The Indy Author Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 30, 2020 • 40min
Episode 033 - Overcoming Mental and Emotional Barriers to Creativity with Rachael Herron
Rachael Herron, the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing, discusses the barriers that can block our creativity and strategies and tactics we can use to overcome them. We discuss the idea of trusting that you'll land softly, the role that scaring yourself plays in nurturing creativity, and when and how to let go without shame if an endeavor is not feeding your creative drive.
Jun 23, 2020 • 31min
Episode 032 - Why Hybrid with Julie Mulhern
Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestselling author of the (traditionally published) Country Club Murders and the (indy published) Poppy Fields Adventures, discusses her career as a hybrid author and how she went the traditional route first in order to build a platform and traction for later self-publishing. We talk about the tangible and intangible benefits of working with a team, and how book price can impact perceived value.
Jun 16, 2020 • 40min
Episode 031- ebook Pricing with Tara Cremin
Tara Cremin discusses the factors to be considered for ebook pricing: the length and genre of the book; whether it is part of a series and, if it is, the length of the series; reader expectations regarding boxset pricing; the pros and cons of permafree; and the research needed for pricing in global markets.
Jun 9, 2020 • 39min
Episode 030 - Common Writer Wisdom: Is it Right for You with Becca Syme
Becca Syme discusses common advice writers receive--like "you can't edit a blank page"--and shares advice on how to decide if it's right for you. She explores the importance of questioning the premise, and provides guidance on how you can best match your abilities and preferences to the approach you take to your creative work.
Jun 2, 2020 • 28min
Episode 029 - Fostering Creativity through Digital Minimalism with Zach Bohannon
Zach Bohannon shares the personal and creative benefits he gained by living a life of digital minimalism. He asks us to question our assumptions about whether online interactions are really necessary to create community with our fans and to reach new readers. We also discuss what fodder for our work we miss if we're focused on our devices rather than on the world around us.
May 26, 2020 • 41min
Episode 028 - Writing the Killer Query with Kelly Simmons
Kelly Simmons reviews the three core rules of writing a successful query--keep it short, don't sound like an a**hole, and don't become an automatic no--and shares guidance on how to make your query stand out in a busy agent's inbox (including emojis!).
May 19, 2020 • 34min
Episode 027 - Why to Stop Blogging … and What to Do Instead with Pauline Wiles
Pauline Wiles discusses why authors intent on reaching new readers should not be investing their time writing blog posts for their own website, and shares ideas for alternatives that will offer better returns in terms of building your reader community.
May 12, 2020 • 23min
Episode 026 - Weaving Your Day Job into Your Books with Todd Harra
Common wisdom is to write what you know, and incorporating your day job into your books is an obvious method. But how do you do that and maintain confidentiality and professionalism when your job is as sensitive as a funeral director and undertaker? Todd Harra describes how he has walked that fine line in this episode.
May 6, 2020 • 48min
Episode 025 - Mastering Book Descriptions with Brian Meeks
Brian Meeks talks through his revision of one of Matty's book descriptions to illustrate the copywriting methods that have enabled him to turn browsers into buyers on the online retail platforms.
Apr 29, 2020 • 28min
Episode 024 - Three Hard Truths with JJ Hensley
J.J. Hensley discusses the Three Hard Truths he has discovered since his first book, the support he found in the writing community, and the importance of assessing your goals for becoming a writer.
