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SPS-419: Targeting Trad Readers – with Michael R. Miller
Michael R. Miller found a passion for writing while studying law- only to see success once he took the plunge and became an independently...
James Blatch
Feb 9, 202429 min read


SPS-416: Storytelling on the Tabletop – with Paddy Finn
We all know you can self publish books, but what about supplementary material for games? Paddy Finn writes for DND sourcebooks, a kind of...
James Blatch
Dec 22, 202338 min read


SPS-413: Living the Bestseller Life – with Michaelbrent Collings
Genre swapping from Horror to romance, Published both as an indie and traditionally, a few screenplays, and a Unique name- Michaelbrent...
James Blatch
Dec 1, 202335 min read


SPS-410: Selling Serials with The Pigeonhole – with Mark Blayney
In the words of Mark Blaney “Getting reviews is like pulling teeth”. This is a common sentiment among newer authors, struggling to find a...
James Blatch
Nov 10, 202326 min read


SPS-409: Catering for the Christian Market – with Thomas Umstattd
Websites for authors, Podcasting for authors, and the separated Christiaan publishing market. Thomas Ummstadt, a fellow podcaster whose...
James Blatch
Nov 3, 202335 min read


SPS-408: Essential Tips for New Authors – with Mark Dawson
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...
James Blatch
Oct 27, 202335 min read


SPS-406: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words – with Joanna Penn
Writing can often be emotionally charged or even therapeutic for those who write. But what does that emotionally charged writing say...
James Blatch
Oct 13, 202345 min read


SPS-405: Is A.I. a Help or a Hindrance? – with Mark Dawson
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...
James Blatch
Oct 6, 202326 min read


SPS-404: Making Self Publishing More Affordable – with Dan Wood
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...
James Blatch
Sep 29, 202336 min read


SPS-403: Fairytale Endings From Ads for Authors – with Laura Burton
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....
James Blatch
Sep 22, 202341 min read


SPS-402: How to Use A.I. in Your Marketing – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
AI tools are highly controversial yet beginning to make waves in creative industries. With facebook advertizing leaning into AI ads, and...
James Blatch
Sep 15, 202336 min read


SPS-401: Breathe Life Into Old Books with TikTok – with Lloyd & Marguerite Richards
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...
James Blatch
Sep 8, 202329 min read


SPS-399: The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now – with Jeff Elkins
What is ‘too much dialogue’ and why do my fight scenes feel dull? In writing, conversation is an unspoken hero for pacing and engaging...
James Blatch
Aug 25, 202338 min read


SPS-398: Sell Audiobooks Direct with BookFunnel – with Damon Courtney
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...
James Blatch
Aug 18, 202340 min read


SPS-397: The Self Publishing Show Live! 2023 (Show Recap)
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...
James Blatch
Aug 11, 202333 min read


SPS-396: Become a Book Rockstar – with Aryn Van Dyke
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...
James Blatch
Aug 4, 202331 min read


SPS-395: Dominating the Dark Romance Charts – with Rosa Lee
Booktok is a powerful audience that can push book sales through the roof, yet many authors struggle with the platform. Rosa Lee, however,...
James Blatch
Jul 28, 202339 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
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