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Formula Indie AmericaFORMULA INDIE AMERICA 19.4.2025Jenny Maybee – On My Way Perpetuate The Struggle – Mom (WTF Mix Liv Hanna – GOODNIGHT Starla Angus - Powerful Filthy RichTL Total Life - DreamingChas Got the Spins - The Electric CarouselJES - Stay the nightMitchell Bobby Gaskin - Beautiful Just the Way You AreGin Wife- Comedian May – Alone Midnight Sky – White Heat Julia Kate – Fake Friends Shah – Da Weekend Jezeb – RESOLUTE TUSK! – SAVEME Larry Karpenko – Little...
2025-04-192h 45
Cops and Writers Podcast194 Having Fun With Cara Clare and James Blatch of The Indie Writers Club Podcast!Send us a textToday’s show is for you authors out there who want to up their writing game, or just have a laugh, because we had a lot of fun recording this episode. I traveled across the pond, virtually, to Jolly Old England and was lucky enough to have Cara Clare and James Blatch from the Indie Writers Club Podcast on the show today. Cara Clare a prolific author who has penned over 47 books, is known for her steamy paranormal and fantasy worlds, Cara's the queen of "...
2024-11-031h 21
Old Rockers PodcastS2:E2 Matt OwensMatt is a British-born singer-songwriter and musician. He first came to prominence as founder member of Indie-Folk band, Noah And The Whale. Releasing four albums, they achieved huge success in the UK and overseas, selling over one million albums in the UK alone. The band toured the world between 2006 and 2014, playing hundreds of festivals, including Austin City Limits, Fuji Rocks and Lollapalooza, as well as touring with the likes of Arcade Fire, Bahamas and Laura Marling.February 2019 saw the release of Matt's debut solo album, Whiskey And Orchids, to widespread critical acclaim. Including a 2-Star review in...
2023-11-1957 min
Cops and Writers Podcast131 Dive deep into your story! Join best-selling indie superstar, Jodi Burnett, as she immerses herself in a solo writer's retreat in picturesque Scotland.Send us a textToday on the show, we are going to the land of haggis, kilts, bagpipes, delicious ale, and the best James Bond, Sean Connery. Yes, we are going to Scotland, where we welcome back returning guest: best-selling indie superstar Author Jodi Burnett.We join Jodi in Scotland, where she is on a solo writer’s retreat. Jodi is doing research for an upcoming novel and has completely immersed herself in the location getting the words in and soaking up the culture. If you hav...
2023-08-141h 02
Kobo Writing Life PodcastImportant Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson In today's episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the Self Publishing Formula and host of the Self Publishing Show podcast. Mark hardly needs an introduction – his presence in the world of self-publishing goes above and beyond, and it was great to have him join us for this episode. We...
2023-08-0839 minKobo Writing Life PodcastImportant Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson In today's episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the Self Publishing Formula and host of the Self Publishing Show podcast. Mark hardly needs an introduction – his presence in the world of self-publishing goes above and beyond, and it was great to have him join us for this episode. We...
2023-08-0839 min
London Writers' Salon#052: Orna Ross — How to Succeed as Indie Author, Marketing Essentials, Paying Yourself FirstPoet, novelist and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross, on her career from traditional to indie publishing and what it takes to succeed as an indie author. We talk about the benefits of self-publishing, marketing tips, reaching income goals, the '20 Books to 50k' goal, and why pushing past the 1st book is critical. She also tells us why paying yourself first is so important, even in the early days.*ABOUT ORNA ROSSOrna Ross is a bestselling and award-winning author of historical fiction and inspirational poetry. She is also...
2023-03-251h 07
Indie Author MagazineIssue #20 Indie Author Magazine Featuring Mark Dawson; Goal Setting, 7 Steps to Your Publishing Career, Choosing the Perfect Author Planner, How Spicy Romance Authors Turn Up the HeatIn this issue of Indie Author Magazine, learn how to plan for success by setting realistic goals for your author business. You’ll learn how to choose an author planner, keep track of writing time, and maximize your business day.
Read three key articles:
✓ Making The List: A Multi-Time Bestseller Recounts Her Road To The Top
✓ 10 Tips for: Choosing Your Perfect Planner
✓ Seven Steps To Your Perfect Five-Year Publishing Plan
You’ll also get to know author powerhouse Mark Dawson, who went from frustrated traditionally published author to clumsy and unsucc...
2023-02-021h 33
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Use Paid Advertising As Part Of Your Book Marketing With Mark DawsonHow can you use paid advertising as part of your book marketing strategy? How can you reach more readers and sell more books in the year ahead? Mark Dawson provides strategies and tips in this interview.
In the intro, publishing trends for 2023 [Written Word Media]; Apple AI narration; ChatGPT into Bing [The Verge]; Comments on Audible [Brandon Sanderson, Audiblegate]; TikTok ban and problems [Reuters, Rolling Stone]; my Pilgrimage Kickstarter.
Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, where you can get free ebook formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Get y...
2023-01-061h 01
The Self Publishing ShowTen Years of Indie Publishing - with Mark Dawson and James BlatchMark Dawson reflects on ten years as an indie author and, after five million books sold, what lies ahead.
2022-12-2349 min
The Self Publishing ShowSelf-Publishing Fundamentals - with Mark Dawson & James BlatchSo how do you get started as an indie author? Let multi-million selling indie superstar Mark Dawson and newbie author James Blatch be your guides!
2022-05-0643 minFormula Indie AmericaFORMULA INDIE AMERICA 25.04.2022MH – ErrorsMegawave – Mood Poisoning (feat. Laurieanne Creus) KingDex – DestinyJeff Symonds – Caroline Clash - DragraceMouth Sounds – LatelyVonrenzo – Wedding Song (Be My Bride)Corvus ||| Shimaelok FuwafuwaMicah Thunder – Mama's HouseBilly Cadden – One In Control (Tate Gregor Remix)Gxbriel – Is this what you wanted?Dropping Ugly – If It Were Me Jeff Lake – TodayZana Messia, Angelized – PhotoshoppedArgonauta – Love Is EverythingRat Bath – The Tale of Dead Ol’ FredJaye Madison...
2022-04-251h 53
The Hobcast Book ShowEpisode 66: London Book Fair 2022 Special Part 3 - with Mark DawsonWe made it! It's been an epic few days at the London Book Fair at Olympia, and in our concluding special Hobcast Book Show we speak to two of the key figures in the growth of indie publishing, Mark Dawson and Mark Stay.Mark Dawson is the multi-million selling author of three series including the John Milton series, but he's also the creator of the Self Publishing Formula courses which have helped thousands of writers fulfill their dream of becoming full-time authors. Mark Stay has also been highly influential in this area through his podcast The...
2022-04-081h 04
The Self Publishing ShowJoffe Books: The Gold Standard of Indie Publishers - with Jasper JoffeThe Self Publishing Formula Podcast: How to Succeed as an Indie Author with Tips, Tools, Stories and Interviews from a Best-Seller.
2021-12-1755 min
Dawson & WalsheKitsch DoomRecorded live, during the opening week of Kitsch Doom's solo show , 'Living Collage'.
Kitsch discussed their artistic journey, Culture Night takeover, and the big-screen premier of their film, 'The clothes wear you' at Indie Cork Film Festival. Kitsch spoke about the influence of gender theory, sociology, celebrity, and identity, sharing some insight into the characters they create, then embody as vehicles of expression.
Video -->> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YK0u3z_Mqc
Hosted by Alec Michael Wilson
with Videography by Make Shift Productions
Photography by Mark James Ha...
2021-11-3034 min
The Self Publishing ShowWhy a NYT Bestseller Switched From Trad to Indie - with Gail CarrigerShe was a New York Times bestseller with successful trad deals. So why did Gail Carriger make to switch to full-indie?
2021-07-3049 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe Magic Formula to Going Indie - with John GaspardAuthor John Gaspard on the trick to successfully switching from trad to indie with his magic-themed thrillers.
2021-02-261h 01
The Self Publishing Show10 Million Books Sold: Writing Like a Reader - with Marie ForceAn astronomical 10 million books sold. Indie author Marie Force reveals the secrets of her success.
2020-08-281h 11
The Self Publishing ShowPictionary: How to Self-Publish a Board Game - with Rob AngelThe self-publishing story behind an iconic game - with much to glean for indie authors.
2020-08-211h 01
The Self Publishing ShowSelf Publishing Sisters: Keeping it in the Family - with Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiThis podcast has featured wives retiring their husbands to assist with their indie author business and even a couple of writing brothers. But this week on the Self Publishing Show, we've got two self-publishing sisters: Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti.
2020-07-311h 12
The Self Publishing ShowCOVID-19: How it Impacted the Indie Industry - with Alex NewtonK-Lytic's Alex Newton on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted indie authors.
2020-07-2441 min
Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsUseful Marketing and Writing Techniques with Mark DawsonMark Dawson has developed many useful marketing and writing techniques for aspiring or developed authors. Through keeping his writing time structured and making the effort to understand Amazon’s advertising platform, he quickly found success as a self-published writer. Mark is well-known for his bestselling John Milton series, which follows the chilling encounters of a hired gun, with over a million copies sold. He is also the mastermind behind the esteemed Self Publishing Formula, where he educates authors around the world about writing and marketing through podcast episodes, blog posts, and online courses. His next publication and newest addition to...
2020-07-1344 min
The Editing PodcastMoving from traditional to indie publishing. With John A. ConnellLouise and Denise talk to Barry Award-nominated thriller writer John A. Connell about moving from Berkley (Penguin USA) to independent publishing.Listen To Find Out More About:Being a Hollywood camera operator ... Jurassic Park, Thelma and Louise, and NYPD BlueGetting a publishing contract with a major pressThe Mason Collins seriesWhen publishers are no longer investedMoving to independent publishingClawing back book rightsUsing movie experience to craft a novel's sceneBeyond writing: what indie publishers need to doChallenges and benefits of indie publishingBeing editedUseful organizationsWriting a series versus standalone novelsFuture projectsTop tips from JohnBuild...
2020-06-1735 min
The Self Publishing ShowMaking Money & Telling Good Stories - with Michael AnderleSerial bestseller Michael Anderle's take on his prolific output as a self-published author, his plans for an indie imprint and trad publishing.
2020-05-151h 11
The Self Publishing ShowKickstarting Your Indie Author Career - with Nicholas KotarFantasy writer Nicholas Kotar on how he kick-started his indie author career - with pointers on how you can do the same.
2020-05-0859 min
The Self Publishing ShowStoryOrigin: The One-Stop Shop For Indie Authors - with Evan GowEvan Gow talks about Story Origin, his online indie author community that comes packed with useful self-publishing tools and services.
2020-05-0144 min
The Self Publishing ShowUnder Pressure: Mental Health for Indie Authors - with James P. SumnerJames P. Sumner talks about the mental challenges facing writers and how he dealt with his own emotional struggles as a bestselling indie author.
2020-04-2456 min
The Self Publishing ShowLockdown: Coping Strategies for your Indie Author BusinessMost of us are in lockdown; but that doesn't mean you can't look after business and connect with readers.
2020-04-1755 min
The Self Publishing ShowGetting Into Libraries With Draft2Digital - Dan WoodDan Wood from supreme indie author support service, Draft2Digital, explains how self-published writers can expand their distribution by working with libraries.
2020-04-1042 min
The Self Publishing ShowAudio for Authors - with Joanna PennBestselling indie author and self-publishing expert, Joanna Penn, explains how authors can tap into the potentially lucrative fields of audiobooks and podcast production.
2020-04-031h 05
The Rebel Author Podcast022 Five Takeaways from Mark Dawson's SPS Live ConferenceEpisode Show Notes
10 Business models article: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ten-business-models-for-indie-authors/
Rebel Author Podcast episode 11 on finance, money and debt with Zach Bohannon https://sachablack.co.uk/2020/01/15/011-authors-and-money-how-to-quit-your-job-and-write-full-time-with-zach-bohannon/
Mark's SPS LIVE digital ticket https://selfpublishingformula.com/digital
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2020-03-2722 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe Self Publishing Show Live 2020 (Show Recap)In this episode: everything you need to know about Europe's biggest indie author event, the inaugural Self Publishing Show LIVE that took place in London on 9th March 2020.
2020-03-2042 min
The Self Publishing ShowHow to Profit From Your Backlist During Downtime - with Emma PrinceKnowing she'd likely have less time and energy during and after her pregnancy, established indie Emma Prince crafted a series of smart strategies to keep her author business profitable - an approach that would benefit all writers looking to keep their career on an upward trajectory.
2020-03-1355 min
The Self Publishing ShowBuilding on a Solid (SPF) Foundation - with Elle ThorpeIndie author and SPF Foundation winner Elle Thorpe explains how becoming an SPF 101 student has impacted her book sales and family's income.
2020-02-2840 min
The Self Publishing ShowMonetise Your Message With Indie Publishing - with Valerie J. Lewis ColemanValerie J. Lewis Coleman explains how high-quality self-published books can help experts and professional speakers monetise their area of expertise.
2020-02-1459 min
The Self Publishing ShowHow to Make a Living Writing One Book a Year -with Jami AlbrightRomance author Jami Albright explains how to make a comfortable living as an indie author without being prolific.
2020-02-0756 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe $50,000 Mistake - with James RosoneThe author of several successful military thrillers, James Rosone, explains how other self-published writers can learn from his mistakes as they progress their indie author careers.
2020-01-241h 05
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEmbracing the Indie Author Mindset with Adam CroftIn this episode Mark interviews Adam Croft and talks about the important and significant change in Adam's mindset that allowed him to become a successful best-selling author. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a marketing/release strategy tip from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. Mark then shares and talks about some of the comments from Episode 113 and reminds listeners of the chance to win a copy of Joanna Penn's...
2020-01-1655 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEmbracing the Indie Author Mindset with Adam CroftIn this episode Mark interviews Adam Croft and talks about the important and significant change in Adam's mindset that allowed him to become a successful best-selling author. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a marketing/release strategy tip from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. Mark then shares and talks about some of the comments from Episode 113 and reminds listeners of the chance to win a copy of Joanna Penn's...
2020-01-1655 min
The Self Publishing ShowMedieval Romance & the Future of Indie Publishers - with Kathryn Le VequeMedieval romance writer, Kathryn Le Veque, has not only self-published 30 of her own books but publishes books for some 30 other authors. We talk to her about the practicality of running an imprint, what she personally works on in regard to editing and branding, and how she identifies which trends to write in.
2020-01-031h 00
The Self Publishing ShowKeywords and Categories: Why You Need to Know Them - with Dave ChessonWhat Kindlepreneur's creator, Dave Chesson, doesn't know about book data and Amazon is probably not worth knowing. Categories, keywords and tags are his world - and he's here to help indie authors everywhere get to grips with them!
2019-12-271h 00
The Self Publishing ShowThe Power Couple: How to Get Rich Writing Romance - with Lucy Score & Tim HootRomance writer Lucy Score and marketer Tim Hoot describe how their partnered approach to self-publishing has seen Lucy's indie author career go from strength to strength.
2019-11-291h 01
The Self Publishing ShowExtreme Productivity: How to Write 20-Plus Books a Year - with Amanda LeeAmanda Lee sheds light on her prolific output as a writer with tips and insight for all indie authors looking to boost productivity whilst maintaining professional standards for their finished books.
2019-10-2555 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingAnother Publishing Industry First with Mark DawsonMark interviews international bestselling author Mark Dawson about his journey through publishing, his author support business and the ground-breaking publishing deal he just signed. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some comments left on previous episodes and via Twitter. He also shares a word about the episode's sponsor Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In his personal update, Mark talks about Canadian Thanksgiving, putting up Halloween decorations in the...
2019-10-1854 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingAnother Publishing Industry First with Mark DawsonMark interviews international bestselling author Mark Dawson about his journey through publishing, his author support business and the ground-breaking publishing deal he just signed. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some comments left on previous episodes and via Twitter. He also shares a word about the episode's sponsor Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In his personal update, Mark talks about Canadian Thanksgiving, putting up Halloween decorations in the...
2019-10-1854 min
The Self Publishing ShowLive from Florida! at the NINC conference with David Gaughran and Ricardo FayetBack in Florida to present at this year's NINC writers' conference, the SPF team recorded an edition of the Self Publishing Show in front of a live audience - a first - made up of indie authors and experts, including self publishing guru David Gaughran and Reedsy's Ricardo Fayet. It turned out to be a lively and informative affair!
2019-10-0445 min
The Self Publishing ShowHow to Build an Audience on Instagram - with Stuart GrantThis week, Stuart Grant, Instagram expert and co-author of one of SPF's most popular indie author marketing guides, explains how to build your readership with the social media platform.
2019-09-201h 09
The Self Publishing ShowA Decade of Innovation - Behind the Scenes at KDP - with Darren HardyMark and James catch up with KDP's Darren Hardy at Amazon's UK HQ to discuss the impact of the company's past, present and future innovations on indie authors the world over.
2019-09-1355 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingBooklover Stacey Kondla on Becoming a Literary AgentIn this episode, Mark interviews Stacey Kondla about her life as a book lover and about the recent transition into the role of literary agent. Prior to the interview, Mark announces the winners of David Wind's book The Indie Writer's Handbook via a random draw for comments on Episode 88. He also reads and reacts to comments from Episode 90 with Craig Martelle and reminds listeners they can win one of 4 copies of Craig's new book Successful Indie Author Release Strategies. Listeners can leave a comment or reflection on Episode 90 of the podcast at starkreflections.ca for...
2019-08-2334 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingBooklover Stacey Kondla on Becoming a Literary AgentIn this episode, Mark interviews Stacey Kondla about her life as a book lover and about the recent transition into the role of literary agent. Prior to the interview, Mark announces the winners of David Wind's book The Indie Writer's Handbook via a random draw for comments on Episode 88. He also reads and reacts to comments from Episode 90 with Craig Martelle and reminds listeners they can win one of 4 copies of Craig's new book Successful Indie Author Release Strategies. Listeners can leave a comment or reflection on Episode 90 of the podcast at starkreflections.ca for...
2019-08-2334 min
The Self Publishing SpotlightSelf Publishing Spotlight 007: Mark DawsonWelcome to the Self Publishing Spotlight, where each week we ask authors the same five questions about their process, their mistakes, and their successes. This week’s author grilling involves indie bestseller and SPF co-founder, Mark Dawson.
2019-07-3121 min
The Self Publishing ShowTrad vs. Indie: Which Should You Choose? - with Libbie HawkerIt's a crucial question that all authors need to consider at some point: should I go for a traditional deal or consider self-publishing instead? This week's guest, author Libbie Hawker, is here to help you come to the right decision.
2019-07-1949 min
The Self Publishing ShowHow to Run an Indie Author Business - with Joe Solari & Barry KernonSetting yourself up as a self-published author requires you to be business-minded. In this episode, expert accountants from both sides of the pond provide practical advice on how to go about getting it right from the off.
2019-07-121h 24
The Self Publishing ShowWriting Romance: The Importance of Rapid Release - with Rosalind JamesRosalind James started her indie author career by writing a romance with a twist - it starred hunky New Zealand rugby players! She talks to us about the importance of not being pigeonholed into one's genre, and why, particularly in romance, rapid release is key to success.
2019-06-2855 min
The Self Publishing ShowDriving Non-Fiction Book Sales with Amazon ads - with Marc ReklauNon-fiction indie author Marc Reklau explains how fine-tuning his Amazon ad campaigns helped him to significantly boost his book sales.
2019-06-2135 min
The Self Publishing ShowKeeping It Clean with Post-Apocalyptic Fiction - with Ryan SchowUS fiction writer and SPF Ads for Author student, Ryan Schow, explains how he finally got to live the dream of writing full-time as an indie author.
2019-06-1451 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingTreehouse Reflections with Sheena CundyMark interviews Sheena Cundy, the author of the Witch Lit series of novels that include The Madness and the Magic and Bonkers and Broomsticks. Prior to the personal update, Mark shares a word from the episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices - specifically about the promotional opportunities available through Voices Plus as well as the fact that Findaway is opening their Authors Direct beta up even wider.You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In his personal update Mark talks...
2019-04-2657 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingTreehouse Reflections with Sheena CundyMark interviews Sheena Cundy, the author of the Witch Lit series of novels that include The Madness and the Magic and Bonkers and Broomsticks. Prior to the personal update, Mark shares a word from the episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices - specifically about the promotional opportunities available through Voices Plus as well as the fact that Findaway is opening their Authors Direct beta up even wider.You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In his personal update Mark talks...
2019-04-2657 min
The Self Publishing ShowSix Indie Mistakes to Avoid - with Alessandra TorreIndie romance bestseller Alessandra Torre sheds light on some of her rookie mistakes in the hope that others will learn from them.
2019-04-2656 min
The Self Publishing ShowFrom Trad to Indie and Beyond! with Barry J. HutchisonAuthor Barry J. Hutchison discusses his early career as a trad author of books, screenplays and comics and why the switch to planet indie has proved to be such a game changer for him.
2019-03-2939 min
The Self Publishing Show200 Books to 500k: The Real Michael Anderle Success StoryWe catch up with the creator of the 20 Books to 50K author movement at LBF '19 who explains how he smashed his original goal as an indie author and the implications of his own personal journey for other writers looking to self-publish.
2019-03-2246 min
The Self Publishing ShowWhen Two Become One: From Marriage Counsellor to Indie Author - with Elin PeerRomance writer Elin Peer discusses how her background in life coaching has infused her career as an indie author.
2019-02-151h 01
The Self Publishing ShowSPS-150: The Million Dollar Year - with Mark DawsonIn the week that the Self Publishing Formula Podcast gets rebranded as The Self Publishing Show, Mark reflects on a major achievement as an indie author in 2018.
2018-12-1358 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe Million Dollar Indie Author - with Shayne SilversWithin months of completing the Ads for Authors course, fantasy author Shayne Silvers realised a life-long dream of becoming a full-time author. Hear how it all came together for him and how the same approach could work for other indie authors.
2018-11-2348 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingIn The Pilot's Seat with James BlatchIf you are familiar with the Self Publishing Formula Podcast, you'll likely recognize James Blatch as Mark Dawson's right-hand man; his co-host, or, perhaps, his co-pilot for the podcast. But in this episode Mark puts James in the pilots seat with a focus on Blatch's own writing, his background as a reporter, a videographer and, of course, as a pilot. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from the podcast's sponsor, Findaway Voices . . .In his personal update, Mark reflects upon the recent death of Stan Lee and talks about the impact Lee's writing had...
2018-11-1554 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingIn The Pilot's Seat with James BlatchIf you are familiar with the Self Publishing Formula Podcast, you'll likely recognize James Blatch as Mark Dawson's right-hand man; his co-host, or, perhaps, his co-pilot for the podcast. But in this episode Mark puts James in the pilots seat with a focus on Blatch's own writing, his background as a reporter, a videographer and, of course, as a pilot. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from the podcast's sponsor, Findaway Voices . . .In his personal update, Mark reflects upon the recent death of Stan Lee and talks about the impact Lee's writing had...
2018-11-1554 min
The Self Publishing ShowFrom Teacher to Student to Bestselling Indie Author - with Jean GraingerFind out how teacher Jean Grainger turned student in order to become a bestselling indie author.
2018-11-0255 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe Indie Publishing House with James & Jeanette HunterHusband and wife team, James and Jeanette Hunter, talk to James about getting started as an indie author, learning about book marketing, and then transitioning to publishing others' books.
2018-09-2154 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two In Part Two of this archival file from early 2016, the prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, rapped with me about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 30 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, self-publishing savvy, and an impressive email list of over 100,000 subscribers, have all helped him to build a large audience of lo...
2018-09-1126 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Bestselling Self-Published Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One Prolific international bestselling thriller author and self-publishing advocate, Mark Dawson, dropped by the show back in early 2016 to talk with me about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 30 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, self-publishing savvy, and an impressive email list of over 100,000 subscribers, have all helped him to build a large audience of loyal readers an...
2018-09-0528 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe 2018 Indie Author Toolkit - with Mark DawsonSPF's very own Mark Dawson provides a rundown of the key tools needed to help make your indie author career a successful one.
2018-08-3140 min
The Self Publishing ShowSelf Publishing Marketing Q & A - with Mark DawsonIn this special edition of the podcast, tune in to a Marketing Q & A with Mark on all things self publishing. Find out how to deal with ad platform changes, find new readers and gen up on fresh marketing tactics with one of the world's most successful indie authors.
2018-06-131h 12
The Self Publishing ShowSlave to the Algorithm with Data Ninja David GaughranChampion of indie author justice, David Gaughran joins James at the NINC conference to discuss his start in self-publishing, and what he's observing lately in the industry. This week's highlights include: How the fundamentals of indie publishing have not changed since 2011 The importance of different marketing strategies depending on whether an author is in […]
2017-12-2945 min
The Self Publishing ShowShaking Up the Audiobook Market - with Kevin TumlinsonKevin Tumlinson from Draft2Digital reveals the company's exciting new plans for indie authors wanting to make the most of the audiobook market. This week's highlights include: Changes to the tools available for indie authors at Draft2Digital The new partnership between Findaway Voices and D2D Details on the expanding world of audiobooks available to authors Removing […]
2017-09-2943 min
The Self Publishing ShowBONUS! Indie Author Income Report - August 2017The SPF Income Report, a unique look behind the scenes of a best-selling indie author's advertising spends and revenue is back! Check out the stories behind the spreadsheets, graphs and stats from August 2017.
2017-09-0822 min
The Self Publishing ShowPursuing an Indie Career with Extreme Prejudice – with author Brett BattlesThriller author Brett Battles has seen the inside of both traditional and independent publishing. Today he chats with James about making the transition from trad to indie, the tough times and his eventual triumph as a hybrid author.
2017-07-211h 06
The Self Publishing ShowLife After Trad – with indie author Suzy K.QuinnAuthor Suzy K. Quinn has travelled a similar road to Mark Dawson's - going from being a traditionally published writer to becoming an independent author with more control over her books and marketing. Not to mention a larger slice of the financial pie.
2017-06-2352 min
The Self Publishing ShowHow to get started in Self Publishing – with Mark DawsonWhat happens after an indie author types THE END? Mark and James talk to several self-published authors about the journey from finished manuscript to published book, covering topics such as the importance of a durable author platform, solid launch strategies and the self publishing community.
2017-06-0953 min
The Self Publishing ShowSelf Publishing – How Much Does it Cost? – with Mark DawsonHow much money should you reasonably expect to invest when self-publishing a book? Mark Dawson and James Blatch share the all-important financial details that indie authors need to know about.
2017-06-0245 min
The Self Publishing ShowThe One Thing I Wish I'd Known When Starting My Indie Author Career – with Mark DawsonBest-selling indie author Mark Dawson discusses 'The One Thing' he wished he'd known when starting out on his indie author career.
2017-05-2640 min
The Self Publishing ShowFrom Flying Jets to Flying High – with indie author, Susan GrantFighter pilot and commercial airline captain, Susan Grant, talks to James about making the leap from traditionally published writer to successful indie author.
2017-03-3144 min
The Self Publishing ShowMasterclass: Amazon Ads – With Mark DawsonIn this week's podcast episode Mark Dawson hosts a masterclass on Amazon Ads, explaining how indie authors can use them to sell books and boost their visibility and platform.
2017-03-1745 min
Self-Publishing with ALLiFringe: Paid Advertising Q&A w/ Orna Ross & Mark DawsonEp#52: Orna Ross and Mark Dawson answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Mark also answers the question, is paid advertising right for you Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members' self-publishing questions. This month's special guest is Facebook advertising expert Mark Dawson, and this session was recorded live during London Book Fair. As well as being a best-selling author, Mark is the powerhouse and frontman behind The Self-Publishing Formula, which provides authors with tried and tested methods to self-publish and reach...
2017-03-1327 min
The Bestseller ExperimentEP21: Obscurity to Million-Selling Indie Success | Mark DawsonMark Dawson had been published by a mainstream publisher, but to little success. A friend introduced him to Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and now, over two million downloads later, he is one of the UK's most successful indie authors. In this episode you will discover… - Why you need a mailing list. - A daily routine that balances creativity and business. - The power of an online ad campaign - The big changes coming in self-publishing! Get your free ebook with advice and tips from million-selling authors at: http://ww...
2017-02-121h 03
The Self Publishing ShowTapping into the Traditional PR Machine as an Indie AuthorIndie authors have long taken pride in their ability to use the tools at their disposal to create works of fiction and nonfiction that easily rival the quality and appeal of those published through the traditional channels. But using the traditional PR (public relations) channels has been a bit of an enigma to this point […]
2016-07-1546 min
The Self Publishing ShowPromoting with Bookbub – With Katie DonelanIt's difficult to talk about marketing for self publishing and indie authors without the name of Bookbub coming into the conversation. That's because Bookbub is a very effective and powerful platform for getting indie authors notices in the very niches their readers love. On this episode of the Self Publishing Formula James and Mark host […]
2016-06-011h 01
The Self Publishing ShowBONUS! Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Income Report for April 2016 Why would a successfully self published author like Mark Dawson openly share his income and expenses for his self publishing business? It's not to brag and not to put himself a peg or two above others. It's to show you what's possible. Really, Mark's a regular guy just like you who is learning how to make Indie publishing work for himself. He wants you to come along for the ride and learn how to do it for yourself. You can do it. You need to believe that. On this episode you'll hear what "i...
2016-05-1311 min
The Self Publishing ShowFrom Indie Publishing to 7 Figure Book Deal, with Bella AndreToday's guest is one of the most prolific and hardworking Indie authors out there. All it takes is a glance at Bella Andre's catalogue to realize that this woman knows how to do what it takes to get books written! Success has come with over 50 bestsellers to her credit, and, during this chat, you're […]
2016-05-0535 min
The Self Publishing ShowLive from the London Book Fair 2016, Part 2 – With Mark Dawson and James BlatchIn the second part of our London Book Fair special, Mark and James get to talk to key providers in the digital publishing space such as Draft2Digital, Reedsy and Byte the Book as well as indie publishing guru and author Joanna Penn. And in additional interviews you can hear how four young authors are progressing […]
2016-04-221h 04
The Self Publishing ShowLive from the London Book Fair 2016, Part 1 – With Mark Dawson and James BlatchThe SPF Team hit the London Book Fair earlier this week and managed to catch up with a wide variety of Self Pub folk – from bestsellers Mel Sherratt and Rachel Abbott, exciting up and coming authors, (including a Hollywood screenwriter), as well as indie publishers, bloggers and key figures in the digital publishing world. […]
2016-04-151h 07
The Self Publishing ShowBest selling Indie Author Interview – With Russell BlakeRussell Blake is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of some 30 – count 'em! – much loved books and has been featured in the likes of the Wall Street Journal and The Chicago Tribune. He's become a hugely respected figure in indie publishing circles and together with Mark and James, happily discusses, amongst other things, why marketing a […]
2016-04-081h 12
The Self Publishing ShowMasterclass – Five Must Do Actions for New Authors – With Mark DawsonIf you're thinking of kicking off a career as an indie author, or have already started down that road, listening to Podcast number 4 might save you a lot of time, money and effort as you move forward. Mark and James focus on key elements that are worth getting right at the start of your […]
2016-03-2539 min
Radio Film SchoolThe Best of RFS Stories - Part 1Today we’re excited to announce that Radio Film School is now part of the Podcastica network. Think of it as a sort of indie label of 8 (or rather, now, 9) podcasts. To acquaint our new family of Podcastica listeners with the show, and to celebrate the 6-month mark into the season, today we start a 2 part “Best of…” series. In part 1 we’ll cover some of my favorite personal stories told on the show; from father figures to first loves. This episode also includes the moving story of why spoken word artist Marshall Davis Jones changed his famous "Spelling Father" sp...
2016-03-0800 min
The Self Publishing ShowSecrets from an indie online entrepreneur – With Pat FlynnFrom redundancy to a pioneer in the online business sphere, Pat's blog, 'Smart Passive Income' that details his story has become a go-to resource for budding online entrepreneurs everywhere. Mark and James hunker down with Pat to talk, amongst other things, about his new book, relationship strategies including the power of transparency and whether podcasting […]
2016-03-0457 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part Two Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, and self-publishing savvy, have helped him to build a vast, hungry audience of readers and unparalleled levels of success. In addition to international bestsellers, and stellar ratings from fans, Mark has be...
2016-02-2926 min
The Self Publishing ShowBest selling Indie Author Interview – With Joanna PennIt's the first full edition of the Self Publishing Formula Podcast! In this episode, bestselling indie author Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn fame talks mistakes, mishaps and triumphs in Self Publishing. She also reflects on the immense changes that have taken place in the industry since her first book was published and provides tips […]
2016-02-2647 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Bestselling Thriller Author Mark Dawson Writes: Part One Prolific, international bestselling authorpreneur, Mark Dawson, dropped by to talk about self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and the productivity hacks that have helped him publish over 23 books. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Mr. Dawson’s multiple thriller series, and self-publishing savvy, have helped him to build a vast, hungry audience of readers and unparalleled levels of success. In addition to international bestsellers, and stellar ratings from fans, Mark has be...
2016-02-2227 min
The Self Publishing ShowSNEAK PEEK: What's coming in the new Self Publishing Formula Podcast!The Self Publishing Formula Podcast is very nearly here! In this preview, its hosts, bestselling indie author Mark Dawson and rookie novelist James Blatch, talk about what they hope to achieve with the show for the legions of authors and would-be authors who dream of making a living out of their passion. Show Notes On […]
2016-02-1906 min
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-051 - Facebook Ads for Authors with Mark DawsonMARK DAWSON BEST SELLING AUTHOR, CREATOR OF FACEBOOK ADS FOR AUTHORS Mark Dawson could stop. He makes plenty of money from his bestselling novels. He doesn't have to show anyone how to boost sales or amp up their mailing list using Facebook ads. But as an indie author himself, he knows how tough it is for the self published to find a way to grow. That's why he created his course, Facebook Ads for Authors. Listen in on this interview with Mark, and learn how you can use this powerful tool in your own business. CONNECT WITH MARK ONLINE: Website...
2015-10-0257 min
Wordslinger PodcastWPC-051 - Facebook Ads for Authors with Mark DawsonMARK DAWSON BEST SELLING AUTHOR, CREATOR OF FACEBOOK ADS FOR AUTHORS Mark Dawson could stop. He makes plenty of money from his bestselling novels. He doesn't have to show anyone how to boost sales or amp up their mailing list using Facebook ads. But as an indie author himself, he knows how tough it is for the self published to find a way to grow. That's why he created his course, Facebook Ads for Authors. Listen in on this interview with Mark, and learn how you can use this powerful tool in your own business. CONNECT WITH MARK ONLINE: Website...
2015-10-0257 min