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FAQ

FAQ
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What is Hidden Voices?

Hidden Voices is a curated platform celebrating independent authors.
We feature writers, showcase books, share essays about the indie journey, and help readers discover meaningful stories outside the traditional publishing system.

Who is this platform for?

Hidden Voices welcomes:

  • Indie & self-published authors
  • Small-press writers
  • Memoirists, fiction & nonfiction authors, poets
  • Readers who love discovering new voices

If you believe stories deserve to be seen beyond algorithms, you belong here.

How do authors get featured?

Authors can submit via our forms to:

  • Be a Featured Author
  • Share a Book Spotlight
  • Contribute an Indie Life essay

We select submissions aligned with our editorial mission and values.

Is there a fee to be featured?

No — Hidden Voices does not charge authors to be published. Features require editorial work, time, and platform upkeep, so optional donations are much appreciated to help cover costs and keep the project running.

Authors keep 100% of their book royalties.

Do you guarantee book sales?

No platform can guarantee sales.
What we offer is:

  • Genuine visibility
  • Human curation
  • A space where indie voices are valued
  • A growing audience of engaged readers
  • Visibility with integrity — not empty promises.

Do you accept all genres?

We consider a wide range of genres, including:

  • Fiction (all genres)
  • Memoir & essays
  • Poetry
  • Nonfiction
  • YA / Children's books
  • Graphic novels & illustrated work

We do not accept AI-generated books or unethical content.

Can I submit more than one book?

Yes — we may schedule them at different times to offer fair exposure to all authors.

When will features be published?

We currently aim to publish:

  • 1 Featured Author per week
  • Several book spotlights per month
  • Regular indie life essays

Publishing frequency will grow with the community.

How can I support Hidden Voices?


If you’d like to help sustain the platform, you can make a secure donation via Stripe. Donations are completely optional and go directly to maintaining Hidden Voices. No bank account numbers are shared — the payment is handled safely through Stripe.


Click here to donate: https://buy.stripe.com/6oUcN4gqE2nWgMI8KD6sw04

How does payment work for book sales?


Authors keep 100% of all royalties and book sales. Hidden Voices charges no commission, and donations only support the platform, not individual author features.

Do you offer refunds?

Features are non-refundable because they involve editorial preparation.
However, rescheduling requests will be handled with care whenever possible.

How are authors selected?

We look for:

  • Authentic voice
  • Original storytelling
  • Emotional depth or thematic strength

Perfection is not required — heart and voice matter most.

Can I pitch collaborations or ideas?

Absolutely — we welcome collaboration.
Reach out via our Contact page.

I’m new or unpublished — can I still submit?

Yes.
Hidden Voices exists to support emerging voices as well as experienced authors.

If you have a story and passion, you're welcome here.

How do I get in touch?

Use our Contact page or email us.
We read every message.

Final note

Hidden Voices is a growing space built with care and love for independent storytelling.
Thank you for being part of it — your voice matters.