Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Launchpad Review 2024
When it comes to courses on the process and strategies of publishing your books, Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Launchpad, formerly called Self Publishing 101, sets a high standard.
SP Launchpad next opens in the Spring of 2024 and usually does so just a few times a year, along with the main sister course, Ads for Authors.
If SP Launchpad is closed when you read this and you can’t wait, then take a look at my Best Self Publishing courses post for alternative courses.
More about Mark Dawson
Mark is a 6 figure USA Today and Audible bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose, and Isabella Rose thrillers, among others whose own mega success proves his system works.
Mark also runs the Self Publishing Formula brand, including courses and the Self Publishing Show podcast.
What you will learn from SP Launchpad:
So what do you get out of the course? The modules are aimed at those authors who have finished at least one novel and are considering self-publishing it. SP Launchpad will guide you to publishing and launching your book, building your author platform and getting a basic marketing system in place.
Let’s get into the details:
Course Contents:
SP Launchpad bundles a series of modules, including videos, transcripts, PDF downloads, and a tech library on the teachable platform.
Modules include:
· How to build your author platform, including websites, mailing lists and social media.
· The Pre-publication module includes front and back matter, author pages, blurbs and mailing list magnets.
· Should you go exclusive to Amazon Kindle Unlimited with your ebooks or go wide with other retailers such as Apple and Kobo?
· How to get traffic to your book sales pages and convert them from casual browsers to superfans. There are also guides on the best tools to turn readers into buyers and subscribers to your mailing list. Sessions include organic traffic, setting up and buying paid ads, list services and other platforms like Bookbub and Prolific Works.
· This module includes building an Advance Reader Team and preparing for your book launch.
· How to get reviews for your books without sales? And visa versa?
You also get access to an active Facebook group where all the team and members pitch in to answer questions and solve any issues.
The Tech Library helps with walkthrough videos:
· Direct Publishing with the KDP, Kobo, Apple and Draft2Digital platforms.
· Using website builders such as Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace and Leadpages
· Walkthroughs of email marketing platforms, including Mailchimp, MailerLite and ConvertKit, as well as how to deliver Reader Magnets
· There are also Social Media guides (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Live and Pinterest)
· VIP Bonuses include promo discount codes for some of the services mentioned in the core modules.
· SPF University. You also get access to lots of webinars, including: How to craft better stories with Plottr, K-lyctics, Three Secrets of Bestsellers, Instagram and Instagram Stories, How to create a Pro boxset and tons more.
Course Cost/Options
This year, the cost to entry to this valuable publishing knowledge is:
$597 for lifetime access and includes all future updates.
If that is too much of a stretch, there are options to split the options:
$59 per month for 12 Months
Or $32 per month for 24 months. Both options include all future updates, and all payments have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Do consider SP Launchpad if:
You love the idea of building your own author publishing career.
You finished a book and want to find your readers.
You want to build an author platform whether you’re self-publishing or not.
Don’t bother if:
You want to learn the basics of writing a book. Look elsewhere.
You’re a thorough researcher. Although it would be time-consuming, you could probably stitch together some of this training through YouTube videos and other sources.
Conclusion
SP Launchpad is undoubtedly a worthy investment for any keen author who wants to delve into publishing. If the ticket cost is an issue, there are pricing options to spread out the payments as outlined above.
The videos are professional, transparent and well-presented, as are all the supporting materials. Most of all, the help and support of the indie author community that comes with SP Launchpad membership is the icing on the cake.
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