darcy Hayes
      • Diana Dawn
      • Dove Priest
    • E - J >
      • Elle Ryan
      • Erica Himy
      • E.S. McMillan
      • Holland Reign
      • Holly Hanzo
      • Ingrid Atwood
      • J.M. Walker
      • Jay T. Lee
      • Jenn Dyson
      • Jenna Lynn
      • Jennie L. Morris
      • Jonathan Mcelhaney
    • K >
      • K.M. Jenkins
      • Kae Galla
      • Katharine O'Neill
      • Katherine Moore
      • Katherine Tomlinson
      • Kathleen Ryder
      • Kelsey Elise Sparrow
      • Kenna Campbell
      • Kinley Crain
      • Kristen Collins
    • L >
      • Lane Bellemore
      • Lara Jones
      • Lila Fox
      • Lisa Wood
      • Liv Honeywell
      • Lizzie James
      • LJC Fynn
      • Lore Nicole
      • Lyssa Dawn
    • M >
      • M.C. Frank
      • M. G Rayne
      • M.M. Nightly
      • Mandy Melanson
      • Margo Bond Collins
      • Maria Vermisoglou
      • Marsha Black
      • Mia Echo
      • Mia Jones
      • Michelle Heron
      • Mikky Sins
    • N - P >
      • Natalie-Nicole Bates
      • Natillie Painter
      • Nyx Black
      • P. Sawyer
      • Paul R. Davis
      • Payne Craven
    • Q - R >
      • Rachel A Olson
      • Rachelley Bean
      • Ramsey Savage
      • Raquel Anne
      • Rebecca Lovell
      • Robecca Austin
      • Rosie East
    • S >
      • Sky Lawley
      • Sofia Aves
      • Sophia Vincent
      • S.C. Winter & Lexi Mills
      • S.R. Mitchell
      • Stephanie Ayers
      • Stephanie Spicer
      • Sunny Abernathy
    • T - Z >
      • Tamika Brown
      • Tavita Lane
      • Vic Quest
      • W.M. Dawson
      • Wendy Cheairs
      • YD La Mar
  • IPBS Book Box
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    • Blogging Indiependently