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  • Do you have a story you want to share with the world?
  • How can you transform your manuscript into a printed book?
  • Would you like to be a published author?

The TELL YOUR STORY self-publishing workshop will show you how you can publish a book you will be proud of.

TELL YOUR STORY SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP

This hands-on and informative half-day workshop will teach you all of the stages required to transform your story into a printed book or ebook.

Kirsty Ogden will introduce her unique approach to book publication – The Five ‘C’s of Self Publishing. Her practical, user-friendly approach demystifies the process of book publication as she steps you through each stage of a book publishing project including:

  • structural/copy editing
  • proofreading
  • typesetting/formatting the interior page layout
  • designing an eye-catching cover
  • book admin/author publishing services.

Ably assisted by colleague, Patrice Shaw, these two professionals have what it takes to guide you on your journey to become a published author.

OUR APPROACH

During the TELL YOUR STORY self-publishing workshop you will learn about:

  • each stage of the self-publishing process: from editing and proofreading, through to page layout/typesetting, book cover design and printing (plus ebook conversion/distibution)
  • the benefits (financial and personal) of self publishing your manuscript.

This workshop is perfect if you want to discover a straightforward step-by-step method to self publish your book.There will be plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions, and you will go home feeling inspired and energised, with a detailed action plan for publishing your book.

THE ESSENTIAL DETAILS

DATE: Friday 1st June 2018

TIME: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm (registration commences at 9.15 am)

VENUE: Happiness Hub, 1/10 Albion Street, Albion 

WORKSHOP FEE: $38.50 (includes admin fee); Early Bird Tickets (available before 15 May) – $32.50 (includes admin fee)

Included in the workshop registration price you will receive:

  • A digital PDF copy of Self Publishing Checklist: The Five ‘C’s of Self Publishing
  • Printed information sheets – Book marketing mindmap & Standard industry book sizes
  • A delicious  morning tea! – all dietary requirements catered for

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Kirsty Ogden

A freelance publication designer and editor, Kirsty Ogden is committed to helping writers self publish a book that is eloquent, polished and attractively presented. With over 20 years’ industry experience in graphic design, desktop publishing, editing and librarianship, she has expertise in all aspects of print publication. In addition to being the director of Brisbane Self Publishing Service, Kirsty runs her own business – Epiphany Editing & Publishing. 

Patrice Shaw

Patrice Shaw is a freelance editor, proofreader and copywriter. Devoted to the written word, fiction is her first love; however, she can be coerced to edit all types of writing. Patrice has worked with authors who have self-published books in the genres of thrillers, history, children’s fiction, fantasy, young adult, short stories, memoir, women’s interests, self-help and general fiction.

ABOUT BRISBANE SELF PUBLISHING SERVICE

Brisbane Self Publishing Service provides a one-stop editing, publication design and book marketing services to self-publishing authors and writers.

www.brisbaneselfpublishing.com.au

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Location
Happiness Hub

1/10 Albion Road Albion Brisbane 4010, Australia


Organiser Information

Kirsty Ogden
Epiphany Editing & Publishing
0403 790 620

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