Indie Writers Club

Episode 50 is a good time to take stock of the industry and discuss the latest developments that can affect our indie world.Useful links:LSP Launchpad Course waitlist:https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/launchpadGet your ticket for SPS Live:https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spsliveJoin our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As with James & Cara and your chance to discuss your writing career.https://www.indiewritersclub.com/support

The podcast explores the essential steps new authors must take in self-publishing, including navigating genre clarity and strategic marketing. It discusses the importance of building an author platform, particularly through social media like TikTok, to engage readers by sharing personal narratives. Self-doubt and anticipation-building for book launches are addressed, along with insights into organizing indie author conferences. Listeners gain valuable tips for overcoming challenges in their first two years of indie publishing.

The hosts delve into the evolving impact of Facebook Ads on authors, debating their current effectiveness while sharing success stories from international markets. They anticipate writing conferences, highlighting networking opportunities and valuable workshops on book packaging. Personal anecdotes bring humor as they navigate challenges, including harsh critiques and the role of AI in writing. Additionally, they discuss strategies for optimizing ad performance and the importance of visually engaging content.

In this episode we deep dive into the process and strategy for launching your English language books into global markets. We recommend scribeshadow.com (they are not a sponsor, this is a genuine recommendation). You can use our referral code IWC50 for 50% off your first month.You download a free PDF that contains the key points from the discussion and it has a couple of useful appendices on Amazon categories in German and Dutch and a guide to pricing in Brazil and Mexico.Head here to grab your copy: indiewritersclub.com/translations

I'll confess, I love using AI for various parts of my marketing and editing, but even as an advocate of what AI can do for us writers, even I know there is a dark side.I experienced that recently with an email and in this episode we talk about how scammers are always one-step ahead.USEFUL LINKS:Join our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As with James & Cara and your chance to discuss your writing career.https://www.indiewritersclub.com/support

Discover how AI can revolutionize manuscript critiques, aiding writers in refining their narratives and character arcs. Hear insights on the transition from Scrivener to Vellum, celebrating user-friendly tools that streamline the writing process. Engage in discussions about the impacts of translations on indie publishing and the supportive indie community, fostering growth through collaboration. Plus, learn about the balance of feedback from beta readers and the exhilarating journey of expanding into international markets.

In this episode, Cara and James reflect on their recent experiences at the first IWC Writers' Retreat and the SPS Live conference. They discuss the networking opportunities, feedback from workshop sessions, and the sense of community among indie writers.Useful links:Join our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As with James & Cara and your chance to discuss your writing career.https://www.indiewritersclub.com/supportCheck out Julia's videos from our retreat: https://www.youtube.com/@suzybussell

It's the Indie Writers Club with Cara & James! This week we talk editing/revising/rewriting, whatever you call it. Some of us love it (me) some hate it (Cara) but we all have to do it!Big thanks to our sponsors prowritingaid.com, who make the entire process SO much easier (use code IWC15 for 15% off annual plans).___________________________________________Join our Patreon: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/support

Do you listen to music? Work on a sofa? Write at 5am or midnight? In this episode we discuss the various ways we can create an atmosphere conducive to creativity and productivity. ___________________________________________Join our Patreon: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/support

It might sound counter intuitive, but in this episode we'll use Cal Newport's guide to productivity to show that working less and working better is the future.It will take a mindset change to shake off the notion that we 'need to be busy' in order to be productive._______________________________________Join our Patreon to get closer to the Show: indiewritersclub.com/support_______________________________________Episode Links:Please check out Cal's two books on productivity:Deep Work: https://mybook.to/deepwork-cal-newport Slow Productivity: https://mybook.to/slow-productivity