875 Old Roswell Rd STE E200, Roswell, GA, 30076

Thinking about self-publishing a book? Whether you're just getting started or already have a manuscript in progress, this class gives you a big-picture overview of how self-publishing works before you start making decisions.
This is the first class in a 6-part series that walks you through the entire self-publishing process. This session covers the overview; future classes will take a deeper dive into each topic. 

What We'll Cover in This Class:
<ul><li>Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing</li><li>How print-on-demand printing and distribution work</li><li>IngramSpark and Amazon KDP, the two main platforms, and how authors use them</li><li>eBooks, how they differ from print, and your distribution options</li><li>Audiobooks, a brief look at what's involved</li><li>ISBNs, what they are, where to get them, and why your choice matters</li><li>Business setup and tax basics for authors</li><li>The editing process and the types of editing your book needs</li><li>Building your author platform</li><li>Creating your self-publishing plan and budget</li></ul>
This class is designed for authors at any stage. You don't need a finished manuscript to attend. If you're considering self-publishing, this overview will give you a solid foundation to make informed decisions. The class runs approximately 2-3 hours with a break.
About Your Instructor Kimberly Martin has spent more than two decades helping authors navigate the self-publishing process through her company, Jera Publishing. Her expertise includes self-publishing consulting, interior book design, cover design, and eBook creation. Kimberly developed the Self-Publishing class series to put her knowledge into a step-by-step system that helps authors through every phase of the self-publishing process.

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