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Author and Publisher, Too?

What You Must Know about Self-Publishing
2024-09-16 19:00:00 2024-09-16 21:00:00 America/Chicago Author and Publisher, Too? More authors today are in favor of publishing their own books. Discover what options are available, learn which ones are right for you, and what you need to know to help your book be a success. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Monday, September 16
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-16 19:00:00 2024-09-16 21:00:00 America/Chicago Author and Publisher, Too? More authors today are in favor of publishing their own books. Discover what options are available, learn which ones are right for you, and what you need to know to help your book be a success. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

More authors today are in favor of publishing their own books. Discover what options are available, learn which ones are right for you, and what you need to know to help your book be a success.

Downers Grove resident Kelly K. James will give you an overview of self-publishing options so you can make the best choice for your book, including print-on-demand options and e-books, the fastest growing segment of publishing. Kelly is the author of several books, including Goodbye Byline, Hello Big Bucks: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money Ghostwriting and Coauthoring Books and Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money, Second Edition.

Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Business & Career |

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