How to Self Publish:

If you're interested in self-publishing, sign up for Mary P. Brooke's "How to Self Publish" at the Monterey Centre (Recreation Oak Bay). The 4-hour course is delivered in two sessions (2 hours each).

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: If you have a non-fiction book manuscript that you hope to self-publish, this course will provide tips and insights on the importance of working with an editor, book shepherd and/or publishing consultant.

The levels at which a manuscript is reviewed, revised and refined (as well as how a book cover is designed) will be explained.

This course will enlighten you about the process of enhancing your manuscript toward digital formatting, printing, publication and marketing. The course will help you decide whether self-publishing is really for you (and/or how you might share that job with various service providers).

Handouts provided.

Tidbits from the Class Outline:

What is editing?

Reasons to have your manuscript edited and your book cover professionally designed.

Choosing an editor.

Editing, proofreading and document management.

Using style guides and dictionaries.

Setting up an editing contract.

ISBN and bar code.

Manuscript formatting and terminology for typography.

Choosing a printer.

Book marketing (online and to bookstores).

Why choose self-publishing?