Spotlight Indie
@spotlightindie.bsky.social
Celebrating indie writing and art. We're all about connection, creativity and community. Videos, reviews & regular events for indies. www.spotlightindie.co.uk. Our team: @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
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It's Sunday which can mean only one thing...new video day! This week, Alex and Frasier caught up with fantasy/scifi author Dawn Ross. You can watch it here right now! youtu.be/VJJtsf3O3e8 #authorinterview #authorchat #indieauthors #indiebooks
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It's Sunday which can mean only one thing...new video day! This week, Alex and Frasier caught up with fantasy/scifi author Dawn Ross. You can watch it here right now! youtu.be/VJJtsf3O3e8 #authorinterview #authorchat #indieauthors #indiebooks
The next Big Indie Weekend takes place 20th to 22nd February on Spotlight Indie. Here's a rundown of the panel line up for day one: Friday 20th February #writingcommunity #writingcraft #indieauthors #authorevent #writersevent
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The next Big Indie Weekend takes place 20th to 22nd February on Spotlight Indie. Here's a rundown of the panel line up for day one: Friday 20th February #writingcommunity #writingcraft #indieauthors #authorevent #writersevent
It's time to give you a look at our 2026 live event line up. We can't wait to bring you a fantastic day of talks, book signings and writing chat. Our 2026 event is free to attend and is designed for indie authors and book fans #AuthorEvents #Shrewsbury #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
It's time to give you a look at our 2026 live event line up. We can't wait to bring you a fantastic day of talks, book signings and writing chat. Our 2026 event is free to attend and is designed for indie authors and book fans #AuthorEvents #Shrewsbury #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks
Who are we? Spotlight Indie hosts events for indie authors and book fans. We run a combination of online and IRL events to ensure the advice and support on offer is easily accessible. Want to find out more? Come be part of our indie journey!
www.spotlightindie.co.uk #writingcommunity #indieauthors
www.spotlightindie.co.uk #writingcommunity #indieauthors
February 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Who are we? Spotlight Indie hosts events for indie authors and book fans. We run a combination of online and IRL events to ensure the advice and support on offer is easily accessible. Want to find out more? Come be part of our indie journey!
www.spotlightindie.co.uk #writingcommunity #indieauthors
www.spotlightindie.co.uk #writingcommunity #indieauthors
Our live event this year is FREE to attend. To make this possible, we rely on amazing sponsors and supporters. If you'd like to get involved, we're launching our Patreon on February 20th. Bonus content for you + support for us = more indie author events! #indieauthors #writingcommunity #authorevent
February 7, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Our live event this year is FREE to attend. To make this possible, we rely on amazing sponsors and supporters. If you'd like to get involved, we're launching our Patreon on February 20th. Bonus content for you + support for us = more indie author events! #indieauthors #writingcommunity #authorevent
What is the Big Indie Weekend? The big weekend is our 3-day online celebration of all things #indiewriting. Join us on Youtube and our socials for a weekend of talks, panels and good times. Get involved in the chat and send questions for our speakers. #authorevents #indieauthors #writingcommunity
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
What is the Big Indie Weekend? The big weekend is our 3-day online celebration of all things #indiewriting. Join us on Youtube and our socials for a weekend of talks, panels and good times. Get involved in the chat and send questions for our speakers. #authorevents #indieauthors #writingcommunity
It's Friday, which means once again, Frasier is posing a writerly question for us all to muse over. What expertise do you have to share with the group? #writingcommunity #writingcraft #writerslife #indieauthors #indiewriters
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
It's Friday, which means once again, Frasier is posing a writerly question for us all to muse over. What expertise do you have to share with the group? #writingcommunity #writingcraft #writerslife #indieauthors #indiewriters
We're excited to announce Spotlight Indie Live 2026 is collaborating with Spellbound Immersive Productions to bring our favourite fantasy, scifi and horror works to life throughout our event on 23rd May in #Shrewsbury. Check out their work: www.spellbound.productions
February 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
We're excited to announce Spotlight Indie Live 2026 is collaborating with Spellbound Immersive Productions to bring our favourite fantasy, scifi and horror works to life throughout our event on 23rd May in #Shrewsbury. Check out their work: www.spellbound.productions
ICYMI: We have trader spaces available for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables please contact @AlexSBradshaw #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
February 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
ICYMI: We have trader spaces available for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables please contact @AlexSBradshaw #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
Starting out in the indie community and need some support? Spotlight Indie Live is a free to attend event designed for indie authors and creatives. Writing craft panels, walk-up advice sessions and Q&As - come along, join in and get involved! #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #WritingCommunity
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Starting out in the indie community and need some support? Spotlight Indie Live is a free to attend event designed for indie authors and creatives. Writing craft panels, walk-up advice sessions and Q&As - come along, join in and get involved! #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #WritingCommunity
Want to join our traders market in Shrewsbury this May? We have spaces for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables contact @AlexSBradshaw #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Want to join our traders market in Shrewsbury this May? We have spaces for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables contact @AlexSBradshaw #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
It's Sunday which means its video day! It's also high time for some more indie authors to air their minor grievances with the world, as Alex helps them make more things Begone! This time with Alex French, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social and @themouseyone.bsky.social. youtu.be/kCtZeW0-GyE
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It's Sunday which means its video day! It's also high time for some more indie authors to air their minor grievances with the world, as Alex helps them make more things Begone! This time with Alex French, @stevenmckinnon.bsky.social and @themouseyone.bsky.social. youtu.be/kCtZeW0-GyE
Who wants a peek at some of the awesome panels we've got coming up during the Big Indie Weekend online event? Oh go on then, don't say we never give you anything. Feast your eyes! #AuthorEvent #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #BookSky
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Who wants a peek at some of the awesome panels we've got coming up during the Big Indie Weekend online event? Oh go on then, don't say we never give you anything. Feast your eyes! #AuthorEvent #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #BookSky
We are excited to announce that this year's Spotlight Indie Live event will be FREE TO ATTEND. Our aim is to make our live event as accessible as possible to indie authors, their fans and the indie creative community. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #WritingCommunity
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
We are excited to announce that this year's Spotlight Indie Live event will be FREE TO ATTEND. Our aim is to make our live event as accessible as possible to indie authors, their fans and the indie creative community. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #WritingCommunity
It's the age old question - film, show or game? We'd love to see a Spotlight Indie game, although we're not sure how that would work. Might require some thinking! #IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #AuthorLife #WritersCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingLife #BookSky
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
It's the age old question - film, show or game? We'd love to see a Spotlight Indie game, although we're not sure how that would work. Might require some thinking! #IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #AuthorLife #WritersCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingLife #BookSky
Another Dark Psychology blog post has just landed on Spotlight Indie. This time, Tinsley explores the bystander effect and why we're not all made to be heroes spotlightindie.co.uk?p=2742 #WritingAdvice #WritingCraft #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Another Dark Psychology blog post has just landed on Spotlight Indie. This time, Tinsley explores the bystander effect and why we're not all made to be heroes spotlightindie.co.uk?p=2742 #WritingAdvice #WritingCraft #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
Want to join our traders market in Shrewsbury this May? We have spaces for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables contact @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Want to join our traders market in Shrewsbury this May? We have spaces for indie authors, artists and creatives who'd like to be a part of Spotlight Indie Live 2026. For more info on trader tables contact @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #AuthorEvents #IndieWriters #IndieArtists
Our live event returns to Shrewsbury on 23rd May 2026. Join us at the Flaxmill Maltings for a day of book-related chat, advice and panels. Spotlight Indie 2026 is a FREE TO ATTEND event designed for indie writers and indie book fans. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #BookLovers #BookSky
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Our live event returns to Shrewsbury on 23rd May 2026. Join us at the Flaxmill Maltings for a day of book-related chat, advice and panels. Spotlight Indie 2026 is a FREE TO ATTEND event designed for indie writers and indie book fans. #AuthorEvents #IndieAuthors #Shrewsbury #BookLovers #BookSky
ICYMI last week, we're having another Big Indie Weekend online event 20th to 22nd February. Featuring 40+ indie authors and community legends. Including our fantastic mods for the weekend @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #WritingCommunity
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI last week, we're having another Big Indie Weekend online event 20th to 22nd February. Featuring 40+ indie authors and community legends. Including our fantastic mods for the weekend @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #WritingCommunity
So apparently this Frasier Armitage dude is up for an award? 😉 You all know what to do! (p.s. congratulations Frasier!)
This is amazing! So honoured for Cage Of Stars to be listed alongside some absolute legends. THANK YOU!!! 🎉🎉🎉 You’ve got until January 30th to cast your vote!
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January 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM
So apparently this Frasier Armitage dude is up for an award? 😉 You all know what to do! (p.s. congratulations Frasier!)
Should we be worried?
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Should we be worried?
ONE HOUR TO GO! Get ready for the greatest RPG happening ever tonight specifically on these channels. Maybe even the world. Get the links and come join the chaos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2Y...
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
ONE HOUR TO GO! Get ready for the greatest RPG happening ever tonight specifically on these channels. Maybe even the world. Get the links and come join the chaos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2Y...
We're happy to announce The Big Indie Weekend is back! Round 2 starts February 20th. Featuring 40+ indie authors, hosts and creatives. We're not revealing too much just yet, but here's a sneak peek of who's involved. It's going to be epic! #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity #AuthorEvents
January 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We're happy to announce The Big Indie Weekend is back! Round 2 starts February 20th. Featuring 40+ indie authors, hosts and creatives. We're not revealing too much just yet, but here's a sneak peek of who's involved. It's going to be epic! #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity #AuthorEvents
It's almost time! Get ready for the greatest RPG happening ever tonight specifically on these channels. Maybe even the world. Get the links and come join the chaos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2Y...
The Beardy Takeover: RPG with JCM Berne, Janny Wurts and HL Tinsley
The beardsmen are behind the wheel, taking over both channels for this epic podcast crossover RPG - with writing legends Janny Wurts and JCM Berne, and Spotl...
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January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's almost time! Get ready for the greatest RPG happening ever tonight specifically on these channels. Maybe even the world. Get the links and come join the chaos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2Y...
We go live at 9pm UK/4pm EST tonight! That's right, the Spotlight team are (mostly) stepping back and handing over the reigns to the Beardsmen as they take over both channels. What's the worst that could happen?
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We go live at 9pm UK/4pm EST tonight! That's right, the Spotlight team are (mostly) stepping back and handing over the reigns to the Beardsmen as they take over both channels. What's the worst that could happen?