James talks to Joe Solari, the man responsible for the world’s largest gathering of indie authors and Darren Hardy, from... more

Nick Thacker VP of Author Success at Draft2Digital joins James to dive into what's new and what D2D can offer... more

James talks to Marco Moutinho from Dibbly, a content creation platform, which can help you with freelance services. Dibbly also... more

This week James talks to bestseller Suzy K Quinn and editor Adam Strange from Kevin Anderson & Associates, who brings... more

Join James and Carlyn Robertson from BookBub talking about what's new at BookBub and what BookBub can offer.

A fast emerging aspect of indie marketing is direct selling. Bookvault have risen quickly to the top of many authors... more

Vellum is the gold standard for editing your book ready for publication. Listen as James Blatch talks to Brad West... more

Listen as James talks to Mike Hourigan who is the Vice President of Marketing at Written Word Media, where he... more

Join James and the numbers man, Alex Newton from K-lytics who digs beneath the Romantasy data and explains current trends

Join James Blatch and Stuart Grant from Digital Authors Toolkit and also the highest rated web designer on Reedsy, as... more

Join James and Victoria Gerken from Podium Audio as they discuss how audio is exploding the world of publishing and... more

Join James Blatch and Chris Banks as James reveals the speakers and sponsors attending the Self Publishing Show Live in... more

Join James Blatch as he takes on a hot topic of the moment, AI, and how it impacts authors and... more

Tune into this week’s episode of the Self Publishing Show to hear more from Michael, including whether selling direct would... more

Marc Reklau went from struggling writer to earning seven-figures, all by applying the same self-help advice he writes about in... more

Tired of tweaking your Amazon Ad keywords? Let Merch Jar automate the process for you.

From novelist to tabletop game creator, Paddy Finn explains how he created a seven-figure company in an industry where the... more

Danica Favorite describes the benefits of releasing wide with PD and how you can have a say on the future... more

Bypass royalty cuts and sell your paperbacks and hardcovers direct to your readers with Bookvault.

Michaelbrent Collins is a bestselling trad- and indie-published author and screenwriter who teaches writers the principles of writing success.

Mark Dawson embarks on a solo episode exploring how authors can optimise the time available to them to write (and... more

As an Australian living in South Africa, Tony Park explains what he does to make sure he reflects African places,... more

Getting reviews and reader feedback can be difficult. The Pigeonhole is a new way to transform your relationship with your... more

Veteran podcaster and SEO expert Thomas Umstattd explains what the Christian market is and what authors need to consider when... more

As Launchpad prepares to welcome new students, Mark Dawson breaks down his top ten tips for aspiring authors.

With a quarter of Amazon categories not having their own bestseller rankings, it’s important to choose ones that’ll help promote... more

Self-publishing veteran Joanna Penn talks about her new non-fiction book “Writing the Shadow” and where her writing career will go... more

Book covers, translations, audiobooks – these can all cost a lot of money and put off promising writers. Draft2Digital wants... more

Laura Burton almost gave up on writing after getting a bad review from someone she knew. Then she found the... more

A.I. is a fast-developing field, and it’s important for authors to use it both effectively and ethically.

Lloyd Richards’ novel flopped 11 years ago. A single TikTok video sent it to the top of the US Amazon... more

As the Self Publishing Show hits its 400th episode, Mark and James take a look at how the industry has... more

Dialogue expert Jeff Elkins explains how the way our characters talk influences the way our readers view their personalities.

Damon Courtney’s BookFunnel is the perfect way to distribute your audiobooks outside of traditional store systems.

SPS Live 2023 was our biggest conference yet – Mark and James take a look at the highlights.

It’s important to connect with your audience in a way that’s meaningful to them – Book Rockstar can show you... more

Rosa Lee only started writing two years ago, but a surprise viral video on Tiktok means she’s now a full... more

Ricci Wolman explains the various services Written Word Media offers plus the recent partnership with Hello Books.

Dave Cohen is a stand-up comic who’s written for TV shows including Not Going Out and My Family – now... more

Andrea Wilk and Freya von Korff are bestselling authors living in Germany – here’s why you should be translating your... more

The founder of Fictionary explains how it can assist writers in improving the plots, characters and pacing in their stories.

Ryan Cahill couldn’t work after moving to New Zealand, so he built a career from writing Epic Fantasy instead.

Readers, agents and the press often care more about how you are and why you write than what you write.

Stuart Grant isn’t just a key member of the SPS team – he’s also the highest rated web designer on... more

As much as 20% of the population has a disability – Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini discuss how to expand... more

Martha Carr explains how to kill it with crowdsourcing and world-building collaborations.

With Launchpad about to open, Mark and James discuss the careers the course has helped build.

A book can lend kudos to a subject-matter expert, but only if they know how to get them into the... more

Kindle Storyteller finalist Clare Lydon describes the changing landscape of LGBTQ+ romance novels.

Mark and James break down the full SPS Live 2023 conference schedule. Tickets available now!

Stuart Bache explains the emerging trends in cover design and the potential opportunities – and pitfalls – as a result... more

Dakota Krout runs a seven-figure publishing house for one of the fastest growing genres: LitRPG.

Caroline Lutz explains how she makes six figures a year selling books to an exclusively French audience.

Reedsy co-founder Ricardo Fayet delivers useful tips for running effective Amazon Ad campaigns.

Having interviewed Hollywood filmmakers on the secrets of storytelling, John Gaspard passes those tips onto novelists.

Normally a historical fiction author, Margaret Skea describes the process of switching genre to write the biography of Ruth Hadley.

Elizabeth Ann West explains why both stories from the past and technology of the future can be lucrative for authors.

Kate Pickford has written for films, for other authors, and on mass collaborations for charity. Now she’s a six-figure author... more

Catharina Maura explains how TikTok launched her to the top of Amazon charts worldwide.

SPF Foundation winner Halima Khatun explains how she combines her experience in PR with her new writing career.

SPF tutor and Author Accelerator founder Jennie Nash explains what a book coach is and how authors benefit from editing... more

Dominika Best is a screenwriter, director and VFX artist – how does she apply these skills to writing novels?

Peter Gibbons won the 2022 Kindle Storyteller award only a year after self-publishing his first book, and is now a... more

Having written separately for over a decade, Kerrie and Chuck decided to pool their talents and supercharge two careers at... more

Avery Maxwell was a stay at home mother home-schooling four kids. How did she make the jump to full-time indie... more

Mark Dawson reflects on ten years as an indie author and, after five million books sold, what lies ahead.

Alex Foster describes what it was like working as John McAfee’s ghostwriter and what others can expect from working in... more

Sometimes authors are so focussed on being productive now, they fail to plan for the future.

Ex-cop and non-fiction author Patrick O’Donnell explains how he’s moving across to writing crime fiction.

Prolific author John Logsdon explains how the Author Helper Suite can help writers calculate their success.

Bestselling crime author JM Dalgliesh divulges how he balances realism with telling a page-turning story.

Bestselling author Nick Thacker explains the benefits of Author.Email and how to make the most of your mailing list.

In a bonus episode of the Self Publishing Show, Mark and James celebrate the grand opening of the Self Publishing... more

Krissi Dallas explains how she went full-time publishing episodic YA Kindle Vella chapters.

Join SPF team members and some celebrity writing guests for webinars, writing sprints, and more encouragement to keep you writing... more

Cara Thurlbourn has ghostwritten books for some big name authors… and even some where there’s been no author at all!

Michael Webb describes how a brutal editing experience taught him to write better stories.

Written Word Media (Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy) explain how they help authors reach new readers and drive downloads of their books.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the NINC 2022 conference, grab some insight on the latest self-publishing tech... more

Adam Beswick is using daily TikTok videos to quickly kickstart his indie author career.

Learn how Olivia Hayle brought in seven figures of annual revenue simply by writing more books.

Two ex-Pixar employees created the gold standard for book formatting. Will Vellum come to PC?

Two years after getting laid off from her hospital job, Britt Andrew’s books have made over half a million dollars.

Emilia Rose discusses the challenges and rewards of writing directly for her readers and generating income that doesn’t come via... more

Audiobooks are one of publishing’s biggest growth markets – here’s what W.F. Howes can do to get your books out... more

Stephanie Chandler quit a Silicon Valley job to open a bookstore. Now she helps non-fiction authors find their audience!

Cara Alwill always wished she had a mentor, so now she writes self-help books to encourage other women to pursue... more

Mary Lee Prescott is happily busy working on her second career. Writing used to be a hobby but now that... more

After a 2-year enforced hiatus, the Self Publishing Show Live! returned to London in 2022 - this time for a... more

How writer and illustrator Daniel Jude Miller makes a living entirely through school visits.

As a member of the Choctaw tribe, Sarah explains the importance of writing characters sensitively and authentically.

Lilian Sue is a PR coach and publicist helping authors develop healthy mindsets and strategies.

Kobo’s Tara Cremin explains why you’re leaving millions of readers on the table.

Currently teaching a writing course at Cambridge University, Sophie Hannah discusses the publishing routes available to new authors.

Chrissy Metge isn’t just an author of children’s books – she also works on the special effects for some of... more

Julia had to flee Ukraine due to the war, yet MiblArt’s work as a book cover design company continues.

Ace author website designer, Stuart Grant, explains why every author needs a site and how to go about securing one... more

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

So how do you get started as an indie author? Let multi-million selling indie superstar Mark Dawson and newbie author... more

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

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

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

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

Two publishing aggregate giants become one.

In a special episode of the Self Publishing Show, Anton Eine calls in from Ukraine to discuss the ongoing war... more

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

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

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

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

C.R. Rowenson explains why magic isn’t just a way to explain the impossible.

With 88 books under her belt, Sarah Noffke explains how authors can avoid the dreaded burnout.

Two co-writing sisters have taken to TikTok with bestselling results.

Writing a successful book and marketing a successful book should be one and the same thing.

There are countless sub-genres in Romance – you need to understand the reader expectations for each

Self-publishing isn’t just for books. Introducing the future of digital magazines.

Kelly Rinnes discusses how Spectrum helps authors publish audiobooks worldwide.

Rachel McLean won this year’s Kindle Storyteller award. How did she go from selling a few books a day to... more

The Self Publishing Formula Podcast: How to Succeed as an Indie Author with Tips, Tools, Stories and Interviews from a... more

The pandemic shook up readers’ buying habits. But how did it change the way we publish books around the world?

Short stories are usually harder to sell, yet many authors are writing together in anthologies. Why?

Writing books can be quite a static job. Here’s how (and why) you should keep physically active.

It’s important to craft a world readers can lose themselves in. Here’s how!

Tune in to discover how to sell audiobooks through every major distributor worldwide.

Stories are what the human mind uses to understand the world – both the good and the bad. David Chrissinger... more

Every manuscript needs to go through editing. The question is, what kind does yours need?

Literary Fiction often stands apart from genre fiction… but what actually defines it?

For a special 300th episode of the Self Publishing Show, Mark and James take a look back at some of... more

Ricardo Fayet co-founded Reedsy, an online marketplace offering every service an indie author could ever need. But did you know... more

Fed up of using half a dozen different tools to produce a book? Atticus might be the answer.

What authors want and what readers want aren’t always the same – the importance of balancing art with commerce.

Suzy has written multiple bestselling novels and even presented an SPF course about maximising a book's chance of success. Now... more

How to write a successful novel using the discovery (or 'pantsing') method.

It’s one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. So how can authors use it to their... more

Addiction almost led to Kathrin Hutson giving up her dream of becoming an author; now she’s a ghostwriting powerhouse penning... more

Mikey Campling loves writing whodunnits, but it’s no mystery as to which courses contributed to his success..

Plenty of us struggle to get in the flow as often as we'd like – Brain.fm might just be the... more

Eric Maikranz took an unusual approach to getting his book turned into a movie – little did he know Mark... more

She was a New York Times bestseller with successful trad deals. So why did Gail Carriger make to switch to... more

Suffering from a case of dry and stodgy characters? It's time to meet the Dialogue Doctor.

BookLab is back! Three industry experts give Machelle Hanleigh advice on how to improve sales of her Paranormal Romance novel.

Book Brush is known for its easy-to-use artwork templates. Now authors can build their own book trailers, too.

With the industry in flux, Jane Freidman discusses what trad publishing is doing to keep up with the changes.

James Russell goes one step further than writing a children’s book series that flows into a middle-grade trilogy – he... more

Carlyn from BookBub explains how authors can utilise their ads platform, plus tips on how to snag one of their... more

Lucy explains how taking Mark's courses has led to her becoming one of the biggest romance writers in the business.

He co-presents the Writers, Ink podcast and is the man behind the Mastermind author group. J. Thorn’s new challenge: writing... more

Two editors, one book. James interviews those responsible for helping his book finally cross the finish line.

When two (or four, or eighteen) minds are better than one – how to collaborate as an author.

How to maximise the effectiveness of both POD book services.

Qualified flying instructor Nathan Van Coops explains why he loves to write time-travel novels part-time.

Flesh out your characters and shake up your writing with the Emotion Thesaurus.

Prolific sci-fi author Lindsay Buroker explains how uploading her books to YouTube brought in a four-figure monthly income.

How BookFunnel's new features can help you deliver advance audiobook review copies.

Collect sales data from multiple stores and platforms without compromising your data.