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
Aug 28, 2020 • 1h 11min
SPS-241: 10 Million Books Sold: Writing Like a Reader - with Marie Force
An astronomical 10 million books sold. Indie author Marie Force reveals the secrets of her success.
Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 2min
SPS-240: Pictionary: How to Self-Publish a Board Game - with Rob Angel
The self-publishing story behind an iconic game - with much to glean for indie authors.
Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 4min
SPS-239: Topping the Charts with Children’s Fiction - - with Karen Inglis
Karen Inglis on how to make it as a self-published children's author.
Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 12min
SPS-238: Winning the Kindle Storyteller Award by Writing to Market - with Ian W. Sainsbury
This week's guest, Ian W. Sainsbury, explains how writing to market can secure significant book sales - and the odd award or two.
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 12min
SPS-237: Self Publishing Sisters: Keeping it in the Family - with Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
This podcast has featured wives retiring their husbands to assist with their indie author business and even a couple of writing brothers. But this week on the Self Publishing Show, we’ve got two self-publishing sisters: Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti.
Jul 24, 2020 • 42min
SPS-236: COVID-19: How it Impacted the Indie Industry - with Alex Newton
K-Lytic's Alex Newton on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted indie authors.
Jul 17, 2020 • 47min
SPS-235: Collaboration for Authors: Writing in Someone Else’s World - with Daniel Willcocks
The bestselling dark fiction author and podcaster on effective and profitable author collaboration.
Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 5min
SPS-234: How to Automate Your Amazon Ads - with Dierk Demer
Prestozon's Dierk Demer on how the automation platform can help authors effectively manage their Amazon ad campaigns.
Jul 3, 2020 • 53min
SPS-233: How to Identify Your Author Level - with Nick Thacker
Nick Thacker on figuring out your "author level" and the application of strategies to help further grow your author brand.
Jun 26, 2020 • 56min
SPS- 232: Why You Should be Telling Stories in Non-Fiction - with Vicky Fraser
Author Vicky Fraser explains how a smart approach to writing non-fiction books can transform your business.
