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...
Episodes
In this episode, Rachel and Rob reflect on their writing and publishing goals from the past year, discussing their successes and challenges. They explore their word count achievements, marketing strategies, and the impact of social media on their author careers. As they look ahead to 2026, they share their aspirations for writing and publishing, emphasizing the importance of consistency and adapting to new opportunities. In this en...
In this episode of Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rob and Rachel discuss the challenges and opportunities in book translation, focusing on AI tools like Scribe Shadow and Globe Scribe. They explore the costs associated with translation, the importance of selecting the right languages, and the workflow for translating books. Cultural considerations and market opportunities in various countries are also highlighted, providing valuable i...
In this episode, Rachel and Rob discuss various aspects of the indie author journey, including health impacts on productivity, publishing mistakes, social media engagement, print on demand options, and reflections on their achievements over the year. They also touch on the rise of audio books, challenges in translations, and planning for the new year, emphasising the importance of setting goals and collaborating with fellow authors...
In this episode of Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rob and Rachel discuss their writing progress, holiday traditions, and the challenges of marketing their books. They welcome guest Lee Mountford, a horror author who shares his journey into indie publishing, his experiences with marketing, and the impact of TikTok on his sales. The conversation covers various strategies for promoting books, including the use of TikTok Live and merchand...
This week Rachel and Rob explore the ethical implications of AI training on creative works, particularly focusing on authors' perspectives. It discusses the feelings of violation among creators whose works are used without consent, while also highlighting the potential benefits that AI can bring to authors. The dialogue touches on the piracy argument, suggesting that unauthorized use of creative works may not necessarily harm the o...
Entering the world of writing can be both exciting and intimidating for new authors. In the latest episode of Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rob and Rachel tackle common myths that can mislead aspiring writers. This discussion not only sheds light on these misconceptions but also offers valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate their writing journey.
This week Rachel and Rob discuss their weekly writing experiences, the challenges of managing Amazon accounts, and the implications of account suspensions and terminations. They explore the importance of diversifying sales channels, particularly through TikTok, and the need for consistency in marketing efforts. The discussion also touches on language learning and translation experiences, as well as compliance issues that authors fa...
In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of being an indie author, including the challenges of audiobook production, the importance of transparency in earnings, and the impact of reviews on authors. They share personal experiences with writing, navigating negativity, and the significance of constructive criticism. The conversation highlights the community aspect of indie publishing and the shared struggles and triumphs of...
In this episode of the Indie Author Roadmap, hosts Rachel and Rob discuss the intricacies of writing, marketing, and engaging with readers as indie authors. They share personal experiences, challenges faced in the writing process, and the importance of community support. The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies, particularly through social media platforms like TikTok, and the significance of setting writing ...
This week, on Rachel's Birthday, Rachel and Rob discuss Trigger Warnings and swear a little bit about them (there is your trigger warning right there). A lively chat and debate on a topic which has author's divided.
Summary
In this episode, Rachel and Rob discuss the ups and downs of being indie authors, including the joys of full-time writing, the challenges of managing TikTok shops, and the intricacies of branding with pen names. They delve into the importance of cover design in representing genres, the tedious process of formatting and publishing, and effective marketing strategies for new releases. The conversation also touches on the use ...
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...
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 ...
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.
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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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.
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?
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.
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.
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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