Spotlight Chewing with H.L. Tinsley & Tim Hardie | Episode 5

In this episode, Holly, Tim and Steve return to discuss various topics including their experiences with technical difficulties, the journey of author Tim Hardie, and his upcoming completion of the Brotherhood series. They delve into the emotional aspects of finishing a long-term project, explore character backstories, and consider the potential resurgence of serialized novels. The discussion also highlights the indie publishing scene, the impact of Kickstarter on authors, and the pressures faced by indie writers in a competitive market. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of crowdfunding for authors, particularly through platforms like Kickstarter. They discuss the emotional challenges, such as imposter syndrome, that authors face when launching projects. The conversation shifts to the importance of community support and the role of audio dramas in the evolving landscape of storytelling. As they explore the need for writers to diversify their creative outlets, they highlight recent projects and collaborations within the indie author community. The discussion concludes with reflections on future aspirations and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for writers.Find Holly: https://www.hltinsley.co.uk/aboutFind Tim: https://www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/Chapters00:00Reconnecting and Technical Difficulties01:52Introducing Tim Hardie: Author and Reviewer03:58The Brotherhood Series: A Journey to Completion08:01The Emotional Landscape of Finishing a Series11:59Exploring Character Backstories and Short Fiction13:51The Case for Serialized Novels16:55Spotlighting Indie Authors and Discoveries21:56The Impact of Kickstarter on Indie Publishing28:54Navigating the Indie Landscape: Support and Pressure30:10The Challenges of Crowdfunding for Authors33:41Navigating the Kickstarter Community35:40The Rise of Audio Dramas39:08Diversifying as a Writer44:37Spotlight on Recent Projects50:00Future Plans and AspirationsSend us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)