the INF Club podcast

So this is my last podcast episode, and officially the end of the INF Club chapter. Thank you for supporting me on this INF-shaped journey, and I hope you'll join me for the next part of my adventure: blog - https://indiewriter.net/join podcast - https://indiewriter.net/podcast Over and out ✌️ Jas

Sasa is an indie maker I initially met on Indiehackers, and we then both ended up in the ‘digital nomad village’ in Madeira during the Summer. We recorded this conversation in-person whilst we were there. If you’re someone who wants to be an independent blogger or an author or a creator of any kind, you’re already on that path, or you’re currently in a spot where you’re feeling unhappy in your employed job, I feel like you’ll enjoy today’s episode and there’s lots in our conversation that might speak to you. We talk about: introducing yourself, and your ‘identity’ as a creator why Sasa left his full-time job as a software developer ‘building in public’, and connecting with people on twitter how Sasa and I met, our experiences in the ‘digital nomad village’ in Madeira, and the importance of friendships and community what Sasa is currently working on and more. Find Sasa at: https://wwrp.link/sasacocic — 📝 notes: https://diaryofanindiewriter.net/episode-79-a-conversation-with-indie-maker-sasa-cocic — ℹ️ In August 2021, the podcast was renamed from 'the INF Club podcast' to 'Diary of an indie writer'. Episode 68 is the first episode I published under 'Diary of an indie writer'. All episodes prior to Episode 68 were published under 'the INF Club  podcast', and they have been left as they were originally published. — by Jas:       https://jasraj.me with music by Porter (track: A Long Day):     https://www.madebyporter.com — 📔 my diary:        https://indiewriter.net

I became an author a few days ago... after more than 2 years, The Indie Author is complete & on sale 🤗 And to celebrate its release + NaNoWriMo, the eBook is just $0.99 for the month of November 2021 🎉  Find out all about it in today's episode. -- 📖 buy the book on Amazon or from my shop: https://theindieauthor.net 📔  my diary: https://indiewriter.net — by: Jas Hothi with music by: Chris Porter

My friend Lauren Sapala & I are both writers and writing coaches. We both happen to be creative introverts and INF personality types (Lauren is an INFJ, Jas is an INFP). In part 9 of our conversation series, we talked all about our *sensitivity*  and how we can manage it. This one was prompted by someone asking me that very question whilst I was in Madeira over the Summer. 🎥 You can also watch this episode: https://youtu.be/d5qkuMvm7Xg — Listen out for: - How we manage our sensitivity / checking-in with how we feel in our bodies  - Counteracting screentime and computer/phone scrolling  - Managing & responding to emails / the 2 helpful prompts Lauren uses  - Why Lauren says “no” a lot / the books we’re currently reading   - Giving ourselves *permission* to have what we need / what we’re both up to — 📝 Episode notes: https://diaryofanindiewriter.net/episode-77-a-conversation-with-lauren-sapala-on-our-sensitivity-how-we-can — by Jas:       https://jasraj.me/ with music by Porter:     https://www.madebyporter.com/ — 📔 subscribe to my weekly journal: https://indiewriter.net/subscribe 👥 1:1 coaching for writers: https://indiewriter.net/coaching 🔗 my links: https://indiewriter.net/links

In this episode, I read an entry from my journal dated Monday, September 20th, 2021. 📝 my journal entry: https://jasraj.micro.blog/2021/09/29/monday-september-th.html  — 📔 my blog:        https://indiewriter.net my youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/indiewriter 📖 my book: https://theindieauthor.net/ ☕ support me: https://ko-fi.com/jas — by: Jas Hothi with music by: Chris Porter

This is the third of 3 special fireside conversations to celebrate the release of The Indie Author book, with self-published authors Katherine Turner & Rebekah Mallory. It also happens to be episode 75 of the podcast 🎉 Katherine: https://kturnerwrites.com/ Rebekah: http://rebekahmallory.com/ 🎥 Watch this episode (youtube): https://youtu.be/CtacDJkGwkI — 💬 What we talked about: - Katherine & Rebekah introduce their first books, 'Finding Annie' and 'Train Gone' - "What did the writing process look like for you?" - "Did you write with a genre/themes in mind?" - Katherine shares hows she started writing her memoir, Resilient - "Did writing compliment your therapy?" - Katherine and Rebekah share their thoughts and feelings around marketing (+ Rebekah shares what to look out for when it comes to cults) - "Have you figured out ways to do marketing in a way that feels more authentic to you?" - "What's next for you both, writing-wise?" — 📔 my diary (blog): https://indiewriter.net 📖 The Indie Author (book): https://theindieauthor.net/ podcast music by Porter: https://madebyporter.com — by, Jas 🎙️ Wednesday, 22nd September, 2021

In this episode I share how I've put together my first book, 'The Indie Author'. I talk about: - How 'The Indie Author' transitioned from blog to book - How I found self-published authors to interviews for the book - Under-estimating the editing process(!) — 📔 my diary: https://indiewriter.net/ 📺 watch this episode: https://youtu.be/mKylztH42bs 📖 The Indie Author: https://theindieauthor.net/ — by Jas https://indiewriter.net with music by Chris https://www.madebyporter.com/

This is the second of 3 fireside conversations to celebrate the release  of The Indie Author book, with Anja Schüler-Renner & John Davis.   Anja: https://asrenner.com  John: https://johncdavisauthor.com— — We talked about: - how Anja & John navigate 'writing' and 'making money'  - writing for yourself *and* for an audience / the 1000 True Fans concept  - "How do you do marketing?"   - "How do you do your editing?" and more. — 📔 my diary: https://indiewriter.net 🎥 watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Q3eQT6gKPFo 📖 The Indie Author: https://theindieauthor.net/

Today, I am sharing with I started 'The Indie Author' project, and why I've stuck with it over these last two years. (I definitely haven't completed every project I've started, believe me...) I talk about: Why I'm so passionate about self-publishing and the 'indie' movement How traditional pubishing isn't the only way, and may not be the best fit for you right now The writers who blew my mind The power of learning from stories vs information — 📔 my diary: https://indiewriter.net/subscribe 📺 watch this episode: https://youtu.be/j5F2z4TjMYQ 📖 The Indie Author: https://theindieauthor.net/ — by Jas https://indiewriter.net with music by Chris https://www.madebyporter.com/

I am delighted to bring you today's episode which officially marks the launch sequence for the release of my first book :) This is my fireside conversation with Lynnda Pollio & Ritu Kaushal, two of the contributing authors to my forthcoming book, The Indie Author. Find Lynnda at: https://lynndapollio.com/  Find Ritu at: https://www.walkingthroughtransitions.com  —   We talked about: - "What drew you to writing? Had you been writing before you wrote your books?"   - Lynnda + Ritu share their writing process for their books, Trusting the Currents & The Empath's Journey   - Indie publishing as a way to write from an authentic place, rather than writing for a particular genre   - What 'marketing' has looked like for Ritu and Lynnda   —   📔 my diary: https://indiewriter.net   🎙️ my video diary / watch this episode: https://youtu.be/jTNGYcHxG0c 📖 The Indie Author: https://theindieauthor.net/ —   by Jas https://jasraj.me  music by Chris https://www.madebyporter.com/

In this episode I look back on my blogging journey. -- 📔 My diary: https://indiewriter.net 📺 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/dwcku5ylOpo -- made by Jas https://jasraj.me/   music by Porter https://madebyporter.com

In this episode I look back on my writing journey from my childhood through to the present day. -- 📔 My diary (+ newsletter): https://write.as/jasraj 📺 My video diary: https://youtu.be/g-Xy3Fbqz0g 📖 The Indie Author (book): https://theindieauthor.net/ -- narrated by Jasraj music by Porter ("A Long Day"): https://thebeatboxclub.com/

In this episode I share an announcement about a new direction I'm stepping in as I step into releasing 'The Indie Author' book. And there's a little surprise at the end, too. Here's my original blog post: https://jasraj.micro.blog/2021/08/12/releasing-the-indie.html The Indie Author Book: https://theindieauthor.net/ -- narrated by Jas Hothi: https://jasraj.me music by Chris Porter: https://www.madebyporter.com

In Elizabeth's words:   "Global business coach, international speaker, digital nomad, and author Elizabeth Miner has learned true sustainable success relies on understanding the human engine running a business. Combining her 20+ years as a corporate paralegal with coaching clients around the globe, she has a unique worldview of entrepreneurship. Elizabeth recognized distinct patterns in the success and failure of business owners and has been piecing together where traditional education has failed entrepreneurs. When she’s not writing or helping business executives thrive in the face of persistent change, Elizabeth hosts her own podcast, entrepreneurs IRL, sharing real life stories of those along the entrepreneurial journey. She has been featured on podcasts including Entrepreneur on Fire and The Conscious Millionaire, and has been published by She is Fierce!, Rank & File Magazine and Mike Dooley’s personal development site Tut." -- Some of the things we talk about: - Elizabeth's back-story, "year of retirement" + journey to becoming a full-time nomad - Moving to Belize as a single mother, in the face of the opinions of others - How Elizabeth's blog became a coaching business, and how this has evolved as a remote business - About Elizabeth's book "The Entrepreneur Advantage", and the process of putting it together  - How Elizabeth decided to self-publish early on & the flexibility that came with that - The stories we tell ourselves... and how we can work through them - "Getting things done" whilst being a nomad, & how Elizabeth structures her days - Elizabeth's book tour to promote her new book, including who she is reaching out to & how she is scheduling her talks & events - Elizabeth's tips for getting started with managing and growing your emotional intelligence and more. -- 📝 notes: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-67-elizabeth-miner-on-growing-your-emotional-intelligence-and-the-stories-that-we-carry-with-us/ 👥 resources: https://wwrp.link/jas -- hosted by Jas Hothi | music by Chris Porter

Jas shares his piece: Lessons from 6 years of blogging. -- 📝 Shownotes/original piece: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-66-lessons-from-6-years-of-blogging/ 🎨 Resources for bloggers, artists + indies: https://infclub.net/resources/ -- hosted by Jas | music by Chris

In Rick's words:   "I'm a 63 year-old gay man who lives with my spouse of 26 years in Everett, Washington. (We've officially been married for 8 years after marriage equality passed in the US). I'm an INFJ who's a semi-retired  web developer. This past year, I created a blog (Mystical Bear) where I document my experiences of using the writing of a novel as a tool to help overcome depression, anxiety, and PTSD that I've experienced most of my life." -- Some of the things we talk about: Rick's story with PTSD, depression & anxiety Rick's experiences with conventional therapy / what worked for him & what didn't Flashbacks & a painful break-up / on unhappy experiences & mental health stuff How holotropic breathwork helped Rick (& others in his group) Rick's current outlook on his depression The importance of having a creative outlet to manage his depression (+ some of the jobs Rick has had) Rick's fiction project / the origins of the story Rick's relationship with his father Rick's experiences with blogging & why he is writing On writing for ourselves, authenticity, and sharing what we write online Why Rick decided to start his Mystical Bear blog How sharing his experiences through writing online has helped him thus far -- 📝 notes: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-65-rick-rigdon-infj-on-starting-his-mystical-bear-blog-to-overcome-ptsd-depression-and-anxiety/ 👥 resources: https://wwrp.link/jas -- hosted by Jas Hothi | music by Chris Porter

In this episode, I read my journal entries from Madeira since I arrived in June.  You can also read my digital journal by visiting micro.blog/jasraj -- 🗂️ resources for INFP & INFJ creatives: https://wwrp.link/jas --   hosted by Jas(raj) Hothi | music by Chris Porter

In Laurence's own words: "I'm Cerulean, an independent Performing Artist, born Laurence Warner in  Eastleigh, a small town on England's South Coast. I make pop music for  your ears AND your brain (and sometimes even your funny bone too)! I'm  proudly #SavvyIndie, but I love to collaborate with creatives across The  Arts & Tech to put on a show." -- Some of the things we talk about: - Laurence’s music-making process - Making money from your art - Is Laurence an extrovert or an ambivert? / Myers-Briggs chat - The “organic” journey of the indie artist - Why Laurence makes music, and the magic of “sonic experiences” (music) vs verbal (words) - Who is Cerulean? (aka Laurence’s artist name) - Using the internet to share your authentic expression with other people… but balancing this with using tech in an intentional way - Laurence’s advice for indie musicians promoting their work - The joy of being an ‘independent artist’ vs going ‘traditional’ - SavvyIndie: Laurence’s plans for this community for independent musicians / music artists -- 📝 notes: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-63-laurence-warner-aka-cerulean-enfj-on-creating-and-sharing-his-music-as-an-independent-artist/ 👥 resources for INFP & INFJ creatives: https://linktr.ee/infclub -- hosted by Jas(raj) Hothi | music by Chris Porter

Lauren is a writer, writing coach, and INFJ. Listen out for: - Tools for changing the 'stories' you tell yourself - Lauren's journey from alcoholism to sobriety & re-discovering writing - Why Lauren really needed her silent writing group when she started writing again - "Breathing out our stuff" / why Lauren writes - Focusing on writing for yourself vs being a full-time author or making an income from it - The job Lauren worked whilst she was writing & blogging, & how Lauren has set up her business - The types of genre INFPs & INFJs seem to be particularly drawn to -- 📝 notes: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-62-lauren-sapala-infj-on-writing/ 👥 blog: https://infclub.net --   hosted by Jas Hothi | music by Chris Porter

My guest this week is David Johnson. In David's own words: "I am an Englishman married and living in Hawaii. I have been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist for 30 years (ouch, where does the time go?). I identify as an introvert and highly sensitive person (INFJ), and work as a Life Coach." -- Some of the things we talk about: - The effects of the (full) moon / sleep - David's travels to the Himalayas - and beyond - Tibetan Buddhism, faith, religion & spirituality - Hedonic vs eudaimonic happiness - David's writing, blogging and podcasting - How David's online presence & business has unfolded - Micro blog & social media - David's book: "Meditation Tips for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People" - Men & high sensitivity -- 📝 notes: https://infclub.net/shownotes/episode-61-david-johnson-infj-on-his-travels-writing-and-tibetan-buddhism 👥 blog: https://infclub.net -- hosted by Jas(raj) Hothi | music by Chris Porter