In this episode James & Cara discuss the latest tips and tricks with Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram). Join the discussion: https://indiewritersclub.com/discord Sign up for episode alerts: https://indiewritersclub.com Support the showBy James Blatch & Cara Clare

There's so much news about in indie publishing, James & Cara take time to digest and analyse: A new deal for Audio Books from ACX A new Publishing Assistant from publishdrive.com Trad moving in on indie direct selling special editions technique A misleading headline about 8,000 AI books/year from a publisher A new way to work with ChatGPT Check out…

James is back from AuthorNation in Las Vegas. During this week's Indie Writers Club episode James discusses the legal presentation from Alicia Wright regarding the law, ethics and AI. If you want to sign up for AuthorNation 2025 click here: https://claymore.krtra.com/t/YCtI1A27yXCp And join the Indie Writers Club mailing list to be first to hear ab…

Get episode alerts at indiewritersclub.com Join the discussion at indiewritersclub.com/discord Summary In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, Cara Clare and James Blatch discuss their experiences at a recent writers' conference in Las Vegas. They share insights on the conference's attendance, the quality of sessions, and the importance of netwo…

It's the Indie Writers Club! Links: The Self Publishing Show Live! https://learnselfpublishing.com/spslive Author Nation (Vegas): https://www.authornation.live/ Ireland's Publishing Show (March): https://irelandspublishingshow.com/ NINC (Florida, September): https://ninc.com/ In this episode, James and Cara progress during NaNoWriMo, the importance…

Useful links: WWM Survey: indiewritersclub.com/survey Publish Drive Offer: indiewritersclub.com/publishdrive Join the Discord Discussion: indiewritersclub.com/discord In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, Cara and James discuss their personal updates, including writing progress and the upcoming NaNoWriMo challenge. The conversation shifts to t…

James and Cara discuss the importance of book reviews in building an author's reputation. The conversation delves into strategies for obtaining reviews, the significance of targeting the right audience, and how to handle negative feedback with resilience and perspective. Links: Publish Drive offer: indiewritersclub.com/publishdrive Discord Server: …

In episode 008, James & Cara continue to analyse the key ingredients that maybe missing from your book, for your ads to generate sales. Check out the amazing offer from Publish Drive, 50% off annual subscription plans! https://publishdrive.com/50-off-all-yearly-plans Learn Self Publishing's Ads for Authors course is open: https://learnselfpublishin…

In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, hosts James and Cara discuss the importance of having a well-prepared book package for successful advertising, the impact of AI on the publishing industry, and the significance of understanding genre expectations. They also share personal updates, insights on social media dynamics for authors, and the nece…

Summary In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, hosts Cara Clare and James Blatch discuss alternative income streams for writers, focusing on ghostwriting and non-fiction opportunities. They explore the benefits of ghostwriting, including collaborative writing processes and reliable income, while also emphasizing the importance of diversifying i…

James & Cara discuss TikTok and it's impact on the book market and whether it's still a place where authors can find new readers. Useful links: Our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indie.writers.clu The Discord Server: indiewritersclub.com/discord PublishDrive: publishdrive.com Summary In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, hosts Cara Clare and …

Cara & James discuss the many scams awaiting the unwary indie author. Sign up for alerts and never miss an episode: indiewritersclub.com Join the discussion: indiewritersclub.com/discord Shownotes for 004 Links: https://www.alamy.com/ - Huge library of archive photographs, including publicity and news. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rubyroe/n…

Summary In this episode, Cara Clare and James Blatch discuss their writing progress and strategies. They talk about their word count goals and the challenges of writing during the summer holidays. They also discuss the benefits of accountability and writing sprints. The conversation then shifts to the topic of plotting and pantsing. Cara shares her…

Summary In this episode, James and Cara discuss the balance between character and plot in writing. They share their own writing projects and word count goals, and explore how different genres prioritize character development and plot progression. They also discuss the importance of finding the right balance between character and plot to create a sa…

Summary In this episode, hosts Cara Clare and James Blatch introduce themselves and the purpose of the podcast. They discuss their backgrounds as authors and their experiences in the publishing industry. They also explain how listeners can get involved in the podcast through the Discord server and Facebook group. The hosts emphasize that the podcas…

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