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.
Amanda Lee sheds light on her prolific output as a writer with tips and insight for all indie authors looking to boost productivity whilst maintaining professional standards for their finished books.
Author, media contributor and reluctant entrepreneur, Hilary Jastram, discusses the impact of chronic illness on her writing and business life.
Any author considering writing in different genres would do well to tune in to this week’s episode featuring writer Barry Hutchison. A popular and well-established name in sci-fi, find out what happened when he made the switch to writing crime fiction.
Back in Florida to present at this year’s NINC writers’ conference, the SPF team recorded an edition of the Self Publishing Show in front of a live audience – a first – made up of indie authors and experts, including self publishing guru David…
If you’re writing books that involve the workings of the FBI, you’re going to want ensure authenticity. Cue, retired FBI Special Agent and fiction author Jerri Williams.
This week, Stuart Grant, Instagram expert and co-author of one of SPF’s most popular indie author marketing guides, explains how to build your readership with the social media platform.
Mark and James catch up with KDP’s Darren Hardy at Amazon’s UK HQ to discuss the impact of the company’s past, present and future innovations on indie authors the world over.
It might sound niche, but colouring books are in demand – and not just from children! This week’s guest, Selina Fenech, explains how sales of her self-published colouring books are keeping her very much in the pink.
Screenwriter-turned-author Damon Suede explains how to find super-success in the hot romance genre.
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