The Self Publishing Show – Details, episodes & analysis

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

James talks to Joe Solari, the man responsible for the world's largest gathering of indie authors and Darren Hardy, from Amazon KDP, who is the most listened to guest we've ever had on the show.

Join James Blatch and Stuart Grant from Digital Authors Toolkit and also the highest rated web designer on Reedsy, as they discuss the future of Author websites, direct selling, and how you can make your website stand out.

Chrissy Metge isn't just an author of children's books – she also works on the special effects for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

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 that's going to help you sell more books.

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

So 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!

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 author!