Cara & James discuss the many scams awaiting the unwary indie author.

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Links:

https://www.alamy.com/ - Huge library of archive photographs, including publicity and news. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rubyroe/nsfw-lesbian-vampire-romance-special-editions - Sacha Black's successful Kickstarter (writing as Ruby Roe).

Summary

In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, James and Cara discuss their writing progress, community engagement, and the importance of setting realistic word count goals. They share insights on the challenges of self-publishing, including scams targeting new authors and the significance of using reliable resources. The conversation also highlights the recent success of a Kickstarter campaign and praises a stock photography service that has improved for indie authors. The hosts emphasize the need for indie authors to be cautious and informed in their publishing journey.


Takeaways

Writing every day can lead to significant progress.
Setting realistic goals helps maintain motivation.
Community support is crucial for indie authors.
Stock photography can enhance book covers significantly.
Be cautious of marketing companies that promise too much.
ISBNs and formatting are manageable tasks for authors.
Joining writing communities can provide valuable insights.
Scams targeting new authors are prevalent and should be avoided.
Money should flow to authors, not the other way around.
Indie authors can do much of the work themselves with the right resources.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
02:57 Word Count Goals and Accountability
05:59 Community Engagement and Support
09:10 Praise for Alamy and Stock Photography
11:56 Mailing List Challenges
15:00 Kickstarter Success and Shoutouts
18:01 Scams Targeting New Authors
24:11 Golden Rules for Indie Authors
27:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals