The Indie Author Method: Recent Episodes
Andrew Brandt
Are you a writer? Working on your first novel? Interested in the world of indie publishing? Ready to get your work out there? Award-winning and Amazon #1 bestselling author Andrew J Brandt interviews other independent and traditionally published authors on their processes and how they can help you along your writing journey.
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew talks with another USA Today Bestselling Author, Sophie-Leigh Robbins. Like last week's guest Gigi Blume, Sophie-Leigh's latest work Alienhated is part of a six-author project called Monster Mash, where these six authors have taken classic monsters and written sweet rom-coms around it.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, Andrew sits down with USA Today Bestselling Author Gigi Blume, whose newest book 'Bewitching the Ghost' is part of a six-author project called Monster Mash, where these six authors have taken classic monsters and written sweet rom-coms around it. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing. Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandtMusic: Back to '95 by Michael Shynes 📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrew.j.brandt
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew sits down with Ray Franze, the author of the brand-new historical fiction novel The Heights. Set in Chicago in the early 20th century, The Heights tells the true story of an Italian immigrant who ruthlessly fought his way into Al Capone's inner circle and expanded organized crime across the American west.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing. Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew sits down with Laura Sims, the author of How Can I Help You. Tune in as Andrew and Laura discuss the new novel and her inspiration behind Margo, the deadly nurse-turned-librarian.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing. Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew sits down with Carl D. Albert. Carl’s a screenwriter, graduating from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts with a B.F.A. in Writing for Screen and Television, and he’s the author of the fantasy series The Ash Eternal. Book one of the series, Truth of Crowns, released earlier this year.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing. Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew sat down with Taylor Moore, the author of the Garrett Kohl series. A former CIA Intelligence Officer who worked in both analysis and operations and later consulted for the Department of Defense in Theater Security Cooperation, Force Protection, and Counternarcotics, Taylor infuses his books with political intrigue and a Neo-Western flair. Listen as Andrew and Taylor discuss writing books set in the Texas panhandle and why his characters need to constantly have new problems to face.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, Andrew sat down with Aileen Erin, the author of the incredibly popular Alpha Girls series. Andrew and Aileen discuss writing a series, turning that into another series (Invocation, Book One of her newest series, releases Spring 2024), and why your characters shouldn't be "bobbleheads."
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrew.j.brandt
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, Andrew sat down with Stefanie Gilmour, the indie author of Kickstarter sensation Fear the Wolf, the first book of her Alex Steward Series. Check out the interview below and listen as they discuss Gilmour's choice to take her book directly to her Kickstarter supporters—and, more importantly, maintaining full creative control of her series. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner Andrew personally uses at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/writerbrandt
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, I sat down with Nicola Harrison, whose latest historical novel Hotel Laguna released earlier this summer. Tune in as we discuss writing routines, the research necessary for writing historical fiction and the importance of finding your writing tribe. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.Check out their products, including the 90-Day Planner I personally use at https://www.monkmanual.com/andrewjbrandt📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/andrew.j.brandt
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Allison Spooner, whose debut novel The Lost Girl: A Neverland Story releases later this fall. Tune in as we discuss writing routines, the differences in going from short fiction to a full-length novel, and why it's important to remind yourself of what you were made to do. Check out Allison and more at https://creativewarrior.club/author/allison/.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Andrew Van Wey, indie author of works like Head Like a Hole and By the Light of Dead Stars. Tune in as we discuss Andrew Van Wey's writing processes, how he came up with the idea for his new series and how the books he grew up reading have influenced him as a horror author.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Monk Manual. They are on a mission to fix modern productivity and help people live full(er) lives. Inspired by the wisdom of monks, and rooted in psychology, we design practical tools for peaceful being and purposeful doing.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Juliana Brandt (no relation—that we know of), author of the bestselling juvenile supernatural fiction novel Monsters in the Mist. Watch and listen as we discuss Juliana's writing routine, the authors that have had an impact on her and how she juggles being both an educator and a bestselling author.
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Amber James, who releases her memoir I Blew Up My Life, And I've Never Been Happier this Tuesday, July 18th. Tune in as we discuss how the COVID pandemic affected Amber as she lived in New York City and why she, affectively, blew up her life in order to pursue the things that mattered to her the most.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, I sat down with KB Benson, a fantasy novelist whose newest book Well of Eida released earlier this year. In this interview, Andrew and KB discuss writing for a series, drawing ideas from outside of literary influences and how she (KB) can't seem to write a standalone novel.📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: www.twitter.com/writerbrandt#writingcommunity #authorinterview #AndrewBrandt #theindieauthormethod
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Tory Forest, a debut fantasy novelist whose new novel Power and the Sacred Bloodreleased July 1. Tune in as I talk with Tory about his writing process, why it took three years to write his debut and what advice he has for aspiring novelists who are working on their first book.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, I sat down with Kristin Canary, one of my favorite indie romance writers. Her California Dreaming series is on its sixth release, with Needing the Next Door Neighbor dropping earlier this spring. It was such a pleasure to get to talk with Kristin about her foray into writing sweet romance. Listen as we discuss our shared love of the romance genre, why she pivoted to indie publishing after being traditionally published and how she's pumped out six novels in three years. 📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: www.twitter.com/writerbrandt#writingcommunity #authorinterview #AndrewBrandt #theindieauthormethod
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit.
On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Alexander Richter, the author of The Victorian Vigilante. Watch as we discuss Alex's writing schedule, why creating a habit is paramount to your own writing success as well as the true job of a first draft.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, I sat down with Levi Bronze, whose latest novel Two Yellow Cabooses released earlier this year to critical acclaim, recently winning the 2023 Maxy Award for Best Thriller Novel. Learn what he says is the most valuable advice for aspiring authors.📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com/email. Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: www.twitter.com/writerbrandt
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit.
On Sundays, when you have a little bit more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with poet Kayla E. Willis, whose new collection ps I hope this helps released earlier last month from Wild Lark Books. Learn what she has to say about being vulnerable in your writing and why patience is a key virtue when creating anything.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little bit more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the insights they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with Emily Schneider, whose new rom-com novel The Heart Shot comes out this week. Learn what she has to say about creating a successful writing routine, how she pivoted from writing fantasy to romance, and the advice she has for aspiring authors.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit. On Sundays, when you have a little bit more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process. This week, I sat down with Alisha Emrich, who released her debut YA novel NerdCrush earlier this year. Learn what she has to say about creating a successful writing routine, how she came up with the idea for her novel, and the advice she has for aspiring authors. 📚 Get daily writing advice in your inbox with the Indie Author Method daily newsletter. Sign up today at https://www.andrewjbrandt.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorandrewjbrandtInstagram: www.instagram.com/andrew.j.brandtTwitter: www.twitter.com/writerbrandt
On today's episode of the show, we break down five quotes from one of the greatest storytellers of our generation: Neil Gaiman.
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It can be intimidating to write a novel, and it's natural to want that first draft to be as perfect as you can make it. But Ernest Hemingway has something different to say. In fact, he says the first draft of anything is...
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As an author, it's easy to get overwhelmed with so many things that are outside of our control: Will my book sell? Will it get positive reviews? How many copies will I sell? Will anyone take me and my work seriously?
But an ancient philosophy gives us the tools to set all that aside and focus on one thing—what we can control.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit.
On Sundays, when you have a little bit more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with crime fiction writer E.A. Aymar, whose new novel No Home For Killers came out earlier this year—and was one of my book club picks for Studio 4. Learn what E.A. has to say about creating a successful writing routine, and what I think is the best piece of advice for aspiring authors who want to create compelling fiction.
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Starting out as a writer can be overwhelming, and it's hard to know where to begin. But don't worry, it's okay to emulate successful authors and their routines until you find what works best for you and your lifestyle.
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Stop waiting for inspiration and do this instead—the surprising technique that will transform your creativity forever.
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Hooking your readers from the first page is one of the best things you can do to grab their attention for the rest of your story. On today's episode of the show, we discuss the five best ways to create exigency for your readers, to ensure that they want to keep reading your novel.
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One of the best ways to create a compelling novel is to create compelling characters. On today's episode of the show, we discuss the five best ways to create characters that readers love and will want to cheer for, with quotes from Stephen King and Ernest Hemingway.
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Writing an entire novel can feel like a daunting task—if it were easy, 97% of people wouldn't fail at it. So how can you develop the habit of writing to ensure that you stick with it? Today on the podcast we discuss some core takeaways from James Clear's book Atomic Habits and the tips you can use to develop a surefire writing routine.
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Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Indie Author Method, where we change things up a bit.
On Sundays, when you have a little bit more time, when you have the space in your day to spend some time with your craft of writing, we sit down with another successful author to discuss their writing, newest work and the things they can share with you about their process.
This week, I sat down with newly-minted bestselling author Russell Camp, whose latest novel The Angel of Thunder Rock released this week as a #1 New Release, grabbing the coveted orange tag on Amazon.
Learn what he has to say about creating a successful writing routine, how he comes up with his story ideas, and the advice he has for aspiring authors.
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Whether you're writing a sci-fi epic or a romance novel, there are some lessons we can all learn from Star Wars. From the importance of character development to the power of a good plot twist, today we share some tips we can glean from the Star Wars saga.
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Jordan Reed is the author of the upcoming fantasy mystery novel The Writer's Brew, due out in 2022 from Blue Handle Publishing. Jordan comes on to the show discuss his writing process, how he uses characters and plot to weave a story and how his methods can help aspiring writers.
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Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
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Jeremy Rhyne is the California-based author of His Name is Cwiz, a hilarious memoir about growing up and best friends. On this episode, Jeremy discusses culling his life for stories, mixing in humor and his personality being stolen for the movie Wedding Crashers.
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Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
If you are an independent or self-published author and you'd like to be on the Indie Author Method, check out our website, www.indieauthormethod.com.
Mia Heintzelman is a polka-dot-wearing, horror and romance movie lover, who always has a book and a to-do list in her purse. She writes fun, unforgettable, more than just laughs romance about strong women, and men with enough heart to fall for them. When she isn’t busy writing fictional happily-ever-afters, she is likely reading, playing board games, or eating sweets. Her latest romance novel, The Friendship Contract is available now. On this episode of The Indie Author Method, Mia discusses writing romance, her techniques for plotting and what aspiring authors need to know.
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Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
Shannon Myers is the self-published author of The Silent Phoenix Series and the duology From This Day Forward. Shannon comes on to discuss the indie publishing process, creating her own publishing schedule and why it's important for indie authors to take control of their own works.
This episode of The Indie Author Method is brought to you by The Subtle Nerd.
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Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
Amy Trent is the indie author behind the rom-com novel My Cosplay Escape and the upcoming fantasy fairytale retelling Smoke, Steel & Ivy. On this episode, Amy discusses her career as a self-published author and the advice she has for other authors who are starting their own writing journeys.
This episode of The Indie Author Method is brought to you by Vellum.
Get 20% off your next purchase at Vellum with promo code INDIE.
Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
Farrah Rochon is the USA Today Bestselling and Award-winning author of The Boyfriend Project. Her next—and final—novel in the series, The Hookup Plan, releases this August. On this episode, we discuss her career, going from Harlequin to indie and back to traditional publishing, why she uses Scrivener to plot her novels and what it's like to work with Disney.
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Get 10% off your next purchase at Xpand Shoelaces with promo code INDIE.
Get 10% off your next purchase at The Subtle Nerd with promo code INDIE.
Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
KW Davis is a self-published novelist, currently working on her debut novel. In this episode of The Indie Author Method Podcast, Andrew sits down with KW to discuss serializing her work in blog-form and the online tools available for aspiring writers.
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About The Indie Author Method:
The Indie Author Method is a multimedia, multi-platform initiative to aid prospective and aspiring authors in their writing journey. Host Andrew J Brandt is the author of multiple novels, including the #1 Amazon bestseller PALO DURO and the 2021 Pencraft Award winner Mixtape for the End of the World. His novels have been optioned for television and film.
Hannah Morrissey is the author of the critically-acclaimed debut novel mystery novel Hello, Transcriber. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Hannah's journey as a novelist and the things she's learned going from writing dystopian YA fiction to landing an agent and selling her debut.
This episode of The Indie Author Method is brought to you by The Subtle Nerd.
Get 10% off your next purchase at The Subtle Nerd with promo code INDIE.
Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
If you are an independent or self-published author and you'd like to be on the Indie Author Method, check out our website, www.indieauthormethod.com.
D.R. Werner is the author of the Unsolved Serial Killers series, which is now on Volume 3, with Volume 4 due out in mid-2022. D.R. comes on to the show discuss his writing process, how he uses outlines to write investigative nonfiction and how his methods can help aspiring writers.
This episode of The Indie Author Method is brought to you by Xpand Shoelaces and The Subtle Nerd.
Get 10% off your next purchase at Xpand Shoelaces with promo code INDIE.
Get 10% off your next purchase at The Subtle Nerd with promo code INDIE.
Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
Derek Porterfield is the author of The Mute-Cat Chronicles and the upcoming poetry collection I Don't Like Me Either, due out in mid-2022. Derek comes on to the show discuss his writing process, how technology dictates his releases and how his methods can help aspiring writers.
This episode of The Indie Author Method is brought to you by Xpand Shoelaces and The Subtle Nerd.
Get 10% off your next purchase at Xpand Shoelaces with promo code INDIE.
Get 10% off your next purchase at The Subtle Nerd with promo code INDIE.
Andrew J Brandt is the Pencraft Award-winning author of multiple novels, including the MPIBA YA Book of the Year nominee Palo Duro. His novels have been optioned for both film and television.
You can listen to this episode above or on your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to check out The Indie Author Method on YouTube!
Lindsey Jesionowski is a self-published novelist, and her debut romance novel Alone Together releases this spring. In this episode of The Indie Author Method Podcast, Andrew sits down with Lindsey to discuss how growing up in a literate household shaped her desire to be a storyteller, how it took several attempts at writing before her first novel was completed, and what the self-publishing process has been like in a market like contemporary romance.
SPONSORS:
Bookshop.org
Boredwalk T-shirts
About The Indie Author Method:
The Indie Author Method is a multimedia, multi-platform initiative to aid prospective and aspiring authors in their writing journey. Host Andrew J Brandt is the author of multiple novels, including the #1 Amazon bestseller PALO DURO and the 2021 Pencraft Award winner Mixtape for the End of the World. His novels have been optioned for television and film.
BONUS:
After the interview last week, Andrew (van Wey) and Andrew (J Brandt) talk about fountain pens and writing by hand.
Andrew Van Wey writes speculative and suspense fiction. He holds and BA in Screenwriting, an MFA in creative writing and his travel narrative Keyboard Dreams, about the 2013 League of Legends tournament in South Korea won him a Lowell Thomas Award. Andrew does a lot of things right as an indie author, and we’ll get into the tips he has for authors starting out.
SPONSORS:
The Subtle Nerd
Xpand Shoelaces
About The Indie Author Method:
The Indie Author Method is a multimedia, multi-platform initiative to aid prospective and aspiring authors in their writing journey. Host Andrew J Brandt is the author of multiple novels, including the #1 Amazon bestseller PALO DURO and the 2021 Pencraft Award winner Mixtape for the End of the World. His novels have been optioned for television and film.