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SPS-394: Writing for Books, Film & TV – with Tim Sullivan
Writing a book is something filmaker, Tim Sullivan, always wanted to do. When he couldn’t find agents for it, however, he turned to one...
James Blatch
Jul 21, 202343 min read


SPS-393: Reach More Readers with WWM & Hello Books – with Ricci Wolman
Marketing your book on multiple platforms can be a hasstle, taking up much more time than needed and feeling like navigating 3-4...
James Blatch
Jul 14, 202337 min read


SPS-392: How to Add Comedy to Your Writing – with Dave Cohen
“I’m scared to write comedy” Is something comedy writer, Dave Cohen, has heard multiple times from authors in any genre. Today he joins...
James Blatch
Jul 7, 202339 min read


SPS-391: Germany: the 3rd Biggest Book Market – with A.D. Wilk & Freya von Korff
The three biggest book markets of the world are America, China, and Germany. In the last couple of years, Germany specifically has seen a...
James Blatch
Jun 30, 202340 min read


SPS-390: How to Sharpen Your Story – with Kristina Stanley
Many authors know the intimidating feeling of editing a first draft. Fictionary is a tool that can help with that feeling. Kristina...
James Blatch
Jun 23, 202331 min read


SPS-389: Forging a Career with Epic Fantasy – with Ryan Cahill
Epic fantasy is known for it’s massive scope and lengthy tales. Mark and James come to this week to meet self published Ryan Cahill to...
James Blatch
Jun 16, 202342 min read


SPS-388: Don’t Hide Behind Your Book – with Isabelle Knight
Gone are the days of describing the plot of your book to market yourself. PR expert, Isabelle Knight, comes to the show this week to...
James Blatch
Jun 9, 202332 min read


SPS-387: Optimise Your Author Website – with Stuart Grant
As an author, how important is having a website- really? According to Stuart Grant- It is an integral way to keep your readers informed....
James Blatch
Jun 2, 202336 min read


SPS-386: Traditionally Published, Twice – with Georgina Cross
What happens when you garner the interest in two separate publishing houses and decide to do them both? Well Georgina Cross has decided...
James Blatch
May 26, 202346 min read


SPS-385: Accessibility for Authors – with Jeff Adams & Michele Lucchini
Did you know that there is an entire audience that you may be missing with your marketing entirely? For those with disabilities,...
James Blatch
May 19, 202334 min read


SPS-384: Kickstarters & Collaborations – with Martha Carr
Marketing is one of the more perplexing aspects of releasing an indie title. Could Kickstarter be a viable option? Martha Carr, an author...
James Blatch
May 12, 202338 min read


SPS-383: Launchpad: Where Careers Take Off – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
Mark and James sit down for a chat about the upcoming enrollment of their ‘Launchpad’ course for authors wanting to turn writing into a...
James Blatch
May 5, 202339 min read


SPS-382: You Must Market Your Book – with Honorée Corder
As a professsional, publishing a book is one of the best ways to market yourself. Honoree Corder, a coach with insights on selling...
James Blatch
Apr 28, 202338 min read


SPS-381: The Wide Appeal of Sapphic Romance – with Clare Lydon
Kindle Storyteller Award nominee Claire Lydon built a readership from heartfelt romance and perfect kiss scenes. She joins the...
James Blatch
Apr 21, 202339 min read


SPS-380: SPS Live! 2023: The Final Line-Up – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
With the conference around the corner, Mark Dawson and James Blatch sit down to discuss the programming and points of interest in the...
James Blatch
Apr 11, 202326 min read


SPS-379: AI Artwork for Authors – with Stuart Bache
Stuart Blache- a book cover designer with strong roots in the indie publishing scene, makes an appearance on the Self Publishing Show....
James Blatch
Apr 7, 202355 min read


SPS-378: LitRPG: Telling a Story With Numbers – with Dakota Krout
Lit RPG is a steadily growing genre that blends the medium of game and literature. Dakota Krout, a cornerstone author of the Lit RPG,...
James Blatch
Mar 31, 202342 min read


SPS-377: The French eBook Revolution – with Caroline Lutz
Caroline Lutz, an Author who writes under an American pen name in the French market, shares insights into her sucesses. Why does the...
James Blatch
Mar 24, 202336 min read


SPS-376: Reedsy’s Amazon Ads for Authors – with Ricardo Fayet
Marketing your book seems like a confusing endeavour- with platform differences and confusion towards reaching new readers. Ricardo Fayet...
James Blatch
Mar 17, 202344 min read


SPS-375: The Popcorn Principles: Screenwriting Tips for Authors – with John Gaspard
John Gaspard returns to the Self Publishing Show with insight into his film-influenced writing structure. He details the skills that help...
James Blatch
Mar 10, 202338 min read
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