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.
The Self Publishing Show
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4.7(282 reviews)
448 episodes
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Podcast Authority
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Quality1
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YouTube63
Engagement27
Podcast Overview
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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Publishing Since
2/19/2016
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
SPS-449: The New Rules of Book Discovery with James Blatch & Cissy Mecca
James Blatch interviews Cissy Mecca about Audible and ACX's new rules, exploring audiobook distribution strategies and the evolving publishing landscape for indie authors.
May 21, 2026
SPS-448: A Glimmer of Hope in the Age of AI with James Blatch & Cissy Mecca
In this interview, James Blatch and Cissy Mecca discuss how authors can navigate Amazon's AI algorithms by focusing on clear genre signaling and reader expectation alignment to maintain discoverability.
May 14, 2026
SPS-447: You Are Your Brand with Isabelle Knight, James Blatch & Cissy Mecca
PR expert Isabelle Knight joins hosts James Blatch and Cissy Mecca to explain how authors build a powerful brand by understanding their unique story and connecting with readers.
448 total episodes available with 42 transcripts
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