When is it a good time to translate your books into another language or turn them into audiobooks? Alex Newton walks James through some...

When it comes to marketing books, anthologies can do authors the great service of exposing them to new readers. Carol Van Natta walks...

By its nature, being an author is a sedentary job. Former fitness trainer David Viergutz has advice for writers who want to ensure they...

What goes on behind the scenes of a book’s setting is often as important as what readers eventually experience. Angeline Trevena is an...

With the consumption of audio products on the rise, despite fewer commuters due to the global pandemic, authors are finding more options...

Whatever we’re writing, hooking readers depends on good storytelling. Dave Chrisinger shares with James some of the best storytelling...

Tiffany Yates Martin began proofreading for the Big Six as a way to support her acting career. Now she writes books for authors learning...

Are book genres defined by one very simple thing: reader expectations? Roz Morris and James try to solve this eternal riddle. Show Notes...

Mark and James celebrate 300 episodes of the Self-Publishing Show with highlights, memories, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the work...

Navigating all the steps required to publish a book can be daunting. Ricardo Fayet and his team at Reedsy take some of the mystery out of...

Dave Chesson, creator of Publisher Rocket, has ambitiously created an all-in-one software for authors that helps you write, edit,...

After writing a few books, romance author Melanie Harlow took a step back and asked both herself and her readers what was working in her...

Are there a specific set of skills an author can apply in order to write a best-selling book? Suzy K Quinn discusses the value of knowing...

Patricia McLinn has seen it all when it comes to the writing and publishing world. She’s been a journalist, a traditionally published...

Is TikTok just another social media time suck? Jayne Rylon and Lila Dubois don’t think so. On this episode, they share where they think...

Kathrin Hutson had a difficult start in life and a few run ins with the law. Help from those around her, who saw her potential, an...

Former schoolteacher Michael Campling has been practising his craft since before the self-publishing revolution. Now, with the help of...

Every writer needs to find a way to spend focused time being creative. Brian.fm is a science-based app that uses sound and music to help...

D. Eric Maikranz took a unique approach to getting reader eyeballs on his book. His time in Silicon Valley taught him the value of...

Hybrid author Gail Carriger has some great tips for authors about negotiating contractual clauses, connecting with your fan base, and the...