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September 19, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Self-Publishing: Working With a Service Provider
Presented in partnership with FriesenPress
Do you have a story to tell? Do you want to put that story out in the world on your own?
Join us as we delve into the world of self-publishing and what it entails to work with a service provider.
We’ll discuss exactly what self-publishing is, the differences between ‘do-it-yourself’ and using a service provider, plus go into a detailed look at the stages of a book’s typical production lifecycle when choosing to partner with a provider.
The presentation covers:
- What is self-publishing?
- Benefits of self-publishing
- DIY and Service Provider: How it works and the benefits & drawbacks to both
- Lifecycle of a book (when working with service providers) with a mini overview of each stage
- Examples of books FriesenPress has helped bring to the world.
- Overview of preparing for publication
You can expect to leave this presentation with a clear understanding of the self-publishing process, tips for preparing for publication and what options are available to you.
GIVEAWAY: We will be giving away a free manuscript evaluation (valued at $499) to one of the attendees of the event!
Please register for this ONLINE workshop by 3 pm on Sept 19th, and you will be sent a Zoom link by 4 pm.
If you haven’t received your Zoom link, please check your spam/junk mail folders.
Presenter: Bret Newton
A publishing consultant for over 8 years, Bret brings passion and authenticity to his role as a Publishing Consultant with FriesenPress. His dedication to seeing his authors succeed has helped over 1,000 authors achieve their dreams of publishing their works. In his spare time, Bret enjoys musical theatre and being out on a lake with his paddle board.
Who is FriesenPress?
FriesenPress is the world’s only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider. Since 2009, we have helped thousands of authors publish over 8,000 titles. Part of Canada’s largest independent book printer, Friesens Corporation, FriesenPress offers professional editing, design, distribution, and promotional support to those seeking to self-publish their books. FriesenPress has provided similar workshops in the past for organizations such as the Federation of BC Writers, McNally Robinson, The Word Guild, and more.
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September 19, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: Online
Cancellation policy
Creative Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event where a minimum registration level has not been met. Participants registered for an event that is cancelled by Creative Manitoba will receive a full refund.
Registrants may cancel up to one week before the event to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued to registrants who cancel within one week of the event start date. No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend.
Substitute participants are allowed in most cases, but not all. Please check with us ahead of time if you wish to send a substitute participant by calling 204-927-2787.
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