

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
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Jan 27, 2017 • 53min
SPF-049: Advanced Twitter Strategies for Authors – with Ian Sutherland
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Jan 20, 2017 • 42min
SPF-048: Get Subscribers For Your Mailing List Using InstaFreebie – with Ashley Durrer
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Jan 13, 2017 • 52min
SPF-047: Masterclass: Building a Mailing List part 2 – With Mark Dawson
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Jan 6, 2017 • 51min
SPF-046: Masterclass: Building a Mailing List part 1 – With Mark Dawson
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Dec 31, 2016 • 26min
SPF-045: From US Marine to Self Publishing Success – with thriller writer Wayne Stinnett
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Dec 23, 2016 • 58min
SPF-044: Make Money Teaching Through Self Published Books – with Million Dollar Author, Joseph Alexander
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Dec 16, 2016 • 49min
SPF-043: Legal Hazards for Authors and How to Avoid Them – with Attorney David Burgess
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Dec 9, 2016 • 41min
SPF-042: Self Publishing 101 – The Lowdown – With Mark Dawson
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Dec 2, 2016 • 43min
SPF-041: How Do You Define Success As An Author? – with Author and Self Publishing Coach Elizabeth Lyons
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Nov 25, 2016 • 42min
SPF-040: Personal Branding For Authors – with Branding Expert Chris Ducker
Personal branding. If you spend any time with online entrepreneurs (and you should if you’re an author) you hear that phrase all the time. But what EXACTLY does it mean, and how can it increase book sales and advance your career as an author? There’s nobody better to explain it than our guest today, Chris […]