SPF PODCAST ARCHIVE

Direct sales. A phrase being echoed across Writing conferences and writing spaces currently. Independent authors are now- more than ever-...

Genre swapping from Horror to romance, Published both as an indie and traditionally, a few screenplays, and a Unique name- Michaelbrent...

As self published authors we often don’t feel like there’s enough time in the day- with our many projects, or writing, and remembering to...

Tony Park is an author best known for his vivid use of specific settings in his writing. But how do you convey Authentic settings? Who...

In the words of Mark Blaney “Getting reviews is like pulling teeth”. This is a common sentiment among newer authors, struggling to find a...

Websites for authors, Podcasting for authors, and the separated Christiaan publishing market. Thomas Ummstadt, a fellow podcaster whose...

What was it like for Mark Dawson to dip his toes into publishing? And does he have advice for new writers? Well of course he does! With...

With recent changes to Amazon KDP’s metadata system, Authors are now presented with a wide array of categories! But is this a good thing?...

Writing can often be emotionally charged or even therapeutic for those who write. But what does that emotionally charged writing say...

Mark solo’s this weeks episode with a chat about AI. What tools does he use? What trends does he see? What concerns does he have going...

Trying to go wide with your publishing can be a headache of a task. Managing all the retailers and putting together all the resources to...

In the emerging popularity of dark romance as a genre on Tik Tok, Laura Burton leveraged the platform to defy what her friends told her....

AI tools are highly controversial yet beginning to make waves in creative industries. With facebook advertizing leaning into AI ads, and...

Most authors dream of having a viral piece of media push their book to new heights. This was the very reality for LLoyd when Margueritte...

After 399 episodes of the Self publishing show, James Blatch quizzes Mark Dawson on some of the early episodes of the show. Does he...

What is ‘too much dialogue’ and why do my fight scenes feel dull? In writing, conversation is an unspoken hero for pacing and engaging...

Damon Courtney, the creator of Bookfunnel returns to the podcast to speak about recent features of the app and what it can do for authors...

A couple of weeks after the SPF Live show, Mark and James sit down to talk about how it went, what was shown, and where you can find it...

Who is your audience, really? And are you catering to them? Is there a way to cater to them more? All of these questions are things Aryn...

Booktok is a powerful audience that can push book sales through the roof, yet many authors struggle with the platform. Rosa Lee, however,...