It's never been easier to self-publish a book. Knowing how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media, digital marketing and advertising as well as connecting with a global audience with evolving tastes? That’s another matter entirely. This workshop will highlight some self-publishing best practices, point out the pitfalls, the risks and rewards and prepare you for the stressful but rewarding journey of publishing your own books. Why self-publish in the first place? How to foster genuine interactions with influencers/reviewers and build an online community? How to market the book, and navigate a confusing advertising landscape? How to project-manage the editing/proofreading/art direction? This workshop will leave you one step closer to doing it all your way.
Your Workshop Leader
João F. Silva was born in a small town in Portugal but after a nomadic stint across England now lives in Glasgow with his wife and elder feline co-workers. He is the author of The Smokesmiths, a gritty and character-driven epic fantasy series featuring smoke magic, fantastic creatures and ancient secrets. His debut novel Seeds of War won the Best Indie Debut of 2023 at the FanFiAddict Awards and his short fiction work has been published in Grimdark Magazine and Haven Speculative.
About the event:
Running time: 105 minutes including breaks
Venue: Munro Room
Tickets: £19.50 / £16 (plus 50p booking fee)
The event will be take place in-person. Workshops are not recorded.
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