The Self Publishing Show
Mark Dawson
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 27, 2018 • 56min
SPF-130: ThrillerFest 2018 New York Stories Part 1 - with Karin Slaughter, Peter James & J.D. Barker
In the first of a 3-part series devoted to this year's Thrillerfest in NYC, we catch up with some stellar names who attended the event including bestselling thriller authors Karin Slaughter & Peter James as well as horror writer J.D. Barker.
Jul 20, 2018 • 34min
SPF-129: How to Self-Publish and Market a Children's Book Part 2 - with Karen Inglis
In the second and final part of our series on self publishing children’s books, author Karen Inglis explains how her experiences have allowed her to help other writers in the same space market their books.
Jul 13, 2018 • 40min
SPF-128: How to Self-Publish and Market a Children's Book Part 1 - with Laurie Wright
Author Laurie Wright on how she overcame the challenges of self publishing and marketing her children’s books.
Jul 6, 2018 • 1h 47min
SPF-127: BookLab with Helena Halme
In this second BookLab edition, author of Nordic fiction, Helena Halme, receives the professional feedback treatment from industry pros.
Jun 29, 2018 • 52min
SPF-126: The Power of Collaboration: Double the output, double the fun - With Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieu
Collaborative authors Rhett Bruno and Steve Beaulieau discuss their unique way of co-authoring books, both science fiction and non-fiction.
Jun 22, 2018 • 49min
SPF-125: The Power of Focus with Kam Knight
Non-fiction author Kam Knight shares his experiences being a self-published author writing from the road while he travelled the world.
Jun 15, 2018 • 1h 6min
SPF-124: Novel Adaptation: Turning Books into Screenplays with Paul FitzSimons
Writer, film producer and script consultant, Paul FitzSimons explains how to go about adapting your novel for life on the screen.
Jun 13, 2018 • 1h 13min
SPF-123: BONUS EPISODE! Self Publishing Marketing Q & A - with Mark Dawson
In this special edition of the podcast, tune in to a Marketing Q & A with Mark on all things self publishing. Find out how to deal with ad platform changes, find new readers and gen up on fresh marketing tactics with one of the world's most successful indie authors.
Jun 8, 2018 • 42min
SPF-122: The Self Publishing Retirement Windfall with David Penny
Retiree David Penny talks about his return to writing after a thirty-five year hiatus and shares his strategy for making a mid-five-figures per year income from his very niche historical mysteries.
Jun 1, 2018 • 49min
SPF-121: How to Boost your Book Marketing with Pinterest - with Pip Reid
Author Pip Reid explains how she used Pinterest to significantly increase her book sales.
