The Self Publishing Show SPS- 433: We're Back! with James Blatch
Feb 6, 2026
40:18
James Blatch returns after an 18-month hiatus to relaunch the Self Publishing Show and outline its new direction. In this solo episode, he reflects on why the show paused, what changed during that time with the Indie Writers Club, and how the podcast will evolve going forward with a new co-host. James also shares his clear, pragmatic stance on AI in publishing, discusses AI translations for authors, and previews upcoming projects, courses, and live events for the indie publishing community.
Key Talking Points
- Why the Self-Publishing Show went on hiatus and what's changing to make it more sustainable and community-focused going forward.
- Lessons learned from the Indie Writers Club podcast, including community-building, industry discussion, and practical craft conversations.
- James' position on AI in publishing: embracing AI as a tool while calling out unethical practices and adapting to industry change.
- A deep look at AI translations for authors, including why first-pass AI translations aren't enough and how a multi-pass workflow improves quality.
- What's coming next: a new co-host reveal, future guests, Self-Publishing Show Live updates, and expanded community offerings.
Links & Resources Mentioned
- ProWritingAid (sponsor & discount code IWC15): https://prowritingaid.com
- Indie Writers Club (podcast archive): https://indiewritersclub.com
- ProWritingAid Novel Beginnings competition: https://prowritingaid.com/novel-beginnings
- AI Translations for Authors waitlist: https://learnselfpublishing.com/aitranslations
- Self-Publishing Show Live (London conference): https://learnselfpublishing.com/spslive