Bowen Island is home to dozens of published authors and many more writers yearning to have their words published. In the past, authors had no choice but to send their well-crafted queries to agents and publishers, and then to wait . . . and wait. Thanks to the internet and technology, both traditionally published and unpublished authors now have an alternative way to get their work in front of readers.
If you have written a book—fiction or non-fiction—consider self-publishing and finding your own readers. Exhilarating Indie, a half-day workshop presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council and facilitated by author Carol M. Cram covers topics such as how to create a book you’re proud to sell, how to prepare a manuscript for publication, and how to publish it online and in print. Carol will also offer tips and advice on how to develop a marketing plan to get the book into the hands of readers. The workshop includes a reading and resource list.
Why Exhilarating Indie? When Carol started her “indie” journey back in January 2014 after years of sending out queries and becoming discouraged, she felt a weight slide off her shoulders. She felt in control and free to make her own decisions. Carol is a firm advocate of independent publishing as a great way to attract readers —and perhaps the attention of traditional publishers. A few months after she self-published her debut novel The Towers of Tuscany, Carol was contacted by Lake Union Publishing in the United States. They are re-releasing her novel on December 16, 2014.
The workshop is set for Saturday, October 4, from 9 am – noon at the Gallery @ Artisan Square. Space is limited. To register, visit the Gallery @ Artisan Square, the Community Recreation Office, or at the Rec office’s website.
