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.


All Episodes

SPF-133: The Author Accelerator Programme – with Jennie Nash

Book coach Jennie Nash talks to James about how writers who are stuck or frustrated can finish their books with the aid of an accountability partner in the form of a book coach.

SPF-132: ThrillerFest 2018 New York Stories Part 3 – With Lee Child, David Morrell, Alan Jacobson & Lexi Blake

It’s the final part of our Thrillerfest 2018 special with a slew of successful authors – including Jack Reacher creator Lee Child – discussing their craft and the implications of publishing in the digital age.

SPF-131: ThrillerFest 2018 New York Stories Part 2 – with Lynda La Plante, Jon Land & Michael Byars Lewis

In the second part of our series of interviews from ThrillerFest 2018, James talks to legendary television producer and writer Lynda La Plante (Prime Suspect and Widows), author of the next iteration of the Murder, She Wrote series Jon Land, and…

SPF-130: ThrillerFest 2018 New York Stories Part 1 – with Karin Slaughter, Peter James & J.D. Barker

In the first of a 3-part series devoted to this year’s Thrillerfest in NYC, we catch up with some stellar names who attended the event including bestselling thriller authors Karin Slaughter & Peter James as well as horror writer J.D. Barker.

SPF-129: How to Self-Publish and Market a Children’s Book Part 2 – with Karen Inglis

In the second and final part of our series on self publishing children’s books, author Karen Inglis explains how her experiences have allowed her to help other writers in the same space market their books.

SPF-128: How to Self-Publish and Market a Children’s Book Part 1 – with Laurie Wright

Author Laurie Wright on how she overcame the challenges of self publishing and marketing her children’s books.

SPF-127: BookLab with Helena Halme

In this second BookLab edition, author of Nordic fiction, Helena Halme, receives the professional feedback treatment from industry pros.

SPF-126: The Power of Collaboration: Double the output, double the fun – With Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieu

Collaborative authors Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieau discuss their unique way of co-authoring books, both science fiction and non-fiction.

SPF-125: The Power of Focus with Kam Knight

Non-fiction author Kam Knight shares his experiences being a self-published author writing from the road while he travelled the world.

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