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Self-Publish Your Book with Amazon KDP & Draft2Digital

For aspiring authors, self-publishing beginners, and writers ready to take the next step

Ready to publish your book but unsure where to start? Join local indie author Barbara Howard Phipps for a beginner-friendly workshop that demystifies the self-publishing process using two of the most popular platforms: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Draft2Digital.

In this two-hour session, you'll learn:
● How to prepare your manuscript for digital and print formats
● The step-by-step process of publishing on Amazon KDP, including formatting, uploading, pricing, and choosing categories
● How Draft2Digital works to distribute your book widely to retailers like Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and more
● Pros and cons of each platform and how to use them together effectively
● Tips for creating a professional cover, writing compelling book descriptions, and navigating basic metadata
● Insights into royalties, ISBNs, and tracking sales
● Live walkthroughs and real-world examples from the instructor's own publishing journey

Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, this class will equip you with the tools and confidence to take your manuscript from draft to published book.

Barbara Howard Phipps crafts enchanting mysteries with diverse characters and a hint of romance. As the author of ten books including the Finding Home and The Clover City Files series, she combines her 16 years of self-publishing expertise with a wealth of professional experience, including roles as a Department of Defense Project Manager, KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader, and Corporate Sales Representative for Borders Books & Music. Now back in her Midwestern hometown and serving as Board President of the Great Lakes Fiction Writers, Ms. Howard spends her time treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies, and plotting captivating whodunits. Her memberships/affiliations: Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Great Lakes Fiction Writers, Crime Writers of Color, and The Authors Guild.