The Indy AuthorMatty Dalrymple and M.K. Williams youtube.com/@1MKWilliams talk about Lessons Learned as an Author Podcaster and YouTuber, including the importance of putting your own spin on your offering, bringing a mindset of plenty, leveraging a patronage model, starting out as if you have an audience of thousands, the importance of not planning for lightning in a bottle but also not undervaluing what you’ve achieved.
M.K. Williams had one simple goal: she needed more time to write her own books. After self-publishing two novels, she found herself spending more time answering questions from aspiring authors than working on her next manuscript. Out of necessity, Author Your Ambition was born. Since 2015 she has written and self-published her own collection of books and helped dozens of authors on their independent publishing journey through a series of videos, books, and courses.
00:49 Matty Talks about Why Podcasting? 03:22 M.K. Talks about Why YouTubing 05:06 Moving to Monetization 05:50 Advice for Beginners - Start Simple, Start Small 11:15 Learn the Platform 12:35 Putting Your Own Spin on Your Offering 14:35 Bringing a Mindset of Plenty 17:10 A Difference between Starting a YouTube Channel and Podcasting 18:10 Leveraging a Patronage Model 21:09 The Goals is the Interaction 21:39 Finding Podcast Guests 24:07 The Pros and Cons of Using a Publicist 30:14 The Responsibility of Promotion for Both Host and Guest 31:34 Start Out as if You Have an Audience of Thousands 33:24 Was Podcasting or YouTubing the Right Move? 36:15 Don't Plan for Lightning in a Bottle 37:33 Don't Undervalue What You've Achieved
Lessons Learned as an Author Podcaster and YouTuber with M.K. Williams and Matty Dalrymple - #175The Indy Author2023-02-28 | Matty Dalrymple and M.K. Williams youtube.com/@1MKWilliams talk about Lessons Learned as an Author Podcaster and YouTuber, including the importance of putting your own spin on your offering, bringing a mindset of plenty, leveraging a patronage model, starting out as if you have an audience of thousands, the importance of not planning for lightning in a bottle but also not undervaluing what you’ve achieved.
M.K. Williams had one simple goal: she needed more time to write her own books. After self-publishing two novels, she found herself spending more time answering questions from aspiring authors than working on her next manuscript. Out of necessity, Author Your Ambition was born. Since 2015 she has written and self-published her own collection of books and helped dozens of authors on their independent publishing journey through a series of videos, books, and courses.
00:49 Matty Talks about Why Podcasting? 03:22 M.K. Talks about Why YouTubing 05:06 Moving to Monetization 05:50 Advice for Beginners - Start Simple, Start Small 11:15 Learn the Platform 12:35 Putting Your Own Spin on Your Offering 14:35 Bringing a Mindset of Plenty 17:10 A Difference between Starting a YouTube Channel and Podcasting 18:10 Leveraging a Patronage Model 21:09 The Goals is the Interaction 21:39 Finding Podcast Guests 24:07 The Pros and Cons of Using a Publicist 30:14 The Responsibility of Promotion for Both Host and Guest 31:34 Start Out as if You Have an Audience of Thousands 33:24 Was Podcasting or YouTubing the Right Move? 36:15 Don't Plan for Lightning in a Bottle 37:33 Don't Undervalue What You've AchievedFour Pillars of Author Success with Emma Dhesi - #260The Indy Author2024-10-14 | Matty Dalrymple talks with Emma Dhesi about FOUR PILLARS OF AUTHOR SUCCESS: Awareness, Acceptance, Growth, and Fun. She shares insights into the ups and downs of the writing journey and how to maintain focus and joy throughout the process. We discuss the importance of aligning your plans with your goals and of staying true to your writing style and pace. We also touch on the psychological aspects of writing, marketing, and promotion. And Emma provides advice on maintaining balance and avoiding burnout while pursuing writing as a career or passion.
Emma Dhesi, bestselling author and certified book coach, educates and inspires first-time authors to fulfil a calling and write their debut novel. Drawing from her own success and training, Emma guides writers to finish their first book through detailed feedback, accountability check-ins, and compassionate support in her year-long 1:1 mentorship. Emma lives in Edinburgh with her husband, three children, three cats, and is passionate about helping authors achieve their dreams through her individualized mentoring.
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.Working Smarter, Working Harder with Diane Vallere - #259The Indy Author2024-10-08 | Matty Dalrymple talks with Diane Vallere about WORKING HARDER, WORKING SMARTER, including the trap of busywork; the danger of getting caught on autopilot; how small tasks can add up to big chunks of time and the importance of always assigning value to your time; pursuing a minimum viable product; understanding what you’re doing for your audience versus what you’re doing for yourself (and acknowledging what work is strictly for your own enjoyment); considering the indirect as well as direct value of work; when outsourcing is the smart option; and when doing nothing is sometimes the smart choice.
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades in luxury retailing, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. As past president of the national Sisters in Crime organization, she edited the Agatha-Award-winning essay collection PROMOPHOBIA: Taking the Mystery out of Promoting Crime Fiction. Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
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.Marie Whittaker on Creating a One-SheetThe Indy Author2024-10-06 | Marie Whittaker on Getting the Word Out: Media Campaigns for Authors #258 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistMarie Whittaker on Review Strategy for LaunchThe Indy Author2024-10-04 | Marie Whittaker on Getting the Word Out: Media Campaigns for Authors #258 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistMarie Whittaker on Partnering with LibrariesThe Indy Author2024-10-02 | Marie Whittaker on Getting the Word Out: Media Campaigns for Authors #258 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistMatty Dalrymple on Inserting Sponsorship into FictionThe Indy Author2024-09-29 | Dale L. Roberts on Book Sponsorships #257 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistGetting the Word Out: Media Campaigns for Authors with Marie Whittaker - #258The Indy Author2024-09-27 | Matty Dalrymple talks with Marie Whittaker about GETTING THE WORD OUT: MEDIA CAMPAIGNS FOR AUTHORS, including why press releases remain a valuable promotional tool, the five milestones that deserve a press release, how press releases compare with social media posting, media campaigns for crowdfunding, tips for approaching bookstores and libraries, whether authors can apply these tips to their backlists, and how to maximize the value of your website real estate.
Marie Whittaker enjoys teaching about publishing and project management for writers. She’s Associate Publisher at WordFire Press and Executive Director of Superstars Writing. She started her career writing horror. Marie created The Adventures of Lola Hopscotch, is published in Weird Tales, and habitually adopts rescue animals.
Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and renowned video creator. With over 50 publications, he has become an authority in self-publishing, leading him to create his own YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with Dale, regarded as one of the premier information resources in the indie publishing community. Dale lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife Kelli and two rescue cats, Auggie and Allie.
In this installment, I talk with Douglas Pratt about MIDNIGHT DANCE. Find out more at www.douglas-pratt.com
Douglas Pratt, a best-selling action author hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, captivates readers with his unique blend of charm and intensity, reflecting his Southern roots. His works keep audiences on the edge of their seats, infused with a sense of adventure and exploration. Beyond writing, Pratt's personal interests lead him to sail the seas, exploring vibrant coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks, which fuel his imagination and inspire enthralling adventures in his stories. His latest book is MIDNIGHT DANCE.
A USA Today Bestselling author, Nicholas Harvey's life has been anything but ordinary. Race car driver, adventurer, divemaster, and since 2020, a full-time novelist. Raised in England, Nick has dual US and British citizenship and now lives nomadically wherever he and his amazing wife, Cheryl, choose to land for a few months. He is the author of the AJ Bailey Adventure and Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense series, as well as multiple collaborations.
Michael La Ronn is the author of over forty science fiction & fantasy novels and self-help books for writers. He runs the popular YouTube channel Author Level Up and serves on the staff of the Alliance of Independent Authors as a US Ambassador, and he also co-hosts the AskALLi Member Q&A Podcast.
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.From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker - Part 2 with Michael La Ronn - #255The Indy Author2024-09-03 | Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about moving FROM PAGE TO PLATFORM: HOW TO SUCCEED AS AN AUTHOR SPEAKER. This is the second of a two-part series, and in this part, we discuss how to find opportunities for speaking engagements (and whether placement services like speakers’ bureaus are worth pursuing), how to assess the opportunities you find or are offered, how to negotiate the offer, how to make the most of in-person events, and how to capitalize on the connections you’ll make.
Michael La Ronn is the author of over forty science fiction & fantasy novels and self-help books for writers. He runs the popular YouTube channel Author Level Up and serves on the staff of the Alliance of Independent Authors as a US Ambassador, and he also co-hosts the AskALLi Member Q&A Podcast.
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.Rene Gutteridge on Less is MoreThe Indy Author2024-09-01 | Rene Gutteridge on Navigating the Worlds of Fiction and Film #253 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistRene Gutteridge on Understanding Your Role as a ScreenwriterThe Indy Author2024-08-30 | Rene Gutteridge on Navigating the Worlds of Fiction and Film #253 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylistRene Gutteridge on Writing ChoreographyThe Indy Author2024-08-28 | Rene Gutteridge on Navigating the Worlds of Fiction and Film #253 The Indy Author Podcast Show notes at theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Full interview at bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist