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Self-Publishing LaunchPad With James Blatch
What are some of the fundamentals behind self-publishing success? James Blatch shares tips and insights as well as introducing the Launchpad course from Self Publishing Formula.
I'm an affiliate of the course, which you can find at www.TheCreativePenn.com/launchpad
James Blatch is a historical military thriller author. He’s also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books, and the co-host of The Self-Publishing Show.
You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below.
Show Notes
* Lessons learned from writing a second book in the series — and why ‘show, don't tell' is so difficult for new authors. You can also find James's interview about his first book here.* How marketing a second book differs and why free books still work for finding readers* Different measurements of success when you're starting out, and writing for love vs commercial success* Why the ‘language' of self-publishing is important to learn — and it might take a little time, but you will get there!* How to navigate the choices as a self-publishing author* Some fundamentals of marketing — using email lists, and free books in KU or permafree* Tips for rebooting an older series, or when you've got your rights back on older books
You can find the Launchpad course at my affiliate link: www.TheCreativePenn.com/launchpad
If you buy through my link, I receive a percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can also find the links at SelfPublishingFormula.com.
You can find James at www.JamesBlatch.com and on Twitter @jamesblatch and also @selfpubform
You can listen to the Self Publishing Show on your favorite podcast app and find the backlist here.
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Transcript of the interview with James Blatch
Joanna Penn: James Blatch is a historical military thriller author. He's also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books and the co-host of the Self-Publishing Show. So welcome back to the podcast, James.
James Blatch: Hello Jo. Thank you so much for having me back on. I'm, excited to be here as always.
Joanna Penn: Well, it's good to talk to you again now. You were on the show last year, May, 2021, which I guess is almost 18 months now, talking about the launch of your first novel, the Final Flight, and now you have a second book out in the series,