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The Self Publishing Show

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Nov 24, 2023 • 51min

SPS-412: Time Management for Authors - with Mark Dawson

Mark Dawson embarks on a solo episode exploring how authors can optimise the time available to them to write (and sell) more books.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 57min

SPS-411: The Importance of Researching Settings – with Tony Park

As an Australian living in South Africa, Tony Park explains what he does to make sure he reflects African places, people and practices correctly.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 38min

SPS-410: Selling Serials with The Pigeonhole – with Mark Blayney

Getting reviews and reader feedback can be difficult. The Pigeonhole is a new way to transform your relationship with your readers.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 48min

SPS-409: Catering for the Christian Market – with Thomas Umstattd

Thomas Umstattd, a veteran podcaster and SEO expert, discusses the Christian market and tips for authors. Topics include SEO optimization, utilizing AI for book blurbs, marketing strategies, and the influence of AI on writing.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 52min

SPS-408: Essential Tips for New Authors – with Mark Dawson

Bestselling author and self-publishing expert Mark Dawson shares essential tips for new authors, focusing on mastering book production, establishing online presence, leveraging email lists, understanding metadata, and adapting to the evolving landscape of self-publishing.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 53min

SPS-407: How to Choose Your Amazon Categories – with Dave Chesson

With a quarter of Amazon categories not having their own bestseller rankings, it’s important to choose ones that’ll help promote your book.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 3min

SPS-406: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words – with Joanna Penn

Self-publishing veteran Joanna Penn talks about her new non-fiction book “Writing the Shadow” and where her writing career will go from here.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 39min

SPS-405: Is A.I. a Help or a Hindrance? - with Mark Dawson

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Sep 29, 2023 • 52min

SPS-404: Making Self-Publishing More Affordable - with Dan Wood

Dan Wood, promising writer, discusses the challenges of self-publishing for promising authors. They explore book covers, translations, and audiobooks, and how these expenses can discourage writers. The speakers also discuss the benefits of having a strong fan base and the appeal of being available in print, audio, and ebook formats. Additionally, they touch on topics such as the global market for ebooks and audiobooks, the popularity of fantasy authors in New Zealand, and the flourishing indie scene in Germany and France.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 59min

SPS-403: Fairytale Endings From Ads for Authors - with Laura Burton

Laura Burton almost gave up on writing after getting a bad review from someone she knew. Then she found the Ads for Authors course, and is now a full-time author.

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