Successful self-publishing with Joanna Penn in partnership with Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival 2015

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Successful self-publishing with Joanna Penn in partnership with Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival 2015

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · 7 - 9pm GMT+1

Location

Stratford Artshouse

The Civic Hall 14 Rother Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LU United Kingdom

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Description

Self-publishing is an empowering way for authors to bring their work to a global market. With benefits including creative independence and a greater share of royalties, more and more writers are opting to publish independently. In this energetic and upbeat seminar, bestselling author-entrepreneur Joanna Penn reveals how you can make self-publishing work for you.

You’ll learn about the technical, marketing and business aspects of self-publishing, as well as the problems to watch out for along the way. Joanna will also explain the different publishing platforms available, helping you to choose the right format for your book. With plenty of opportunities for questions, this informative course can show even the most business-averse author how to make the most of the self-publishing revolution.

This course is for you if…

  • You’re a fiction or non-fiction writer who is interested is self-publishing, and wants to gain a better understanding of the process and options available
  • You’re an aspiring writer who wants an introduction to self-publishing

Course description

This engaging evening seminar features practical advice on the advantages and challenges of self-publishing from established author-entrepreneur Joanna Penn. Topics covered include:

  • Preparing for the publishing process
  • Selecting the publishing platform that’s right for your work, and your audience
  • The benefits of reaching readers directly
  • Common pitfalls and problems, and how to avoid them
  • Appealing to a global audience
  • Q&A and discussion with Joanna Penn

Tutor profile

Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and non-fiction. She is also a professional speaker and entrepreneur, and was voted as one of the Guardian’s top 100 creative professionals in the UK in 2013. Her website, www.TheCreativePenn.com, is regularly voted one of the top 10 sites for writers. Joanna is also an Advisor to the Alliance of Independent Authors and a professional speaker. Connect with Joanna on Twitter @thecreativepenn.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

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