Here’s the next BAIPA Workshop!

Like our monthly meetings, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via the confirmation email you will get upon completing your registration, as well as via email on the Friday evening before, around 9 PM.

EVERYONE MUST REGISTER
for this two-hour workshop.

Member tickets are $25.00, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members.

Members MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.

The workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours. 

Self-Publishing 101

with Ruth Schwartz

In this intensive two-hour workshop, we will provide a concise and powerful overview of the self-publishing process. Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, this session will arm you with essential knowledge and actionable steps to kick-start your self-publishing journey. Led by an industry expert with years of experience, you’ll gain insights into the critical aspects of turning your manuscript into a professional, market-ready book.

Outline and Takeaways:

1. Introduction to Self-Publishing:
   • Key differences between traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing
   • Overview of the self-publishing industry and its evolution
2. Essential Steps Overview:
   • A high-level walkthrough of the self-publishing process
   • Importance of editing, formatting, and professional cover design
3. Choosing Your Platform:
   • Introduction to major self-publishing platforms: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital
   • Basic pros and cons of each platform
4. Marketing Basics:
   • Understanding categories, keywords, and metadata
5. Q&A Session:
   • Open floor for specific questions and personalized advice

By the end of this workshop, you will have a solid understanding of the self-publishing landscape, the fundamental steps to get started, and practical tips to avoid common pitfalls. This session is designed to provide a strong foundation, empowering you to take the first steps towards successful self-publishing.

About Our Speaker: Ruth Schwartz

Ruth Schwartz

Ruth Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Wonderlady Books, helping self-publishing authors turn finished manuscripts into finished books, complete with professional cover design, interior layout, and ebook editions—all up online and available for sale around the world. Ruth brings over 50 years of book publishing, design and printing industry experience to every author’s project and has worked on over 200 independently-published books since 2012 when print on demand technology enabled the current indie publishing revolution.

She has been a member of the BAIPA board of directors for many years, as well as serving as Vice President, managing the membership and events teams.

Connect with Ruth:
[email protected]
thewonderlady.com
Linkedin.com/in/wonderlady