Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this monthly program discussing key aspects of the indie publishing process. This will include topics such as beta reading, getting book reviews, navigating platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Draft to Digital, building an author brand, and creating engaging social media content.
All writers and authors are welcome!
2026 Sessions:
January: Elevator Pitch Workshop
Writing a logline using the Save the Cat! template and getting comfortable talking about your book.
Bring your pens and paper as we’ll be writing loglines and author tagline and pitching to the group!
February: Reviews & Recommendations of Indie Author Resources
AirTable, Scrivener, Atticus, BookFunnel, MailerLite, and Canva.
March: Building a Professional Author Website
Key elements, best practices, and what every author site should include.
April: Block Scheduling & Batch Content Planning for Social Media
Potential media manager as guest! (No pressure! Thanks Tish for investigating this)
May: Cover Design Dos and Don'ts & “Show Me” Session — Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital & IngramSpark
What makes a great cover? Then how to upload your cover and manuscripts, plus a brief overview of formatting basics.
June: Author Visibility
Book fairs (how to set-up your table and talk to patrons about your book), book launch parties, bookstore appearances, and generating media buzz.