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
Feb 17, 2023 • 58min
SPS-372: Anyone Can Be an Author - with Kate Pickford
Kate Pickford has written for films, for other authors, and on mass collaborations for charity. Now she’s a six-figure author writing books for herself.
Feb 9, 2023 • 51min
SPS-371: From Accountant to Author in 2 Years - with Catharina Maura
Catharina Maura explains how TikTok launched her to the top of Amazon charts worldwide.
Feb 3, 2023 • 46min
SPS-370: Priceless Publicity for Authors - with Halima Khatun
SPF Foundation winner Halima Khatun explains how she combines her experience in PR with her new writing career.
Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
SPS-369: Training with a Book Coach - with Jennie Nash
SPF tutor and Author Accelerator founder Jennie Nash explains what a book coach is and how authors benefit from editing throughout the writing process.
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
SPS-368: SPS-368: Indie Storytelling: Writing Books & Movies - with Dominika Best
Dominika Best is a screenwriter, director and VFX artist – how does she apply these skills to writing novels?
Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
SPS-367: The New Kindle Storyteller Award Winner - with Peter Gibbons
Peter Gibbons won the 2022 Kindle Storyteller award only a year after self-publishing his first book, and is now a full-time author.
Jan 6, 2023 • 44min
SPS-366: Why 2 Authors are Better Than 1 - with Kerrie Flanagan & Chuck Harrelson
Having written separately for over a decade, Kerrie and Chuck decided to pool their talents and supercharge two careers at once.
Dec 30, 2022 • 46min
SPS-365: The Challenges New Authors Face - with Avery Maxwell
Avery Maxwell was a stay at home mother home-schooling four kids. How did she make the jump to full-time indie author?
Dec 23, 2022 • 50min
SPS-364: Ten Years of Indie Publishing - with Mark Dawson and James Blatch
Mark Dawson reflects on ten years as an indie author and, after five million books sold, what lies ahead.
Dec 16, 2022 • 56min
SPS-363: Writing With the Devil - with Alex Cody Foster
Alex Foster describes what it was like working as John McAfee’s ghostwriter and what others can expect from working in the business.
