ROUTES to PUBLICATION

How does a writer become an author? Should you find a publisher or self-publish?

In this interactive session you will learn the pros and cons of different routes to publication. We will highlight some of the pitfalls so you can chose the route that is right for you.

Whether you find a publisher or self-publish, the process has many stages. Learn what these are, what is involved, which of the tasks you can do yourself. We will explain the important elements of creating a good product: editing, interior-file creation and cover-file creation. We will give you a realistic idea of how much money your book might make and when you should (or should not!) pay for skilled help.

By the end of the session you will know what jobs are involved in publishing and you will have a personal action plan.

FEEDBACK from a previous session

"Well explained about the pitfalls and traps of publishing."

"Presenters were friendly, knowledgebale and approachable."

"Very recpetive to questions and responsive to the audience. I learnt a lot."

This session is brought to you by Sheffield Authors members Steve Kay and Carmel Page.

Steve Kay’s first novel The Evergreen in Red and White was longlisted for the Historical Novel Society's Indie awards in 2015. He then got the bug and has gone on to publish over 40 books (his own and that of others) through his publishing company 1889 Books.

Carmel Page is a storyteller. In 2017, a fairy godmother granted her wish to be published when the History Press offered her a book deal to write Yorkshire Folk Tales for Children. Since then she has also self-published Little More and the Wantley Dragon because dragons are important, especially ones that live on the edge of Sheffield.

Workshop 14 is upstairs in Orchard Square, Sheffield S1 2FB. It can be accessed by the lift in Waterstones, but there are still a few steps down to the workshop.

If you have any support needs or wish people to know your pronouns please let us know in advance or on the day.

This is a stand alone session which we repeat a few times a year it is not part of a series.

The Writers Workshop’s space in Orchard Square, Sheffield, has no step-free access. If you have been excluded from this event due to inaccessibility, please let us know. We are committed to finding fully accessible premises and, in the meantime, making as many of our events available online as possible.

If you can manage the steps but have other access needs, or if it is important to you that people know your pronouns, please let Carmel and Steve know in advance or on the day.

The Writers Workshop is a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to enable everyone to experience the joy and power of creative writing, both at our venue in Sheffield and online. Members of the Writers Workshop get a discount on all our events and other perks. For more information, visit www.thewritersworkshop.co.uk.