You’ve done the work. You’ve researched agents, pitched your manuscript, submitted to any press with open submissions. You’ve waited. And waited. You know your book is good enough. You worked hard writing it. You worked with an editor. Your beta readers loved it. How long will you have to wait?
The world of publishing is overwhelming. It’s frustrating. It can even shake the nerves of writers with well-received books released from major houses. The more you consider it, the more horror stories you hear, the less you want to go that route. Your manuscript deserves better. But what are you supposed to do?
Perhaps you should publish it yourself.
Great! Yes! Wonderful!
So, how does that work?
Let us help you.
The Broadleaf Writers Association is pleased to present its first Self-Publishing Seminar! Join us Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at the Cobb Galleria, and learn from writers who have successfully published their own work! Whether you’re looking to print new work, or take the rights you’ve regained from books previously published, our panelists are here to guide you through the process and offer you plenty of tips and resources to ease the journey.
We’ll tackle it all: Which printing company should I use? How do I design a killer cover? eBook or print? Or both? Where can I find a good editor, and how thoroughly should my manuscript be edited? What kind of costs are involved? How do I get my book into bookstores and libraries? What kind of marketing plan should I consider?
It can be overwhelming. But you can do it. We can help.
Take the step toward publication. Join us and learn how to navigate the world of the self-published author.
You can find our 2019 SPS Schedule here!
Directions and parking info to the Cobb Galleria can found here.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Margaret Johnson-Hodge is the author of 13 novels, many receiving national acclaim. She has garnered rave reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, Midwest Book Review, The Dallas Morning Star, The Quarterly Black Review, Essence Magazine and Ebony Magazine. She is the recipient of the Reviewer’s Choice Award for her first novel “The Real Deal” and her seventh “A Journey to Here,” earned her an “Author of The Year” nomination. Recent works are “A Woman Named Mary Frances” which chronicles the life of a Georgia woman who lived to be 106 and “Red Light Green Light,” which Midwest Book Review proclaimed as ‘a classic for years to come.” She also gives highly-successful writing workshops several times a year and feels like a proud Literary Mom with eight of her writing students becoming published authors.
An award-winning author, Bobby Nash writes novels, comic books, short stories, novellas, graphic novels, and the occasional screenplay for a variety of publishers. Bobby is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and International Thriller Writers. On occasion, Bobby appears in movies and TV shows, usually standing behind your favorite actor. For more information on Bobby Nash please visit him at www.bobbynash.com and across social media.
Jeff Strand is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of over forty books. Publishers Weekly called his work “wickedly funny” and Cemetery Dance Magazine said “No author working today comes close to Jeff Strand’s perfect mixture of comedy and terror.” Though most of his work falls into the “horror/comedy” genre, he’s also written suspense, young adult, fantasy, a romantic comedy, and even a work of glorious smut. He lost the Stoker award to Stephen King twice. He’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and you can visit his website at www.jeffstrand.com.
Bernette Sherman is an Amazon best-selling author, poet, singer/songwriter, and Mrs. Cobb County 2019. She comes to the world as a creative individual with a passion for helping others see themselves and their world differently; whether that be through her written works, spoken word and inspirational speaking, or music. In addition to producing her own works, she offers a guide for aspiring authors and speakers to uncover the lessons in their life stories. Learn more about Bernette at www.BernetteSherman.com. Follow her on Instagram @IAmBernette and Facebook @IAmBernetteSherman.
Lynne Hansen is an Atlanta artist who specializes in dark fantasy and horror art for book covers. Her clients include Cemetery Dance Publications and Bloodshot Books, as well as folks like New York Times bestselling authors Christopher Golden, Rick Hautala, and Thomas E. Sniegoski. With over fifteen years of marketing and promotions experience including art and design, she loves to create book covers that tell a story. You can see her work on exhibit at various conventions across the country, as well as on her website at www.LynneHansenArt.com. Find her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @LynneHansenArt.