"Marketing is a NIGHTMARE" - Indie Authors | 2 To Ramble

[@ZSDiamanti]

😂 what a great time! Thanks for having me fellas! Hope people get some good info out of it! 🤙

[@Michael_R_Miller]

Diving into this!

[@ZSDiamanti]

@@Michael_R_Miller dude, I bet you’d have some good things to share too! 🤙

[@ryanskeff]

Thanks a ton gentlemen, I had a great time and hope that we can be helpful to the aspiring writers out there!

[@2ToRamble]

🤌

[@QueenViolet8]

You got me Curious I’m gonna take a look these writers 😮interesting stuff!

[@Gallifrey1993]

This is such a good idea to showcase small authors. Please do more videos like this!

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@minaa107]

already love this series and hope you guys get more indie authors on. will definitely look into these books to add to my tbr :)

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!

[@SuperCliffReviews]

Great video (as a first time writer I found this video dope and engaging)!!

[@Kris-dh9oj]

I'll grab 3 of those on Kindle. Not sure when I'll have time to read them, but I'll make sure to post a review once I do. Good luck, guys!

[@austinalbers9015]

You guys got me back into reading, thanks for you’re videos:)

[@2ToRamble]

Aw damn thanks so much for giving us a shot

[@esmayrosalyne]

Heeeck yes, indie fantasy is where it's at for me! I love to see well-deserving and hard-working indie authors getting the love they have earned. Brilliant episode 🤍

[@2ToRamble]

They deserve it - thank you!

[@christhewritingjester3164]

Great video. It was nice to see such a range of approaches from these gentlemen. I think Corey Ratliff, JCM Berne, and Adam Fernandez would be a good indie authors to try and get on.

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!

[@catherinemwalker]

Great video. Marketing sucks but is a necessary evil. I took notes.

[@N.A.Summur]

Loved this conversation. As I'm headed into revisions on my first novel, this is definitely a topic that piques my interest.

[@HollowDomain110]

Great video, men! Thanks for adding some more great authors and books to my TBR list.

[@BrokenbyDesign3]

As an aspiring author this was so insightful and helpful. Awesome idea guys!

[@greyowlaudio]

That was a fun conversation! It was nice to hear the different perspectives from everyone who took a shot at marketing their books and integrating it into their social media stuff.

[@dincosic]

It would be cool to see you 2 discuss my debut novel one day. I'll get there soon.

[@RowdyPlayer1]

Excellent video!! All 3 of there books sound great. Spotlighting indie authors is a must.

[@2ToRamble]

👆

[@jacintatate]

Awesome video! enjoyed listening to the origin stories, how they published their books and their experience with amazon as here in Australia thats the main platform I buy books from. just wondering if you guys have a similar video with authors but relating to how they went about actually writing and the struggles they faced in world building and completing a plot. : ) Also love the idea Tanner's -'Titan's nest', the dragon biting you and then you get chosen with abilities. Super cool idea!

[@2ToRamble]

We will be doing more of these and those are great topics to discuss - this was just us dipping our toe into giving more spotlight and advice from authors, more to come!

[@Chance.Dillon]

Also Zammar Ahmer- Book of Astea duology-beautifully written grim dark with notes of Abercrombie in his prose and Sanderson with how unique his world is. The first book is Riven Earth. Myself and Iskandria are planning a spoiler/nonspoiler discussion with him in the next couple of months. The whole duology finishes under 800 pages and is available now. It was released in June. Just another indie author rec-he deserves the hype and the praise based on having read the first of the duology.

[@esmayrosalyne]

Seconding everything about this comment!!

[@kirktanka8199]

Well this was great marketing for all three. I now have three new authors to check out. Well done everyone.

[@KALtheHighstorm117]

I feel like I want to read Lost Souls just because Ryan is a such a cool guy. He seems like soneone I could just hang out with and gave a great time😅 And as for other indie authors, you should try and get Michael Webb on the pod. He writes fun YA fantasy stories, including two full trilogies, both in the same world, as well as two children's fantasy treasure hunting books, also in the same world. His books are rife with politics, economics, strong friendships, betrayals, villains with good motivations, and a really fun magic system. The final book of the first trilogy even got second place for best indie published fantasy book a couple of years ago! I don't think it was on Mark Lawrence's contest, but I know it was on something. I just can't remember what it was.

[@2ToRamble]

Oo thankya Kal! Do you know the best place to reach out to him?

[@Michael_R_Miller]

Oh boy! *Sits down with popcorn* 🍿

[@dream.Allsummer]

Great content guys, this was so interesting and fun. Definitely will check these authors out!

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@BookishGecko]

Well Ryan has sold me on him as a person in under 3 mins.

[@KALtheHighstorm117]

Agreed. This guy is great😅

[@relaffub]

Can’t wait to give it a listen, I purchased everyone’s book except the last one(couldn’t find lost souls on kindle store sadly)

[@Atypical_Typo]

Being an introverted writer in the making who stuggles with the social aspect of things, I'll sit in my corner and pray upon the RNG Gods that my future work gains traction somehow😅

[@2ToRamble]

😂 Im sure many relate to this

[@QueenViolet8]

❤ Good Luck 👍

[@Talking_Story]

Really cool guys!

[@2ToRamble]

Thankya!!

[@qbanboi069]

Someone gift all these authors a patreon sub

[@lendralit1174]

Awesome idea for a vid! I'm only 3 mins in, but already enjoying it!

[@2ToRamble]

Thankyou!

[@k.enterante]

Awesome episode, fellas!

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!

[@madoloressilawan4131]

this is great!

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@Chance.Dillon]

So what I’m a gambling addict! I feel attacked. Anyways let my other personality take over- “What a fantastic interview,” Chance said. Awesome you guys have these gents this platform to talk about their passion and it’s great seeing you guys twice/week doing the same.

[@2ToRamble]

Thankya Chance!!

[@wolfiemac32]

I feel like every wanna be writer that follows the POD will be watching this a few times for sure 😂😂🤣

[@2ToRamble]

😁 more of these to come

[@orcishdad8075]

When do I get my Wyvern? My Rav4 is getting old.

[@jamesalexander958]

I aimed at getting a following on a web series, which is going good, but I have no idea if that's a smart strategy

[@2ToRamble]

That’d be so cool, dont know strategoy-wise, but seems like a great way to enter the space

[@Smileysmiley012]

I’m going to write a book about the five of y’all how about that

[@2ToRamble]

Oh you better

[@mohammedzawia1054]

The main issue with many Indie Authors is patience. While there are some truly talented Indie Authors like ML Wang, Ryan Cahill, and Rob J. Hayes, a significant problem arises with others in the community. These authors often write one or two books and rush to publish them. In contrast, successful authors like Brandon Sanderson, Pierce Brown, and George R.R. Martin wrote numerous books before they were ever published. Authors like Jed Herne, Daniel Greene, and many aspiring writers tend to produce mediocre work because they're too eager to release their books. The primary reason many authors turn to Indie Publishing is due to repeated rejections from traditional publishers. They often think, "If they won't publish my work, I'll do it myself." And frankly, this can be the right approach. Sometimes, traditional publishers aren't looking for the kind of work you're creating, but by self-publishing, you can find an audience that appreciates what you do. This perspective may offend some, but it's the truth.

[@2ToRamble]

Definitely a good point, lots of pros and cons, still very glad these books can get out there

[@orcishdad8075]

Tanner wishes he could top Zach? Kinky...

[@carsonknighten6804]

Anyone else think tanner looks like Tom holland?