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Self-Publishing 101: The Foundation Workshop

(ONLINE)

2026-01-29 18:30:00 2026-01-29 20:30:00 America/New_York Self-Publishing 101: The Foundation Workshop Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience Zoom -

Thursday, January 29
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 18:30:00 2026-01-29 20:30:00 America/New_York Self-Publishing 101: The Foundation Workshop Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience Zoom -

Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience

In this dynamic interactive virtual workshop, participants will learn the foundation of self-publishing and the steps it takes to go from starting the writing process to completing the book to being self-published.

Local author, Serena Wills, will talk 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.

This workshop is designed for anyone and everyone, who wants to write/publish a book for the first time or wants to learn more about the process.

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📜 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81944546566?pwd=bQpd5GzmiGXNws2LNB5IQFPitVKAdn.1

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Author Talks |

TAGS: | Writer | Self-Publish | Publishing | New Year | Author |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

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Mon, Feb 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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