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Publishing a book is a very scary next step for any writer and his or her story. Whether you plan to pursue a traditional publishing path or self-publishing path, several things must take place before submitting to an agent, publisher, or self-publishing service provider. This includes having a clean, well-edited, and fully polished manuscript. In this webinar session, author Valerie Willis will cover how to get prepared for the publishing phase, the differences between the various publishing options, and what will be required and expected of you depending on your chosen path. She will break down the following publishing options to help you determine which path is right for you and your book:
- Traditional Publishing
- Independent & Small Press Publishing
- Self-Publishing or Indie Publishing
About the Presenter: Valerie Willis is a sixth generation Floridian who loves crafting novels with elements inspired by Mythology, Superstitions, Legends, Folklore, Fairy Tales and even history. Her fantasy romance novels within The Cedric Series are a wonderful blend of genres that appeal to a wide-range of readers, whether they like paranormal, fantasy, romance or action adventure. She braved the Independent publishing route at the end of 2012 and has devoted herself to being a pillar of “Self-Publishing How-to”, from formatting of both print and digital versions to book cover designs. You can often find this Author hosting workshops about writing and self-publishing in the Orlando, Florida area or working on her next novel. She loves to inspire other writers and creative minds. Be sure to visit her blog for some of the advice she has to offer, from a perspective that has influences from Game Development and Graphic Design.