Workshop on Independent Publishing:  How to self-publish eBooks and paperbacks

with Jo Zebedee

Sat 2 Aug 2025 | 10.00am to 12.00pm I £17.50

Wondering about publishing your book independently? This practical workshop will take you through the options available and the processes and costs involved, leaving you confident to hit the publish button! The areas of self-publishing to be covered: costs of publishing – when do you know your book is ready – peer review, -stages of editing and finding an editor – cover production -sales platforms including isbns, – printing approaches and e-platforms – marketing your book.

Jo Zebedee is listed by The Guardian as one of the top 10 Irish Science Fiction authors, and is the author of 7 books, the majority of which are independently published. She also manages The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus, providing knowledge of the distribution and sales elements of publishing. As a management consultant, her focus is on practical application and developing skills.