This is the second session of three (3).

Have you finished your first book and are feeling overwhelmed by what it will take to get it into the hands of readers? If you don’t know where to start, you might waste time spinning your wheels or make critical mistakes that make your author journey harder than it needs to be. But if you follow the right steps, you can take control of your publishing journey—and make more money—by taking the indie route.

In this comprehensive hands-on workshop, indie author Matty Dalrymple shares the knowledge she has gained from more than a decade of independently publishing her fiction and nonfiction books.

You’ll learn the ins and outs of the indie publishing process in a structured format and understand why “independent publishing” is a more accurate term than “self-publishing.” 
 
This workshop will be held over three one-hour sessions and will cover the following topics:

Session 1 – 1 hour: Thursday, September 5, 2024, 6:30 pm

• Why Indy?
• The look of your book —How to get top quality interior files and cover images

Session 2 – 1 hour: Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:30 pm

• Production and Distribution—The availability of ebook, print, and audio formats; the power of print-on-demand, and considerations about whether to sell only on Amazon or through a variety of platforms (including your own)

Session 3 – 1 hour: Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:30 pm

• Marketing—How to market your book like a pro without breaking the bank, and the resources every indie author needs, such as an email list and an online home base 
• Promotion—Effective strategies used by today’s bestselling indie authors, including how best to deploy tactics such as price discounts
• Resources—The tools and services that will improve your productivity and smooth your publishing journey

The publishing process doesn’t have to be painful. Join us for a hands-on experience and leave with the confidence and knowledge to publish your own work professionally and successfully.
 
Who Should Attend:

• Writers who want to know if indie publishing is right for them
• Authors who want to indie publish, but don’t know where to start
• Indie authors who want to improve their business strategies

Please register for each session. Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. A Zoom link will be sent 2 hours before the start time of the program. You do not need a Zoom account to attend.