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SPS-386: Traditionally Published, Twice – with Georgina Cross
Georgina Cross has books published by Penguin Random House and Bookouture – would she consider self-publishing?
How to Balance Passion and Profit
Hitting the NYT bestseller list isn’t much good if you hate what you’re writing.
SPS-385: Accessibility for Authors – with Jeff Adams & Michele Lucchini
As much as 20% of the population has a disability – Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini discuss how to expand our content to include everyone.
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Author
One way or another, ChatGPT is set to shake up publishing. How can you benefit from it?
SPS-384: Kickstarters & Collaborations – with Martha Carr
Martha Carr explains how to kill it with crowdsourcing and world-building collaborations.
How to Choose a Good Editor
It doesn’t matter how well you write – everybody needs an editor. Here’s how to choose the right one.
SPS-383: Launchpad: Where Careers Take Off – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
With Launchpad about to open, Mark and James discuss the careers the course has helped build.
How to Turn a Short Story Into a Novel
Two very different forms of writing – here’s how to make the jump.
SPS-382: You Must Market Your Book – with Honorée Corder
A book can lend kudos to a subject-matter expert, but only if they know how to get them into the hands of readers.
Content Marketing for Authors
Free content can keep your audience engaged for long periods of time with minimal input.
SEO for Your Author Website
SEO doesn’t need to be complicated, but can expose your books to a lot of new readers.
SPS-381: The Wide Appeal of Sapphic Romance – with Clare Lydon
Kindle Storyteller finalist Clare Lydon describes the changing landscape of LGBTQ+ romance novels.
Time Management for Author Conferences
Writing conferences can be busy and hectic. Here’s how to make the most of them.
SPS-380: SPS Live! 2023: The Final Line-Up – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch
Mark and James break down the full SPS Live 2023 conference schedule. Tickets available now!
SPS-379: AI Artwork for Authors – with Stuart Bache
Stuart Bache explains the emerging trends in cover design and the potential opportunities – and pitfalls – as a result of using AI artwork for your books.
Building a Minimalist Author Platform
Trying to juggle too much leads to not achieving anything. Keep things simple!
SPS-378: LitRPG: Telling a Story With Numbers – with Dakota Krout
Dakota Krout runs a seven-figure publishing house for one of the fastest growing genres: LitRPG.
Artisan Bookbinding for Authors
Looking to create a special edition hardcover for your readers? Here’s how to do it yourself.
SPS-377: The French eBook Revolution – with Caroline Lutz
Caroline Lutz explains how she makes six figures a year selling books to an exclusively French audience.