Indie Chicks
We're Jeni Chappelle and Melissa Koberlein. INDIE CHICKS is a place for writers at all stages of the publishing process. So, whether you’re on the traditional route to publication or self-publishing, you’ve come to the right place for advice.
Each week, we invite a guest host to explore a publishing topic and include an author Tip of the Week!
We also answer questions from fellow writers!
(See website for submission guidelines.)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 10 - Book Blogging
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Kriti Khare about book blogging.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 9 - Critique Partners
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk to Allison Ashley and Denise Williams about critique partners.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 8 - BookBub Ads
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa welcome back author, Erica Lucke Dean to the show to talk about the elusive BookBub ads.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 7 - Writing humor in fiction
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author P. Andrew Floyd about writing humor in fiction.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 6 - Narrating Audiobooks
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with narrator, Amy Deuchler about narrating audiobooks.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 5 - Positivity Passes
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Katie Golding about positivity passes.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 4 - Red Flags in Publishing
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with literary agent, Megan Manzano about red flags in publishing.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 3 - Events and Patreon for writers and artists
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author and artist, Jessica Feinberg about events and Patreon.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 2 - Representation of queer and marginalized characters in children's literature
On this episode, Jen and I talk with Lara Lillibridge about representation of queer and marginalized characters in children's literature.
Indie Chicks Season 5, Episode 1 - Soft Science Fiction
On the season 5 premiere episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about soft science fiction. Welcome back!
Indie Chicks BONUS EPISODE - Raven's Sphere
On this bonus episode, Jeni and Melissa talk about Melissa's newest YA sci-fi release, Raven's Sphere.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 12 - The Indie Author Mindset
On the season four finale of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk about the indie author mindset. Thanks to everyone for joining us for season 4.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 11 - Screenwriting Versus Novel Writing
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Whitney Davis about the difference between screenwriting and novel writing.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 10 - The Writer-Artist Connection
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with Sarah Neville about the writer-artist connection.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 9 - Writing Strong Heroines in Historical Romance
On this episode Jeni and Melissa talk with author Amara Royce about writing strong heroines in historical romance.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 8 - Character Development
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Angela Ackerman about character development.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 7 - Author Self-Care
On this episode of Indie Chicks, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Elizabeth Rago about self-care for authors.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 6 - Signing With a Literary Agent
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author, Jessica Lewis about what happens after signing with a literary agent.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 5 - Setting
On this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with author Whitney Hill about setting.
Indie Chicks Season 4, Episode 4 - Expectations for the Agent-Author Relationship
In this episode, Jeni and Melissa talk with literary agent, Kaitlyn Johnson about expectations for the agent-author relationship.