It's National Novel Writing Month and that means it's time to start thinking about publishing your story! This workshop will teach you the tips and tricks to self-publishing and what to expect
💻 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84433163700?pwd=WOk0VZLbICBDQPyRwtT4LkVGJlIKAr.1
Join Serena Willis, local author and poet, for a dynamic and interactive workshop where participants will learn about the foundation of self-publishing and the steps that it takes to go from starting the writing process, completing the book, to being self-published.
In this workshop you will learn about:
-accountability
-copywriting and how to legally protect your work
-the editing process
-book layout
-how to publish the book
-marketing tips and various ways to do book signings
Serena is a local author and has self-published four poetry books which include, "Artists' Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3", which was released November 2023, "The Awakening, Pieces of Life Volume 2", released in December 2019, "Crying Tears of Teal", released in September 2017 and "Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1" released in June 2014. In 2025, Serena will release, "The 10th Anniversary Edition of "Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1" and her upcoming memoir, "Living the Lyme Life, A Personal Journey with Lyme Disease".
You can find Serena on her website at www.serenawills.com or across social media platforms at: divinewryte
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performer | Author Talks |
TAGS: | Writers | Self-Publishing | Publishing | National Novel Writing Month | NaNoWriMo | Authors |
Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces. On street parking is available.
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For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.