“Introduction to Self Publishing” with P.J. Hoover
April 15 2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
$59.00 – $119.00
This Event is for Members only.
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$59 for Members
$119 for Non-Members
Can’t make it to the live class? No problem! All classes are recorded and made available to class registrants for one month.
If you’ve ever thought about self publishing a book but have no idea where to start, this class is for you.
Dipping your toes into self publishing can seem overwhelming, and yes, there is a lot to learn, but this class is here to help you understand what you need to know to get your book out there.
This introductory class will cover the following topics and much more:
- The difference between traditional and self publishing
- The benefits of self publishing versus traditionally publishing
- Where to self publish books
- Where to get cover art and interior art
- Formatting your book and finding the right software
- How to request rights back for a traditionally published book
- How and when to copyright a book
- Audiobooks
- Pricing a book and understanding how much author’s make
TAKE THIS CLASS IF:
- You’re curious about self publishing and what is required of authors.
- You’re not sure if self publishing is for you but you want to learn more.
- You have previously published traditional books that you would like to relaunch.
- The idea of self publishing is overwhelming.
- You love the idea of controlling your publishing future.
The deadline to register for this class is Friday, April 14 at 5:00 PM CT.
Instructor
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P. J. (Tricia) Hoover wanted to be a Jedi, but when that didn't work out, she became an electrical engineer instead. After a fifteen year bout designing computer chips for a living, P. J. started creating worlds of her own. She's the award-winning author of The Hidden Code, a Da Vinci Code-style young adult adventure with a kick-butt heroine, and Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life, featuring a fourteen-year-old King Tut who's stuck in middle school. When not writing, P. J. spends time practicing kung fu, fixing things around the house, and solving Rubik's cubes. For more information about P. J. (Tricia) Hoover, please visit her website www.pjhoover.com.
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Our classes offer a combination of lecture and practical exercises, determined by the individual instructor, on focused aspects of the craft and business of writing. Your fellow participants will come from a range of writing experience, from beginners to people with MFA degrees and published books. WLT instructors, participants, and administrators all work together to create a welcoming, supportive environment.If you haven’t taken a class with us in recent years, feel free to email WLT Program Director Sam Babiak at sam@writersleague.org if you’d like to discuss whether our programming is the right fit for your needs.
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