by Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author
Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.
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April 29, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple talks with Art Taylor about WRITING SHORT, including common challenges faced by novelists transitioning to short stories. Art emphasizes the importance of economy, efficiency, and focus; shares practical advice on trimming word count while maintaining narrative impact, such as eliminating redundant phrases and opting for active voice; and explores how key elements—like conflict escalation and character development—must be handled differently in short stories. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Interview video at <a href= "https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist">https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes at <a href= "https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html">https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</a> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Art Taylor is the Edgar Award-winning author of two short story collections—The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and Indiscretions and The Boy Detective & The Summer of ’74 and Other Tales of Suspense—and of the novel in stories On the Road with Del & Louise, winner of the Agatha Award for Best First Novel. He is a professor of English at George Mason University.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she’s learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer’s Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.</p> <p> </p>
April 22, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple talks with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer about TRAINING THE BRAIN FOR FICTION DICTATION, including the differences in approach for fiction versus nonfiction. Sarah describes the challenges authors face when transitioning to dictating fiction and offers practical advice for overcoming mental blocks. Sarah also highlights the flexibility of dictation, allowing authors to work in different environments and in shorter time blocks. And she discusses how dictation can improve other audio assets and can engage audiences in new ways.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Interview video at <a href= "https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist">https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes at <a href= "https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html">https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</a> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is an author and writing instructor who takes authors struggling to master the tools and knowledge of their author journey and helps them become confident in writing their books. She has been featured on Joanna Penn’s The Creative Penn podcast, Jane Friedman’s blog, Writer’s Digest magazine, and more. She’s published 19 books, 11 of which she wrote solely by dictation. Sarah is also host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast which empowers authors to live their best creative lifestyle. Her Fictation Digital Course takes authors through the exact process of mastering dictation to write fiction.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she’s learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer’s Digest" magazine and "Indie Author Magazine." She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.</p> <p> </p>
April 15, 2025
<div dir="ltr" align="left"> <table> <colgroup> <col width="480" /></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Tumlinson about WRITING PIVOTS AND THE POWER OF HUMILITY, including Kevin's journey of moving from a pantser to an outliner. They discuss his reasons for adopting outlining, influenced by his co-authoring project with J.D. Barker, and the cognitive challenges he faced during the transition. Kevin also speaks candidly about his existential crisis and burnout from overcommitting to activities outside writing, revealing how it affected his creative process. The conversation gives insights into the balance between structure and creativity, strategies for maintaining momentum in writing, and the importance of humility and continuous learning in a writing career. Kevin shares how his collaboration with J.D. is unfolding, along with his new role at BookBrush and the launch of Author Anchor.</p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">Interview video at <a href= "https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist">https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes at <a href= "https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html">https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</a> </p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">J. Kevin Tumlinson is The Writer_, a bestselling and award-winning author, prolific podcast host, and in-demand public speaker. Kevin writes mostly thriller novels and Substack posts and enjoys a life of travel and exploration alongside his wife and their tiny dog.</p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she’s learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer’s Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p>
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