by Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author
Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also 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, including CLOSE THESE EYES. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.
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April 15, 2025
<div dir="ltr" align="left"> <table> <colgroup> <col width="480" /></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Tumlinson about WRITING PIVOTS AND THE POWER OF HUMILITY, including Kevin's journey of moving from a pantser to an outliner. They discuss his reasons for adopting outlining, influenced by his co-authoring project with J.D. Barker, and the cognitive challenges he faced during the transition. Kevin also speaks candidly about his existential crisis and burnout from overcommitting to activities outside writing, revealing how it affected his creative process. The conversation gives insights into the balance between structure and creativity, strategies for maintaining momentum in writing, and the importance of humility and continuous learning in a writing career. Kevin shares how his collaboration with J.D. is unfolding, along with his new role at BookBrush and the launch of Author Anchor.</p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">Interview video at <a href= "https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist">https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes at <a href= "https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html">https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</a> </p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">J. Kevin Tumlinson is The Writer_, a bestselling and award-winning author, prolific podcast host, and in-demand public speaker. Kevin writes mostly thriller novels and Substack posts and enjoys a life of travel and exploration alongside his wife and their tiny dog.</p> <br /> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p>
April 8, 2025
<p>Matty Dalrymple talks with Rossana Corniel about UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BOOK REVIEWS, including the importance of reviews in understanding reader expectations and forming effective marketing strategies. Rossana discusses the finding that research shows that reviews can significantly impact sales and reader trust; the importance of tailoring your book's cover and description to your target audience ; and the emotional challenge of dealing with low-star reviews. The conversation also touches upon practical strategies for gathering reviews, such as using platforms like BookSprout.</p> <p>Interview video at <a href= "https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist">https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</a></p> <p>Show notes at <a href= "https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html">https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</a> </p> <p>If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!<br /> <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <p>Rossana Corniel is a romantasy and paranormal romance author who believes in the magic of storytelling to inspire and connect. Writing under the pen name R.C. Luna, she has published six novels and a children’s book, with six more books slated for release in 2025. Drawing from her almost two decades of experience in marketing and communications, including her current role as Head of Marketing at Booksprout, Rossana blends creativity and strategy to help authors grow and thrive. When she’s not writing, she’s raising three incredible daughters and chasing the next great adventure.</p> <p>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.</p>
April 1, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Matty Dalrymple talks with Liesel Hill about USING RELEVANCE TO SAVE YOUR DARLINGS, including the importance of integrating emotional connection and subconscious storytelling to retain seemingly irrelevant scenes by making them essential. Topics include multi-tasking in scenes, pacing, evoking emotion, character arcs, purposeful character deaths, maintaining continuity in series, and avoiding unnecessary plot elements.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Interview video at https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist</p> <p dir="ltr">Show notes at https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor">https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Liesel Hill is a USA Today best-selling author of 4 genres. She teaches authors to craft stories using the principles of energetics and transformational human psychology, and by tapping into one's individual subconscious creativity.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p> </p>
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