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 7, 2023 • 56min
SPS-392: How to Add Comedy to Your Writing - with Dave Cohen
Dave Cohen is a stand-up comic who’s written for TV shows including Not Going Out and My Family – now he’s written a book about how to add comedy to your screenplays and novels.
Jun 30, 2023 • 54min
SPS-391: Germany: the 3rd Biggest Book Market - with A.D. Wilk & Freya von Korff
Andrea Wilk and Freya von Korff are bestselling authors living in Germany – here’s why you should be translating your books for that market.
Jun 23, 2023 • 41min
SPS-390: How to Sharpen Your Story - with Kristina Stanley
The founder of Fictionary explains how it can assist writers in improving the plots, characters and pacing in their stories.
10 snips
Jun 16, 2023 • 52min
SPS-389: Forging a Career with Epic Fantasy - with Ryan Cahill
Ryan Cahill couldn’t work after moving to New Zealand, so he built a career from writing Epic Fantasy instead.
Jun 9, 2023 • 43min
SPS-388: Don't Hide Behind Your Book - with Isabelle Knight
Readers, agents and the press often care more about how you are and why you write than what you write.
Jun 2, 2023 • 45min
SPS-387: Optimise Your Author Website - with Stuart Grant
Stuart Grant isn’t just a key member of the SPS team – he’s also the highest rated web designer on Reedsy.
May 26, 2023 • 58min
SPS-386: Traditionally Published, Twice - with Georgina Cross
May 19, 2023 • 52min
SPS-385: Accessibility for Authors - with Jeff Adams & Michele Lucchini
As much as 20% of the population has a disability – Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini discuss how to expand our content to include everyone.
May 12, 2023 • 52min
SPS-384: Kickstarters & Collaborations - with Martha Carr
Martha Carr explains how to kill it with crowdsourcing and world-building collaborations.
May 5, 2023 • 49min
SPS-383: Launchpad: Where Careers Take Off - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
With Launchpad about to open, Mark and James discuss the careers the course has helped build.
