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
Sep 13, 2019 • 56min
SPS-191: A Decade of Innovation - Behind the Scenes at KDP - with Darren Hardy
Mark and James catch up with KDP's Darren Hardy at Amazon's UK HQ to discuss the impact of the company's past, present and future innovations on indie authors the world over.
Sep 6, 2019 • 42min
SPS-190: Filling You In On Self-Publishing Colouring Books - with Selina Fenech
It might sound niche, but colouring books are in demand - and not just from children! This week's guest, Selina Fenech, explains how sales of her self-published colouring books are keeping her very much in the pink.
Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 1min
SPS-188: The Secrets Behind Writing Bestselling Hot Romance - with Damon Suede
Screenwriter-turned-author Damon Suede explains how to find super-success in the hot romance genre.
Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 5min
SPS-187: The Seven 'P's for Publishing Success' with Mark Lefebvre
Draft2Digital's Mark Lefebvre explains the key individual requirements for publishing success as an author. And yes, they all begin with the letter 'P'!
Aug 9, 2019 • 1h 1min
SPS-186: Thrillerfest 2019 Inside Stories Part 3 - with James Grady, John Sandford, Harlan Coben, James Rollins
In the final part of our Thrillerfest 2019 series, four major league bestsellers unleash some of the secrets behind their enduring success as thriller writers.
Aug 2, 2019 • 1h 5min
SPS-185: Thrillerfest 2019 Inside Stories Part 2 - with Lisa Unger, Jon Land, Lee Goldberg, James Swallow, Robert Dugoni
In the second of three special episodes from this year's Thrillerfest event, five bestsellers let rip on various topics - from how to get to grips with writing a novel, finding success in Hollywood with your writing, writing for TV and securing legal authenticity in your books.
Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 3min
SPS-184: Thrillerfest 2019 Inside Stories Part 1 - with Meg Gardiner, KJ Howe, David Corbett, Dennis Palumbo
In the first of three special episodes from this year's Thrillerfest event in New York City, get ready to learn key tips from bestsellers on plot twists and pacing and how to successfully approach moral challenges and psychology in your writing.
Jul 19, 2019 • 50min
SPS-183: Trad vs. Indie: Which Should You Choose? - with Libbie Hawker
It's a crucial question that all authors need to consider at some point: should I go for a traditional deal or consider self-publishing instead? This week's guest, author Libbie Hawker, is here to help you come to the right decision.
Jul 12, 2019 • 1h 25min
SPS-182: How to Run an Indie Author Business - with Joe Solari & Barry Kernon
Setting yourself up as a self-published author requires you to be business-minded. In this episode, expert accountants from both sides of the pond provide practical advice on how to go about getting it right from the off.
Jul 5, 2019 • 57min
SPS-181: Worldreader: Giving the Gift of Reading - with David Risher
After occupying key positions at two of the world's biggest corporations, David Risher launched Worldreader, a charity that champions digital reading in underserved communities around the world. He explains how his love of reading inspired him to create the organisation and details its achievements and ambitions for the future.
