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The Indy Author Podcast

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by Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author

4.9(38 reviews)
338 episodes
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The Indy Author Podcast is for writers who are serious about both the craft of writing and the business of publishing — whether you're working toward your first book or building on an established career. Every week, host Matty Dalrymple talks with authors, editors, marketers, and publishing professionals about what's actually working right now. Topics span the full range of the writing life: developing compelling characters and tighter plots, navigating indie and traditional publishing paths, running effective book marketing campaigns, building an author platform, working with AI tools, writing short fiction and memoir, managing the business side of an author career, and much more. With hundreds of episodes in the catalog featuring guests from across the publishing world — from debut authors to bestsellers, indie publishers to Big Five veterans — there's something here for writers at every stage of their journey. Named one of the 10 Best Podcasts for Authors by Dale L. Roberts, and recognized five years running by Writer's Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. Hosted by Matty Dalrymple, author, publishing consultant, and founder of The Indy Author platform.

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Recent Episodes

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The Choreography of a Scene with Rene Gutteridge - #338

Matty Dalrymple interviews author Rene Gutteridge about crafting impactful scenes by defining purpose and maximizing every element for compelling storytelling.

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May 26, 2026

Story First, Marketing Second with Carlo J. Emanuele - #337

Matty Dalrymple interviews award-winning crime novelist Carlo J. Emanuele about prioritizing story and emotional connection over genre labels for effective author marketing.

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May 19, 2026

The Economics of Con Life with Todd Fahnestock - #336

Matty Dalrymple interviews award-winning author Todd Fahnestock about the economics of book sales at conventions, revealing strategies for maximizing income and building an author platform.

338 total episodes available with 16 transcripts

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What is The Indy Author Podcast?

The Indy Author Podcast is for writers who are serious about both the craft of writing and the business of publishing — whether you're working toward your first book or building on an established career.

Every week, host Matty Dalrymple talks with authors, editors, marketers, and publishing professionals about what's actually working right now. Topics span the full range of the writing life: developing compelling characters and tighter plots, navigating indie and traditional publishing paths, running effective book marketing campaigns, building an author platform, working with AI tools, writing short fiction and memoir, managing the business side of an author career, and much more.

With hundreds of episodes in the catalog featuring guests from across the publishing world — from debut authors to bestsellers, indie publishers to Big Five veterans — there's something here for writers at every stage of their journey.

Named one of the 10 Best Podcasts for Authors by Dale L. Roberts, and recognized five years running by Writer's Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers.

Hosted by Matty Dalrymple, author, publishing consultant, and founder of The Indy Author platform.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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