The Self Publishing Show
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.
Latest episodes
Mar 17, 2022 • 51min
SPS-322: Writers Without Borders - with Anton Eine
In a special episode of the Self Publishing Show, Anton Eine calls in from Ukraine to discuss the ongoing war and how it has affected his writing and publishing process.
Mar 11, 2022 • 46min
SPS-321: The Magic of Audiobook Podcasts - with John Gaspard
Discover how releasing your audiobook as a weekly podcast can drive sales.
Mar 4, 2022 • 47min
SPS-320: How to Balance Writing with a Busy Lifestyle - with Michael La Ronn
Following a near-death experience, Michael La Ronn juggles writing with family life and a full-time job.
Feb 25, 2022 • 51min
SPS-319: Hitting #1 with a 2-Year Old Book - with Amy Daws
Discover how Amy Daws reached the top of the charts without a new release.
Feb 18, 2022 • 57min
SPS-318: Rising From Non-Writer to Amazon #1 - with Meghan Quinn
When Meghan Quinn got fired while planning to adopt, she knew she had to make a full-time career out of writing.
Feb 11, 2022 • 58min
SPS-317: Crafting a Believable Magic System - with C.R. Rowenson
C.R. Rowenson explains why magic isn’t just a way to explain the impossible.
Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
SPS-316: How to Stay Passionate and Productive - with Sarah Noffke
With 88 books under her belt, Sarah Noffke explains how authors can avoid the dreaded burnout.
Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 7min
SPS-315: Meet the Superstar Sisters of TikTok - with Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Two co-writing sisters have taken to TikTok with bestselling results.
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h
SPS-314: Treating Your Book Like a Product - with Nick Thacker
Writing a successful book and marketing a successful book should be one and the same thing.
Jan 17, 2022 • 55min
SPS-313: Romance: Understanding Your Sub-Genre - with Victorine Lieske
There are countless sub-genres in Romance – you need to understand the reader expectations for each
