The Self Publishing Show

SPS-355: BONUS EPISODE! Conquer NaNoWriMo with SPF - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 30.10.2022 19:44 ↓

Join SPF team members and some celebrity writing guests for webinars, writing sprints, and more encouragement to keep you writing toward your goals during NaNoWriMo 2022.

SPS-353: An Insider's Guide to Ghostwriting - with Cara Thurlbourn 21.10.2022 52:00 ↓

Cara Thurlbourn has ghostwritten books for some big name authors… and even some where there's been no author at all!

SPS-352: Reverse-Engineering a Story - with Michael Webb 14.10.2022 55:04 ↓

Michael Webb describes how a brutal editing experience taught him to write better stories.

SPS-351: How to Boost Your Book Sales - with Clayton Noblit 07.10.2022 51:43 ↓

Written Word Media (Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy) explain how they help authors reach new readers and drive downloads of their books.

SPS-350: Live from the NINC Conference 2022 - with Dave Chesson & Julia Spencer-Fleming 30.09.2022 41:01 ↓

Recorded in front of a live audience at the NINC 2022 conference, grab some insight on the latest self-publishing tech and top tips to help improve your writing craft with special guests Dave Chesson and Julia Spencer-Fleming.

SPS-349: Taking Off With TikTok - with A.P Beswick 23.09.2022 57:45 ↓

Adam Beswick is using daily TikTok videos to quickly kickstart his indie author career.

SPS-348: Building a Brand-Consistent Backlist - with Olivia Hayle 16.09.2022 53:18 ↓

Learn how Olivia Hayle brought in seven figures of annual revenue simply by writing more books.

SPS-347: The Brains Behind Beautiful Books - with Brad Andalman 09.09.2022 44:45 ↓

Two ex-Pixar employees created the gold standard for book formatting. Will Vellum come to PC?

SPS-346: The Magic of the SPF Foundation - with Britt Andrews 02.09.2022 40:12 ↓

Two years after getting laid off from her hospital job, Britt Andrew's books have made over half a million dollars.

SPS-345: Selling Books With Subscriptions - with Emilia Rose 26.08.2022 46:25 ↓

Emilia Rose discusses the challenges and rewards of writing directly for her readers and generating income that doesn't come via a retailer.

SPS-344: W.F. Howes: The Indie Audiobook Publisher - with Craig Thomson 19.08.2022 54:09 ↓

Audiobooks are one of publishing's biggest growth markets – here's what W.F. Howes can do to get your books out there.

SPS-343: The Non-Fiction Publishing Plan - with Stephanie Chandler 12.08.2022 35:21 ↓

Stephanie Chandler quit a Silicon Valley job to open a bookstore. Now she helps non-fiction authors find their audience!

SPS-342: Empowering Indie Authors - with Cara Alwill 05.08.2022 43:12 ↓

Cara Alwill always wished she had a mentor, so now she writes self-help books to encourage other women to pursue their dreams.

SPS-341: Writing Into Retirement - with M. Lee Prescott 29.07.2022 31:17 ↓

Mary Lee Prescott is happily busy working on her second career. Writing used to be a hobby but now that she'd 'retired' she's working full steam ahead in both the mystery and romance genres.

SPS-340: The Self Publishing Show Live! 2022 (Show Recap) - Mark Dawson & James Blatch 22.07.2022 59:52 ↓

After a 2-year enforced hiatus, the Self Publishing Show Live! returned to London in 2022 - this time for a two-day run. This episode recaps the wide variety of speakers and presentations on offer ahead of the launch of the show's recorded sessions.

SPS-339: Back to School: Selling Children's Books - with Daniel Jude Miller 15.07.2022 45:21 ↓

How writer and illustrator Daniel Jude Miller makes a living entirely through school visits.

SPS-338: Writing Authentic Characters - with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer 08.07.2022 40:26 ↓

As a member of the Choctaw tribe, Sarah explains the importance of writing characters sensitively and authentically.

SPS-337: PR Services for Authors - with Lilian Sue 01.07.2022 41:08 ↓

Lilian Sue is a PR coach and publicist helping authors develop healthy mindsets and strategies.

SPS-336: Kobo Writing Life: Reach New Readers - with Tara Cremin 24.06.2022 40:54 ↓

Kobo's Tara Cremin explains why you're leaving millions of readers on the table.

SPS-335: Publishing the New Poirot - with Sophie Hannah 17.06.2022 1:01:19 ↓

Currently teaching a writing course at Cambridge University, Sophie Hannah discusses the publishing routes available to new authors.

SPS-333: Building Better Worlds: Special Effects & Writing - with Chrissy Metge 03.06.2022 43:33 ↓

Chrissy Metge isn't just an author of children's books – she also works on the special effects for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

SPS-332: MiblArt: Cover Design During the War - with Julia Rozdobudko 27.05.2022 46:26 ↓

Julia had to flee Ukraine due to the war, yet MiblArt's work as a book cover design company continues.

SPS-331: Websites for Writers - with Stuart Grant 20.05.2022 43:08 ↓

Ace author website designer, Stuart Grant, explains why every author needs a site and how to go about securing one that's going to help you sell more books.