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indieauthors.social
Languages English (en)
Users 671
Active users (last month) 64
Active users (last six months) 122
Characters per post (max) 500
Known instances 23,893
First sight Nov 23, 2022 UTC
Last successful check Jul 16, 2025 UTC
Noxious No
New No
Software Mastodon 4.4.1
Registrations Open (by admin approval)
Meta’s Threads moderation Threads is suspended, according to the Anti-Meta Fedi Pact list, but it’s currently impossible to verify it because this instance’s list of moderated instances is not accessible.
Most used hashtags (last week) SFF, Research, Thriller, Kindle, English, eBook, WorldBuilding, ShortStories, youngadult
Short description
This server is dedicated to self-published, independent authors who want to help, encourage, and socialize with other indies. It's also for all the fans that love and support indie authors.
Long description
Welcome to Indie Authors Social (IAS)

Where Authors Help Authors (AHA!)

Escape the publishing madness and find your creative haven here.

Indie Authors Social is a dedicated Mastodon instance for self-published independent authors and their fans. Join a thriving community where you can:

  • Discuss great books
  • Enhance your writing craft
  • Navigate the self-publishing landscape
  • Share and learn from the independent author's journey

Your journey is our journey. Let's write it together!

Support Our Community

Our community thrives on the passion for storytelling and the spirit of Authors Helping Authors. But we can't do it alone. If you find value in IAS, please consider supporting us. Your contribution keeps our servers running and our community growing.

Why Join Indie Authors Social?

  • Our Core Principle: Authors Helping Authors
  • Founded by Members of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)
  • Focused Exclusively on Author-Related Hashtags, Posts, and News
  • Access Real-Time Indie Author News and Curated Blog Posts via @indieauthornews@indieauthors.social BOT
  • A Dedicated Space for Books, Authors, Self-Publishing, and Readers

Technical & Business Commitments to Our Users

  • This instance is backed up daily and stored encrypted to protect from data loss
  • Multiple admins maintain this instance in case of emergencies
  • Members will receive at least 3 months advance notice in the unlikely event that a decision is made to shut down this instance permanently
  • This instance is a member of the FediPact blocking federation with Threads

Get Started Today!

If you're new to Mastodon, check out this Getting Started Guide.

Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your voice and your stories.

For DMCA Takedown requests, contact: support@uncanny.it

IndieAuthors.social is operated in the USA by Uncanny Publishing, LLC
Instance rules
  1. Be Nice.
  2. Be Fair.
  3. Be Restrained to Author Topics.
  4. Be Tolerant.
  5. Don't Post Copyrighted.
  6. Be Active (Post).
  7. Abide by US Law.
  8. Don't spam your books.
  9. Don't Sell Author Services.
Moderated instances [?]
Not available
Instances certainly moderating this instance [?]
  1. social.jcs-net.de: suspension
Date of creation Nov 20, 2022 UTC
Display name admin
Bio
Contact the founder for any aurhor/biz discussions: @steaphan
Statistics
Last 12 weeks activity (totals: 7437 statuses, 541 logins, 14 registrations)
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Last checks (green: OK; red: KO)
7/9/25, 3:04:20 AM UTC7/10/25, 1:55:47 AM UTC7/11/25, 1:37:12 AM UTC7/12/25, 3:03:32 AM UTC7/13/25, 1:40:33 AM UTC7/14/25, 1:36:41 AM UTC7/15/25, 1:30:47 AM UTC7/16/25, 2:47:39 AM UTC
Succesful checks: 895/898 (99.67%)