James Blatch & Cara Clare

Indie Writers Club

Arts EN ↓ 81 episodes

Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :) Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.

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James Blatch & Cara Clare

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005 - Can TikTok Still Sell Books? 27.09.2024 47:30

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 James Blatch discuss the signi...

004 - Author Scams 20.09.2024 31:04

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/nsfw-lesbian-vampire-romance-special-editions...

003 - To Plot Or Pants 13.09.2024 40:36

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 experience with ghostwriting and using detailed o...

002 - Character vs Plot. 06.09.2024 44:41

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 satisfying reading experience. The conversation expl...

001 - What is the Indie Writers Club? 06.09.2024 18:48

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 podcast will cover a wide range of topics related to wri...

The Indie Writers Club is coming... 22.08.2024 1:00

News of a new podcast for writers from James Blatch. Join the alerts list at indiewritersclub.com