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
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 4min
SPS-272: Splitting Up: Dividing Royalties with Draft2Digital
Royalty splits with self-publishing services company, Draft2Digital, explained.
Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 1min
SPS-271: How to Avoid Getting Lost in Translation.
Getting your books translated doesn't have to be a costly and frustrating process.
Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
SPS-270: Meet the Kindle Unlimited All-Stars
From rejection letters to making $300,000 a month – meet the indie publishing power-couple.
Mar 12, 2021 • 55min
SPS-269: Postcards From Space: Self Publishing Science
Miles Hudson explains how he blends teaching physics with writing self-published dystopian sci-fi novels.
Mar 5, 2021 • 52min
SPS-268: From Supermax Prison to Self-Publishing - with SPF Foundation Winner Jeffery P. Frye
SPF Foundation Winner, Jeffrey P. Frye recounts his unorthodox - and compelling - route into self-publishing.
Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 1min
SPS-267: The Magic Formula to Going Indie - with John Gaspard
Author John Gaspard on the trick to successfully switching from trad to indie with his magic-themed thrillers.
Feb 19, 2021 • 50min
SPS-266: From Fighting Fires to Writing Romance
An ex-fire fighter turned novelist provides proof that there must be something to the adage, "Write what you know".
Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
SPS-265: How to Make a Living Writing Book Club Fiction - with Boo Walker
Bestselling author Boo Walker on writing upmarket fiction and being published by Amazon imprint, Lake Union Publishing.
Feb 5, 2021 • 57min
SPS-264: Discovery Writing & Digging for Niches - with Steff Green
Bestselling indie paranormal and fantasy author, Steff Green, explains how she hopes to inspire new readers through her style of discovery writing and the importance of appealing to market niches for self-published writers.
Jan 29, 2021 • 50min
SPS-263: Plotting Your Book, Made Easy - with Ryan Zee & Cameron Sutter
The founders of smart plotting app, Plottr, on the evolution of their service and how it can boost author productivity.
