

The Self Publishing Show
James Blatch
Join James Blatch has he navigates the fast changing world of indie publishing. With the biggest guests in the industry and tips on how to stay ahead of the crowd.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 47min
SPS-421: Who's coming to SPS LIVE 2024? With James Blatch and Chris Banks from Prowritingaid
Join James Blatch and Chris Banks as James reveals the speakers and sponsors attending the Self Publishing Show Live in London 2024 and Chris talks about what's new at ProWritingAid and AI, but making sure you add the human touch.

Mar 15, 2024 • 34min
SPS-420: AI: Fear, Loathing and Acceptance
Join James Blatch as he takes on a hot topic of the moment, AI, and how it impacts authors and creators. Should you be afraid or accepting of this new wave of technology?

Feb 9, 2024 • 42min
SPS-419: Targeting Trad Readers (with Michael R. Miller)
Tune into this week's episode of the Self Publishing Show to hear more from Michael, including whether selling direct would be preferrable to selling on Amazon, why he chooses to publish his audiobooks exclusively on ACX, and why consistency in magic and worldbuilding rules is key for any kind of Fantasy story.

Feb 2, 2024 • 37min
SPS-418: Setting Goals and Building Habits – with Marc Reklau
Marc Reklau went from struggling writer to earning seven-figures, all by applying the same self-help advice he writes about in his books.

Jan 26, 2024 • 26min
SPS-417: Automating Amazon Ads with Merch Jar (with Cameron Scott)
Tired of tweaking your Amazon Ad keywords? Let Merch Jar automate the process for you.

Dec 22, 2023 • 53min
SPS-416: Storytelling on the Tabletop – with Paddy Finn
From novelist to tabletop game creator, Paddy Finn explains how he created a seven-figure company in an industry where the players come up with the stories.

Dec 15, 2023 • 34min
SPS-415: AI & Aggregation with PublishDrive – with Danica Favorite
Danica Favorite describes the benefits of releasing wide with PD and how you can have a say on the future of AI in publishing.

Dec 8, 2023 • 36min
SPS-414: Selling Books Direct with Bookvault – with Alex Smith
Alex Smith, an expert in selling books direct with Bookvault, discusses bypassing royalty cuts and the benefits of selling books directly to readers. The chapter explores Bookvault's platform for indie authors, their aim to build a global print network, and the importance of creating special editions. It also discusses the affordability and quality of their printing services compared to competitors.

Dec 1, 2023 • 45min
SPS-413: Living the Bestseller Life – with Michaelbrent Collings
Michaelbrent Collins is a bestselling trad- and indie-published author and screenwriter who teaches writers the principles of writing success.

Nov 24, 2023 • 51min
SPS-412: Time Management for Authors - with Mark Dawson
Mark Dawson embarks on a solo episode exploring how authors can optimise the time available to them to write (and sell) more books.


