Indie Writers Club
Claim This Podcastby James Blatch & Cara Clare
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<p>Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. <br><br>Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :)<br><br>Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.</p>
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8/22/2024
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Recent Episodes
March 27, 2026
440 - Authors Under Attack!
James and Cissy unpack two major controversies affecting authors this week: a traditionally published author dropped over AI writing accusations, and a literary agent’s viral TikTok telling writers to stay away from the London Book Fair. Together, these stories highlight growing tensions around AI, gatekeeping, and who the publishing industry is really for. Alongside the debate, the episode blends in personal reflections on writing routines, burnout, and the realities of balancing creativity ...
March 13, 2026
The Self Publishing Show - Ep 438
James and Cissy discuss new marketing insights and mindset strategies for indie authors navigating an increasingly complex publishing landscape. From experimenting with BookBub ads and improving AI-assisted translations to analysing breakout success in romance adaptations, the conversation explores how authors can stay competitive in a crowded market. Cissy also shares a creative direct-to-reader marketing tactic, sending postcards to readers, as a way to build stronger audience relationships...
February 28, 2026
436 - Live Author Events
James and Cissy dive into the evolving AI conversation, reacting to viral commentary about whether artificial intelligence will truly replace white-collar jobs and what that means for writers. They explore the difference between superficial and deep AI usage, the economics behind tech industry messaging, and how authors can adapt rather than resist. They also discuss the irreplaceable value of in-person author events, relationship building, and why conferences continue to be career accelerato...
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- What is Indie Writers Club?
<p>Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. <br><br>Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :)<br><br>Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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