In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, James & Cara discuss Bill Bryson's reported attack on self publishing and the wider perception of our industry.

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One place left in the IWC Cambridge Writers Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat

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In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, Cara and James discuss the tips and tricks for gaining maximum visibility for your book launch.

Resources: Self Publishing Launchpad online course:
learnselfpublishing.com/launchpad

Five Must Do Actions for New Authors (free PDF):
indiewritersclub.com/fiveactions

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Indie authors have used Facebook (Meta) ads since day one, but we need to be honest with ourselves - are they still performing?

Cara and James discuss the changes that have happened, particularly since the privacy scandals.

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Welcome to the Indie Writers Club, a place to chat about all things self publishing.

In episode 025, James & Cara discuss different ways to get your novels translated into German. It's a fast growing market and it can be the different between profit and loss for some authors.

Grab the final IWC Writing Retreat slots: indiewritersclub.com/retreat

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Join Cara & James as they discuss the latest developments in the ongoing saga of AI and copyright legalities.

Join the waitlist for the inaugural IWC Writers' Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat

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They come for the story but stay for the characters...

That's how important character development is. In this episode we explore why character is crucial, when it's good, when it's not so good and some practical tips on getting your development to help your plot.

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Retreat waitlist: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/retreat

Ireland's Publishing Show: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/ireland

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The 22 rules of storytelling from Emma Coats, a former Pixar writer, have been doing the rounds for years and for good reason. Although Emma herself now describes them as guidelines, rather than rules, they are seen as the foundation on which the best novels are built.

Cara and James go through them one by one.

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Retreat waitlist: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/retreat

Ireland's Publishing Show: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/ireland

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We all get One Star reviews. But when should we take them seriously and when can they be safely ignored? In this episode we talk about our own hurtful reviews and talk about coping strategies.

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The IWC Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat
Ireland's Publishing Show: indiewritersclub.com/ireland

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