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We discuss the use by Meta of pirated versions of books to build their AI. And we talk about our own action points from the fabulous Ireland's Publishing Show.
Useful links:
Check if your book has been pirated on LibGen:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/search-libgen-data-set/682094/
Free PDF - Five Immediate Actions Indie Authors Should Take:
https://www.indiewritersclub.com/fiveactions
The Self Publishing Show Live - London June 25th
https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive
Guardian Article in response to Bill Bryson comments:
Sunday Times article in response to Bill Bryson comments ($):
https://www.thetimes.com/article/bbf57595-f4e3-412c-a96d-9012f1b4a9b8
In this episode Cara and James road test a new AI manuscript analysis tool from seasoned experts, ProWritingAid. The results were...unexpected.
Try out the tool yourself: indiewritersclub.com/pwa
In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, James & Cara discuss Bill Bryson's reported attack on self publishing and the wider perception of our industry.
Links:
One place left in the IWC Cambridge Writers Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat
In this episode of the Indie Writers Club, Cara and James discuss the tips and tricks for gaining maximum visibility for your book launch.
Resources: Self Publishing Launchpad online course:
learnselfpublishing.com/launchpad
Five Must Do Actions for New Authors (free PDF):
indiewritersclub.com/fiveactions
Indie authors have used Facebook (Meta) ads since day one, but we need to be honest with ourselves - are they still performing?
Cara and James discuss the changes that have happened, particularly since the privacy scandals.
Welcome to the Indie Writers Club, a place to chat about all things self publishing.
In episode 025, James & Cara discuss different ways to get your novels translated into German. It's a fast growing market and it can be the different between profit and loss for some authors.
Grab the final IWC Writing Retreat slots: indiewritersclub.com/retreat
Join Cara & James as they discuss the latest developments in the ongoing saga of AI and copyright legalities.
Join the waitlist for the inaugural IWC Writers' Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat
They come for the story but stay for the characters...
That's how important character development is. In this episode we explore why character is crucial, when it's good, when it's not so good and some practical tips on getting your development to help your plot.
Useful links:
Retreat waitlist: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/retreat
Ireland's Publishing Show: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/ireland
The 22 rules of storytelling from Emma Coats, a former Pixar writer, have been doing the rounds for years and for good reason. Although Emma herself now describes them as guidelines, rather than rules, they are seen as the foundation on which the best novels are built.
Cara and James go through them one by one.
Useful links:
Retreat waitlist: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/retreat
Ireland's Publishing Show: https://www.indiewritersclub.com/ireland
We all get One Star reviews. But when should we take them seriously and when can they be safely ignored? In this episode we talk about our own hurtful reviews and talk about coping strategies.
Useful links:
The IWC Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat
Ireland's Publishing Show: indiewritersclub.com/ireland
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