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Taking Control of Your Author Career with Indie Publishing Workshop

Have you finished your first book and are feeling overwhelmed by what it will take to get it into the hands of readers?

If you don’t know where to start, you might waste time spinning your wheels or make critical mistakes that make your author journey harder than it needs to be. But if you follow the right steps, you can take control of your publishing journey—and make more money—by taking the indie route.

In this comprehensive hands-on workshop, indie authors Michael La Ronn and Matty Dalrymple share the knowledge they’ve gained from more than a decade of independently publishing their fiction and nonfiction books.
This workshop will cover:

Editorial—Self-editing tips and how to work with an editor
Formatting—How to create industry-standard e-books and paperbacks (without pulling your hair out)
Design—How to create a book cover that sells to the readers you want to reach
Production and Distribution—The power of print-on-demand, and considerations about whether to sell only on Amazon or through a variety of platforms (including your own)
Marketing—How to market your book like a pro without breaking the bank, and the resources every indie author needs, such as an email list and an online home base
Resources—The tools and services that will improve your productivity and smooth your publishing journey

The publishing process doesn’t have to be painful. Join us for a hands-on experience and leave with the confidence and knowledge to publish your own work professionally and successfully.

Matty Dalrymple

Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

More at:
https://www.theindyauthor.com/
https://www.mattydalrymple.com/

Social media links at:
https://www.mattydalrymple.com/press-kit.html

Michael La Ronn

Michael La Ronn has published many science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He built a writing career publishing 10-12 books per year while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings. He serves as the Outreach Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

Visit his fiction website at www.michaellaronn.com and his resources for writers at www.authorlevelup.com.

Master class workshop participants can download the slides here: