Everyone is self-publishing these days, and there's plenty of information floating around online. Think you can find all you need online?
What you don't know COULD hurt you, and cost you a lot of money.
With the rising tide of indie authors, it is in a writer’s best interest to produce a quality project. You can do that best when you have a general idea of the publishing process and how to format your book so that it will be hard to tell your product from that of a traditional publisher
This summer, I will present the first two in a series of courses entitled “Writer’s How-To Workshops.”
There has never been a better time for authors to get their work into readers' hands and one way to do that is through self-publishing. Both workshops offer a general overview of the publishing process, and then give you hands-on experience to make it happen. In the past two years, we've published 22 books - most in two formats: print and digital. In these workshops, I'll teach you what I've learned, and how to avoid many of the mistakes I made early on.
[But aren't you a traditional publisher? Yes we are. I firmly believe in publishing traditionally, but there are times when self-publishing makes sense. We'll discuss some of those in these workshops.]
Self-Publish Your Novel
June 1, 2013
9 AM – 5 PM
Unicoi State Park
Helen, Georgia
Logo Room A
(Registration and set up begin at 8:30.)
This workshop will take you from a completed, edited novel (we’re not dealing with story and the craft of writing in this workshop) through a “do-it-yourself” publishing process, providing you with the information and skills for formatting, cover design, self-editing, and prepping for publication. We’ll walk you through every step of the process, provide you with a workshop booklet to take home, and be available for coaching to help you through any obstacles you may encounter.
Cost: $119
Registration fee includes workshop, materials and handouts, buffet lunch, and breaks. BONUS #1: includes 30 days of coaching AFTER the workshop ends. (You may choose the month – does not have to be in June, but must be scheduled within six months of the workshop.) BONUS #2: Autographed copy of the novel we dissect during the workshop.
Due to the intensity of this course and the one-on-one instruction, space is limited to 15 participants. Reserve your space today. First come, first served. Registration will close when spots have been taken.
Self-Publish Your Nonfiction Book
June 8, 2013
9 AM – 5 PM
Unicoi State Park
Helen, Georgia
Logo Room A
(Registration and set up begin at 8:30.)
This workshop will take you from a completed, edited nonfiction book (we’re not dealing with story and the craft of writing in this workshop) through a “do-it-yourself” publishing process, providing you with the information and skills for formatting, cover design, self-editing, and prepping for publication. We’ll walk you through every step of the process, provide you with a workshop booklet to take home, and be available for coaching to help you through any obstacles you may encounter.
Cost: $119
Registration fee includes workshop, materials and handouts, buffet lunch, and breaks. BONUS: includes one month of coaching AFTER the workshop ends. (You may choose the month – does not have to be in June, but must be scheduled.)
The two courses are similar in nature, although some of the skills taught are slightly different, due to the differences in the structure of fiction and nonfiction books. If you take one, you'll have most of the skills needed to publish fiction or nonfiction.
Due to the intensity of these courses, and the one-on-one instruction, space is limited to 15 participants. Reserve your space today. First come, first served. Registration will close when spots have been taken.
The workshops are intense. Be prepared to work. Bring your laptop, and if you have a manuscript ready – or at least a few chapters – bring it (on your computer, not a hard copy) and prepare to use it to learn the skills being taught. If you do not have a manuscript, a sample portion will be provided.
Registration closes Tuesday, May 21st, so reserve your spot NOW.
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