Self Publishing workshop

 

Self-publishing workshop

I became a publisher because I tried to be a self-publisher first. I had the idea of turning my once-a-year Christmas stories into a book … and realised it would take me twenty-four years to produce a collection of short stories…so I invited others in. I then found it was fun to publish and we have built up quite a list now since 2008.

Yet many of the same issues, routines and rules apply to self-publishing as they do to the small press. For some people self-publishing may be a better option than traditional publishing. I’m running a workshop on what might be involved.

Who might self-publish

Thera are many reasons why you might opt to self-publish and there are a few pathways though. One trick is to find the right pathway.

Advantages and disadvantage

There are many of both: these will be discussed briefly

What a traditional publisher risks

And therefore what you have to cover yourself.

Some companies who can help you

Where you can find the people to help you with the services a traditional publisher supplies

Amazon KDP / Ingram’s and Lighting Source

These are the two main companies for print books. I’ll discuss the pros and cons of each one and also the argument about whether you should only publish an e-book with Kindle or go              wider.                               

Savings on processes

How you can get the above done cheaply or for free.

Marketing ideas

Many writers hate the marketing side of things but it can be fun. Here there will be a few  tips.     

Does this seem of interest? Then join us:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-publishing-workshop-tickets-1036589546237

This is ‘pay what you can afford’ workshop. I’m not charging for my time and all proceeds go to the Lancashire Authors’ Association.

Book launch of K M Kendrick's Afterwards

 

Come join us on 6 October. 

Girl is dead.

She knows she is dead because she remembers dying. The afterlife is not what she had expected – she has awoken into a nightmare, in which everything seems hell-bent on killing her all over again. She is the only one who remembers what life was like before death and she has no idea why.

Also, Girl has a secret. A secret which could end this strange world she has found herself in, if she manages to survive for long enough. As she begins to learn the horrifying truth about Afterwards, she is propelled into a journey which will change everything she thinks she knows about herself.

Grim in places, Karen Kendrick’s Afterwards is also fast-paced and emotionally challenging.

The only way to beat the game is to keep moving forwards, even if it means the end of the world.

Book launch St Ettie's Music School 25 July 2024

 Do come along to our online book launch on 25 July at 7 pm BST .Book yourself a spot here: 

There will be a chance to hear an interview with author Martin Varny about the book and he will also read extracts from it.

We've defined it as a young adult book as it features young adults. However, it  has a much wider appeal.  There is a strong fantasy element as well. People who love music will be delighted by the resolution of this story. 

      

Thirteen children aged between nine and sixteen, each denied the love and care of a family, are brought together to live at Saint Etheldreda’s Foundation. Exploring the building, they stumble upon some old, damaged musical instruments in a storeroom. The children are amazed when they discover that they can hear the instruments talking.

Saint Etheldreda’s Foundation was previously Saint Etheldreda’s Music School, run by Elizabeth, a young, insecure woman who suffers from devastating mood swings. She had stood before the final curtain of despair more than once.

A chance encounter with the principal of the Foundation, Miss Stratton, results in the Elizabeth returning to Saint Etheldreda’s. Through the wonders of music, lives are changed and a loving family is born.

Saint Ettie’s Music School by Martin Varny is a charming coming of age story.