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James Blatch - Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success

Author
Teddy Smith
Published
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode Link
https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc

James Blatch is a former BBC Defence Reporter, BBFC Film Examiner, and author of military aviation thrillers. His reporting career included coverage from HMS Invincible during the Operation Desert Fox build-up, Kuwait's Ali Al Salem allied air base, the Arctic Circle, and the UK air offensive during the Kosovo Conflict in 1999. James is also the co-founder of the Self Publishing Formula and organizer of the Self Publishing Show Live conference.

In this episode:

  • James' journey from BBC reporter to novelist
  • How his defense reporting experience influences his writing
  • The inspiration behind his first book "Final Flight"
  • Using NaNoWriMo to kickstart writing
  • The value of working with a book coach
  • Understanding the "why" behind your writing
  • Plotting techniques and book structure
  • Marketing strategies for self-published authors
  • Success with German translations
  • Organizing and running the Self Publishing Show Live conference
  • The importance of networking for authors
  • Thoughts on traditional vs self-publishing
  • Advice for new authors starting out


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Book recommendations:

  • "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel" by Jessica Brody
  • "On Writing" by Stephen King


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