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How to Self-Publish: What You Need to Know to be an Independent Author

A Meet an Author, Be an Author Workshop

2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis How to Self-Publish: What You Need to Know to be an Independent Author In partnership with the Indiana Writers Center, we bring you How to Self Publish! This class is designed to help authors navigate the self-publishing world and learn the ins and outs/pro and cons of being an Independent Author. Central Library -

Saturday, October 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis How to Self-Publish: What You Need to Know to be an Independent Author In partnership with the Indiana Writers Center, we bring you How to Self Publish! This class is designed to help authors navigate the self-publishing world and learn the ins and outs/pro and cons of being an Independent Author. Central Library -

In partnership with the Indiana Writers Center, we bring you How to Self Publish! This class is designed to help authors navigate the self-publishing world and learn the ins and outs/pro and cons of being an Independent Author.

Self-publishing can be one of the most exciting things an author can do with their work, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. Knowing the basics of what’s required and expected, can ease the amount of frustration, and increase the amount of excitement for authors new to Self-publishing.

The most important thing to understand about self-publishing is that you will wear all the hats and you are the boss! And, with those designations, comes great responsibility and even greater reward!

This course will cover what essential steps are necessary to make the transition from a completed manuscript or nonfiction book idea to book publication.

COURSE TOPICS

  • What’s the difference between a first draft and a submission ready manuscript?
  • Writing the First Draft
  • Preparing a Final Manuscript for Publication
  • Hiring an editor & proofreader
  • Printed vs Digital Editions
  • Formatting of manuscript for publication
  • Book covers (and be sure to check out  Using Canva Templates to Create Book Covers after this workshop at 12:30 pm)
  • Marketing: Making contacts, networking with the book community, social media, ads, and managing sales

This workshop is being offered in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center (IWC). The IWC supports Indiana writers of all ages and backgrounds and reaches out to people whose voices are rarely heard.

Learn more about the Meet an Author, Be an Author event that will take place on October 19 at Central Library. The day will include workshops, the Local Authors Book Fair, The Readings Café, and networking events throughout the day!

This event is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

And to get prepped, here is a book list full of novels about writing and publishing: Books about Writers and the Publishing Industry.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop |

TAGS: | Writing | Meet an Author, Be an Author |

Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

Hours
We're closed Monday October 14
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

Upcoming events

Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm