Spotlight Indie
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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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They're back for round two! The beardsmen (or at least some of them) are taking over Spotlight Indie on February 13th. Link to follow soon! #indieauthors #authorchat #writerslife #writingcommunity #indiebooks
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
They're back for round two! The beardsmen (or at least some of them) are taking over Spotlight Indie on February 13th. Link to follow soon! #indieauthors #authorchat #writerslife #writingcommunity #indiebooks
Join our panellists in #Shrewsbury to explore expectations around ability in fiction and how we can write better, more authentic characters - with Tim Hardie, Frasier Armitage, Alexandra Beaumont and Alethea Lyons. #authorevent #shewsburyevents #creativewriting #writingcraft
February 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Join our panellists in #Shrewsbury to explore expectations around ability in fiction and how we can write better, more authentic characters - with Tim Hardie, Frasier Armitage, Alexandra Beaumont and Alethea Lyons. #authorevent #shewsburyevents #creativewriting #writingcraft
Us too! We're gathering our snacks and notepads (for writing down TBR additions obvs) as we speak!
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February 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Us too! We're gathering our snacks and notepads (for writing down TBR additions obvs) as we speak!
We've already revealed our Friday lineup for the Big Indie Weekend this month, now it's time to announce the lineup for Saturday 21st Feb, featuring:
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM
We've already revealed our Friday lineup for the Big Indie Weekend this month, now it's time to announce the lineup for Saturday 21st Feb, featuring:
We are excited to reveal the lineup for one of our live event panels. Join us at Flaxmill Maltings, #Shrewsbury to hear Steve Pannett, Lee C Conley, TomBookbeard and Stefan Mohamed discuss crafting heroes and villains. #authorevent #shrewsburyevents #writingcraft #writingcommunity
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We are excited to reveal the lineup for one of our live event panels. Join us at Flaxmill Maltings, #Shrewsbury to hear Steve Pannett, Lee C Conley, TomBookbeard and Stefan Mohamed discuss crafting heroes and villains. #authorevent #shrewsburyevents #writingcraft #writingcommunity
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
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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
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
Looking forward to seeing you there Dan!
February 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Looking forward to seeing you there Dan!
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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
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
It's just a short 36 hour flight away, Charlie! 😅
February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It's just a short 36 hour flight away, Charlie! 😅
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