Self-Publishing and Small Press Options Workshop
Join Author Martha Gies and Self-Publishing Coach Ruth Schwartz for a three-hour workshop diving into approachable publishing avenues. Learn how to find a small press you jive with or how to publish on your own with a little guidance sprinkled in.
Morning Session: Publishing with a Small Independent Press
Martha Gies will walk writers through the author’s journey working with a university press and a small independent publisher, comparing the two. Topics will include the author/agent relationship, how to research agents and presses, contracts, and marketing opportunities, including scheduling bookstores and getting reviews. Martha’s presentation is based on her experience with Oregon State University Press and the small independent press, Trail to Table Press (an imprint of Wandering Aengus Press) based in the State of Washington.
Afternoon Session: Self-Publishing 101
Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, Ruth Schwartz’s session will give you essential knowledge and actionable steps to kick-start your self-publishing journey. Learn the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, and get an overview of the self-publishing industry and its evolution. This high-level walkthrough of the self-publishing process focuses on the importance of editing, formatting, and professional cover design. Discover the pros and cons of major self-publishing platforms: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. And learn book marketing basics by understanding categories, keywords, and metadata.
Both sessions will wrap up with an open floor for questions and answers to clarify which publishing route is best for you.
Join Author Martha Gies and Self-Publishing Coach Ruth Schwartz for a three-hour workshop diving into approachable publishing avenues. Learn how to find a small press you jive with or how to publish on your own with a little guidance sprinkled in.
Morning Session: Publishing with a Small Independent Press
Martha Gies will walk writers through the author’s journey working with a university press and a small independent publisher, comparing the two. Topics will include the author/agent relationship, how to research agents and presses, contracts, and marketing opportunities, including scheduling bookstores and getting reviews. Martha’s presentation is based on her experience with Oregon State University Press and the small independent press, Trail to Table Press (an imprint of Wandering Aengus Press) based in the State of Washington.
Afternoon Session: Self-Publishing 101
Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, Ruth Schwartz’s session will give you essential knowledge and actionable steps to kick-start your self-publishing journey. Learn the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, and get an overview of the self-publishing industry and its evolution. This high-level walkthrough of the self-publishing process focuses on the importance of editing, formatting, and professional cover design. Discover the pros and cons of major self-publishing platforms: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. And learn book marketing basics by understanding categories, keywords, and metadata.
Both sessions will wrap up with an open floor for questions and answers to clarify which publishing route is best for you.
Join Author Martha Gies and Self-Publishing Coach Ruth Schwartz for a three-hour workshop diving into approachable publishing avenues. Learn how to find a small press you jive with or how to publish on your own with a little guidance sprinkled in.
Morning Session: Publishing with a Small Independent Press
Martha Gies will walk writers through the author’s journey working with a university press and a small independent publisher, comparing the two. Topics will include the author/agent relationship, how to research agents and presses, contracts, and marketing opportunities, including scheduling bookstores and getting reviews. Martha’s presentation is based on her experience with Oregon State University Press and the small independent press, Trail to Table Press (an imprint of Wandering Aengus Press) based in the State of Washington.
Afternoon Session: Self-Publishing 101
Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, Ruth Schwartz’s session will give you essential knowledge and actionable steps to kick-start your self-publishing journey. Learn the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, and get an overview of the self-publishing industry and its evolution. This high-level walkthrough of the self-publishing process focuses on the importance of editing, formatting, and professional cover design. Discover the pros and cons of major self-publishing platforms: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. And learn book marketing basics by understanding categories, keywords, and metadata.
Both sessions will wrap up with an open floor for questions and answers to clarify which publishing route is best for you.