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Welcome to the Indie Lit Lounge — a Substack-based publication dedicated to promoting indie authors and connecting readers with beautifully crafted independent books. By subscribing, submitting your work, or otherwise engaging with this publication, you agree to the following terms:
1. General Use
This publication is open to both readers and writers.
Free subscribers receive access to public posts, book recommendations, and curated spotlights.
Paid subscribers ("Feature Me" tier) receive promotional features and exclusive access to the Indie Lit Lounge Monthly Book Club, where we read and discuss one featured indie title together.
2. Author Submissions
By submitting your book for feature consideration:
You confirm that you own the rights to the work or are authorized to promote it.
You understand that submitting your book does not guarantee acceptance. We reserve the right to decline submissions that do not align with our values or quality standards.
You may feature up to 10 books while your subscription is active. Each will receive its own spotlight post and be included in our newsletter.
3. Content Policy
We will not feature or promote works that include:
Hate speech, racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, ableism
Erotica featuring non-consensual content or underage characters
AI-generated low quality books or content farms
Plagiarized or improperly credited work
We reserve the right to remove content or deny service to those who violate these terms.
4. Payments & Refunds
We do not offer refunds for paid subscriptions or one-time feature payments.
Please make sure your book aligns with our guidelines before submitting. Submitting payment does not guarantee inclusion if your book violates our policies.
If you're unsure, feel free to email us in advance.
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Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, or need help with a submission or account, email us at indielitlounge@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us create a kind, inclusive, and creative space for indie literature.