The Self Publishing Show

The Self Publishing Show

Hosted ByMark Dawson & James Blatch

Mark Dawson is a best selling self-published author on multiple platforms including Amazon and Kobo. He is the author of the John Milton thriller series and its spin-off Beatrix Rose. In addition, he’s written several ‘Soho Noir' novels. Mark’s breakthrough came when he developed a marketing strategy for promoting and selling his books. His swift success enabled him to quit his 9 to 5 job and he has generated gross revenues of more than a million dollars in less than five years.

Mark has become a leading voice in the self publishing industry and he advocates and teaches a strategy based around offering books for free, mailing list development and social media advertising. In 2015, he published the first version of what is now his acclaimed online course ‘Advertising for Authors’. He has also developed a course for writers at the start of their careers – Self Publishing 101.

James Blatch co-hosts the podcast and he represents the first time, wannabe author. James is a former BBC News journalist who is currently writing his first novel.

Between them James and Mark explore the world of self publishing with a focus on actionable tips for new and experienced indie authors.

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SPS-215: Building on a Solid (SPF) Foundation – with Elle Thorpe

February 28, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 40:24 Comments Off on SPS-215: Building on a Solid (SPF) Foundation – with Elle Thorpe

Indie author and SPF Foundation winner Elle Thorpe explains how becoming an SPF 101 student has impacted her book sales and family’s income.

SPS-214: Walking & Writing: How to Write Better With Dictation – with Kevin J. Anderson

February 21, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 01:12:07 Comments Off on SPS-214: Walking & Writing: How to Write Better With Dictation – with Kevin J. Anderson

Prolific sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson explains how dictation can smarten up your writing process.

SPS-213: Monetise Your Message With Indie Publishing – with Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

February 14, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 59:56 Comments Off on SPS-213: Monetise Your Message With Indie Publishing – with Valerie J. Lewis Coleman

Valerie J. Lewis Coleman explains how high-quality self-published books can help experts and professional speakers monetise their area of expertise.

SPS-212: SPS 212: How to Make a Living Writing One Book a Year -with Jami Albright

February 7, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 56:07 Comments Off on SPS-212: SPS 212: How to Make a Living Writing One Book a Year -with Jami Albright

Romance author Jami Albright explains how to make a comfortable living as an indie author without being prolific.

SPS-211 My Year in Review – with Mark Dawson

January 31, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 53:10 Comments Off on SPS-211 My Year in Review – with Mark Dawson

SPF’s very own Mark Dawson details the key elements of his career as a bestselling self-published author in 2019.  

SPS-210: The $50,000 Mistake – with James Rosone

January 24, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 01:05:31 Comments Off on SPS-210: The $50,000 Mistake – with James Rosone

The author of several successful military thrillers, James Rosone, explains how other self-published writers can learn from his mistakes as they progress their indie author careers.

SPS-209: The Fiction Formula – with Johnny Truant

January 17, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 58:13 Comments Off on SPS-209: The Fiction Formula – with Johnny Truant

How can you be sure you’re writing books that are going to sell? You need a formula! Cue, Sterling & Stone’s Johnny Truant, co-author of a new book on that very topic.

SPS-208: Strengths for Writers: How to Align Yourself for Success – with Becca Syme

January 10, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 48:55 Comments Off on SPS-208: Strengths for Writers: How to Align Yourself for Success – with Becca Syme

Bestselling multi-genre author and leadership coach, Becca Syme, explains how indies can streamline and smarten their writing process.

SPS-207: Medieval Romance & the Future of Indie Publishers – with Kathryn Le Veque

January 3, 2020 The Self Publishing Show 01:00:58 Comments Off on SPS-207: Medieval Romance & the Future of Indie Publishers – with Kathryn Le Veque

Medieval romance writer, Kathryn Le Veque, has not only self-published 30 of her own books but publishes books for some 30 other authors. We talk to her about the practicality of running an imprint, what she personally works on in regard to editing…

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