Indie Author Roadmap Podcast

Indie Author Roadmap Podcast

The Indie Author Roadmap Podcast is hosted by Rachel Morton and Rob Radcliffe — two prolific indie authors who aim to help you with your author career...

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October 8, 2025 66 mins

Summary

In this episode of Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rob Radcliffe and Rachel discuss various aspects of the writing and publishing process, including the importance of editing and proofreading, the role of developmental editing, and the challenges of self-publishing. They also delve into marketing strategies such as book trailers, the significance of cover design, and the impact of AI on the publishing industry. The conversation...

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In this episode of the Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rachel and Rob discuss the journey of going full-time as an indie author. They share their personal experiences, the challenges they faced, and the importance of community and networking in the indie publishing world. The conversation covers financial considerations, marketing strategies, and the realities of maintaining productivity while working from home. They also touch on the ...

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September 24, 2025 56 mins

In this episode Rachel and Rob chat about how they'd market if they had to start out again, as well as the usual off topic chit chat.

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September 17, 2025 72 mins

In this week's episode Rachel and Rob chat briefly about translations into German before welcoming Indie Author Steven P Aitchison onto the show for a candid chat about publishing, marketing, and Steve's rebranding his books into his hugely popular Witches Of Scotland series.

As detailed in the show, Steve happily supplied the contact details of his fantastic cover artist if you looking to take your book's cover to the next level:

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September 9, 2025 52 mins

This week's show sees Rachel and Rob sitting down and answering a few questions from listeners. Lots of insight, a little sarcasm...and a few giggles along the way.

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September 2, 2025 37 mins

In this weeks's show Rachel and Rob literally reconnect half a dozen times (due to technical difficulties) and chat about their week. Lots of banter, a few missed half conversations expertly edited by Rob.  What's not to love?

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August 27, 2025 59 mins

In this week's episode Rachel and Rob tackle paid ads, when to start running them, alternatives for the new author who isn't ready, and also chatting about their own experiences with ads as well as the usual banter.

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August 23, 2025 70 mins

This week on Indie Author Roadmap Rob and Rachel chat about the software they use to create their books and businesses. A bumper jam packed episode not to be missed. 

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August 13, 2025 63 mins

In this week's episode, Rachel and Rob chat through a few questions from budding authors which then leads on to a discussion about first drafts, and as always, anything and everything which crosses their minds.  Lots of insightful tips as well as the usual chatting about life as an indie author.

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August 6, 2025 59 mins

This week's show sees Rachel hosting a rather impromptu interview with Rob which is all about writing in series.  Rachel and Rob also chat about audio narration and Rachel's new pet project with Scribe shadow, translations. 

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July 30, 2025 67 mins

In this week’s show Rachel and Rob chat about how they are repurposing their own IPs, as well as complaining about the kids now it’s the school holidays, and also chatting about the Indie Author Roadmap Christmas Party which you are all invited to (check out the form below) as well as the usual off topic chit-chat.

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July 22, 2025 30 mins

In this week’s episode Rachel and Rob chat, or at least attempt to chat (due to a lagging issue with the connection), about writing thorough adversity.  What happens when things just don’t seem to be going right with either your creativity or your sales? 

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July 16, 2025 64 mins

In this week’s show Rachel and Rob are off to their usual start but the plans for the show quickly take a side step when Rachel mentions how her 21 book series is not branded correctly.  What follows is a tiny bit of swearing from Rob, and a whole lot of laughter from Rachel. An off the cuff lesson in Branding your series correctly…or rather how not to do it.

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July 9, 2025 56 mins

In today's show, Rachel and Rob chat to time travel author Jason Ayres about all the mistakes he's made along his indie publishing road, and how he overcame the bumps all authors inevitably have along the way.

Another hugely inspiring interview and a lovely interviewee.

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In today’s episode Rachel and Rob chat about their take homes from SPS live, in London. Writing is a solitary affair, but when attending author conferences it reminds you that you are not alone.

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June 23, 2025 55 mins

In this two part episode, this week Rachel and Rob chat about their personal experiences at author conferences, the benefits of going, what one might expect, and how to navigate the day. An episode full of actionable advice and pre-recorded just before the IAR hosts head down to London for Europe’s biggest indie author conference.

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June 18, 2025 67 mins

In this week's episode Rachel and Rob sit down for a chat with author A.P Beswick. A.P (Adam) dives deep into his own story and how he used video marketing on social media to find new readers and sell books to them.  From there he has gone from strength to strength building his author business through organic marketing on social media.  If you're interested in reaching your readers through social media channels this is the guy to l...

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June 11, 2025 68 mins

This week Rachel and Rob bizarrely talk condoms and beach towels, and are then joined by new thriller author James Felix as he dives into the inspiration behind his books having just retired after thirty years in the police service. 

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June 4, 2025 62 mins

To celebrate six months on air, Rachel and Rob reflect on the past six months of their author careers as well as chatting about plans for the next six months, and of course skewing completely off topic as per usual. Lots of fun as usual with the IAR crew.

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May 28, 2025 45 mins

This week's show sees Rachel and Rob talking about the expectations of new authors and the realities of life as a storyteller. 

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