Best indieauthorroadmap Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 027: The Halfway Mark 1:02:16

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To celebrate six months on air, Rachel and Rob reflect on the past six months of their author careers as well as chatting about plans for the next six months, and of course skewing completely off topic as per usual. Lots of fun as usual with the IAR crew.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 026: Author Expectations 45:24

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This week's show sees Rachel and Rob talking about the expectations of new authors and the realities of life as a storyteller.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 025: Interviewing Authors 1:26:59

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For the first, but by no means the last, time in IAR history, Rachel and Rob are joined by another author. In their interviewing debuts, the chief wafflers invite lit-RPG and fantasy author Mike Hibbert onto the show to chat about his writing, publishing, and plans for the future. Expect a jam packed episode!…

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Ep 024: Works In Progress 1:02:15

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Works In Progress, or WIPS, are your delightful current projects, but what happens when they multiply like little Gremlins taking a shower? In this week's episode Rachel and Rob chat about their own works in progress and how they plan to tackle the little gremlins.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 023: Rob In The Hotset 1:03:19

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In this week's episode, Rachel decides to put Rob in the Hotseat, going through a host of terminologies you will pick up as an indie author. An entertaining and informative episode as always focusing on all things indie.By indieauthorroadmap

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EP 022: AI-ing 47:47

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Love it or loath it, view it as a helpful friend or a wicked enemy, AI is here and here to stay. In this week's episode, Rachel and Rob discuss AI and how it can help you in your author journey.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 021: Pivoting & Hummus 1:13:53

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In this week's episode Rachel and Rob talk about how and when to pivot in your author business, plus an unexpected amount of cha about vegan food, because, why not?By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 020: Not Talking Dialogue 1:02:25

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This week's episode sees rachel and Rob give tips for creating dialogue for your books, with the usual off topic ramblings. Join them for another episode of their light hearted banter about all things Indie.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 019: Burnout & Overwhelm 1:02:49

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This week's episode sees Rachel and Rob talking about their own personal experiences with burnout and overwhelm, and how they overcame it.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 017: First Chapters 1:01:59

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In today's episode Rachel and Rob chat about what makes a compelling first chapter and what not to do at the beginning of your book.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 018: 2 Disagreeing Authors 1:03:43

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Today's episode begins with Rob chatting about tips for new authors starting out, but soon turns into chaos with Rachel disagreeing at every turn. A fun and lively debate surrounding the first steps of marketing as a new indie author.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 016: Doing Audio 1:03:59

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This week Rachel and Rob chat about Audiobooks, with Rob picking Rachel's brain as he embarks upon narrating his upcoming novel. Asking the questions any newbie might have, this is a great episode which dives into the other side of book production.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 015: Question Time 48:46

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In this week's episode Rachel and Rob answer (or attempt to answer) a few questions sent in by listeners. As always an entertaining listen which dives deeper into the trials of being an Indie Author.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 014 - Character Creation 1:05:12

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Rachel and Rob are talking character creation this week. Great characters make great stories, but how do you actually create them? In this episode, we break down our process for crafting characters that feel real, drive the plot, and keep readers hooked. From backstory and motivation to personality quirks and flaws, we cover what makes characters u…

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Ep 013: First Promos 58:26

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Rachel and Rob dive into how they'd do things if they were first starting out right now. Chatting about setting up first promos, ways of finding readers for their mailing lists, as well as getting those first few sales.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 012: Mailing Lists 56:36

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in this week's episode Rachel and Rob talk about mailing lists, how to set them up, what they achieve, and why you need one even if you are marketing your books other ways. The email marketing platforms Indie Author Roadmap love are: https://www.mailerlite.com With its very user friendly interface and 1000 free subscribers starting out and: https:/…

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Ep 011: Writing Routines 1:04:44

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Episode 11 sees Rachel and Rob revisitng the writing routines they touched on in the very first episode. They also talk about Patreon, tik-tok, and as always fill the spaces with general chit-chat about writing and publishing.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 010: Character Arcs 1:02:10

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Ep 009: Income Diversification 1:01:39

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In this week's episode Rachel and Rob explore other ways to gain income from your books and the platforms available to achieve this.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 008: Writing Confidence 39:33

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Rachel and Rob chat about having confidence in your writing when starting out, as well as talking about keeping that impostor syndrome at bay amoungst the usual of topic waffle they always manage to bring to the table.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 007: The Vs Episode 1:04:53

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In this week’s episode Rachel and Rob chat about the differences between Traditional Publishing, Indie Publishing and Vanity Publishing, as well as casting a light on being Wide or Exclusive with your ebooks. There may be a little swearing when Rob goes off on a rant about Vanity publishers. Be warned……

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Ep 006: 2025 Goals! 49:10

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Rachel and Rob sit down to discuss their writing, publishing and marketing goals for 2025. These include Rob joining the Novel Gains 30 Day video marketing challenge hosted by fantasy author A.P Beswick, and Rachel talking about Matt J Holmes's Facebook Jumpstart course. Novel Gains FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/870314997912256 Matt J H…

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Ep 005: Bookstrapping 47:58

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Rachel and Rob see in the New Year by talking about Bookstrapping, covering book covers, editing, formatting, and uploading, the four key elements of publishing you must have in place to enable you to publish your book.By Indie Author Roadmap

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Ep 004: Reviews 48:12

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After receiving a dreaded 1 star review for one of his books, Rob and Rachel chat about the review eco-system, the different kinds of reviews authors can receive, and the mindset to overcome bad reviews. Also Thrive in 25 updates and as always a few laughs along the way.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 003: Social Media 55:48

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Rachel and Rob chat about the social media channels they use, when to start your author social media, and how they think social media helps sell books.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 002: Thrive in 25 47:29

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Rachel and Rob chat about thrive in 25, their accountability drive to get people writing in 2025By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 001: Introductions 49:55

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In the first ever episode of Indie Author Roadmap, Rachel and Rob introduce themselves and their plans for the podcast as well as frequently talking over each other and getting to grips with actually recording their first chat.By indieauthorroadmap

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Ep 027: The Halfway Mark 1:02:16

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Ep 026: Author Expectations 45:24

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Ep 025: Interviewing Authors 1:26:59

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Ep 024: Works In Progress 1:02:15

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Ep 023: Rob In The Hotset 1:03:19

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EP 022: AI-ing 47:47

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Ep 021: Pivoting & Hummus 1:13:53

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Ep 020: Not Talking Dialogue 1:02:25

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Ep 019: Burnout & Overwhelm 1:02:49

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Ep 017: First Chapters 1:01:59

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Ep 018: 2 Disagreeing Authors 1:03:43

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Ep 016: Doing Audio 1:03:59

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Ep 015: Question Time 48:46

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Ep 014 - Character Creation 1:05:12

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Ep 013: First Promos 58:26

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Ep 012: Mailing Lists 56:36

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Ep 011: Writing Routines 1:04:44

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Ep 010: Character Arcs 1:02:10

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Ep 009: Income Diversification 1:01:39

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Ep 008: Writing Confidence 39:33

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Ep 007: The Vs Episode 1:04:53

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Ep 006: 2025 Goals! 49:10

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Ep 005: Bookstrapping 47:58

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Ep 004: Reviews 48:12

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Ep 003: Social Media 55:48

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Ep 002: Thrive in 25 47:29

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Ep 001: Introductions 49:55