The Self Publishing Show

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.

SPS-330: Getting Ready for The Self Publishing Show Live! - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 13.05.2022 44:08 ↓

Two years on and it's back! Mark and James talk you through the exciting schedule for this year's upcoming two-day SPS event in London.

SPS-329: Self-Publishing Fundamentals - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 06.05.2022 43:32 ↓

So how do you get started as an indie author? Let multi-million selling indie superstar Mark Dawson and newbie author James Blatch be your guides!

SPS-328: Marie Force Be With You! 10 Million Copies Sold and Counting... 29.04.2022 57:02 ↓

Indie author superstar, Marie Force, on what it takes to keep your readers coming back for more.

SPS-327: From Writing Conference to Writing Career - with Benedict Brown 22.04.2022 1:04:00 ↓

Benedict Brown had almost given up on writing until he attended the Self Publishing Show Live. Now he's a full-time author!

SPS-326: Six Figures in Her First Year - with Nora Phoenix 15.04.2022 53:20 ↓

Nora Phoenix jumped straight into full-time writing with a six-figure salary… without running paid advertising.

SPS-325: SPS-325: Fat Vampire: From Book to TV - with Johnny B. Truant 08.04.2022 1:02:03 ↓

Johnny B. Truant discusses Sterling & Stone, writing over 100 books, and his upcoming TV adaptation.

SPS-323: Why Did Draft2Digital Acquire Smashwords? - with Kevin Tumlinson 25.03.2022 49:54 ↓

Two publishing aggregate giants become one.

SPS-322: Writers Without Borders - with Anton Eine 17.03.2022 50:46 ↓

In a special episode of the Self Publishing Show, Anton Eine calls in from Ukraine to discuss the ongoing war and how it has affected his writing and publishing process.

SPS-321: The Magic of Audiobook Podcasts - with John Gaspard 11.03.2022 46:27 ↓

Discover how releasing your audiobook as a weekly podcast can drive sales.

SPS-320: How to Balance Writing with a Busy Lifestyle - with Michael La Ronn 04.03.2022 46:31 ↓

Following a near-death experience, Michael La Ronn juggles writing with family life and a full-time job.

SPS-319: Hitting #1 with a 2-Year Old Book - with Amy Daws 25.02.2022 51:23 ↓

Discover how Amy Daws reached the top of the charts without a new release.

SPS-318: Rising From Non-Writer to Amazon #1 - with Meghan Quinn 18.02.2022 56:55 ↓

When Meghan Quinn got fired while planning to adopt, she knew she had to make a full-time career out of writing.