'How to get Published' by Brian John

Workshop on self-publishing
Brian, who has been successfully self-publishing for about 45 years, will explore with workshop participants a wide range of relevant topics.  What is the difference between self-publishing and vanity publishing?  Do you need and agent and/ or a mainstream publisher?  Do you want to make money? The joys and pitfalls of self-publishing for Kindle and other digital platforms.  "Traditional" paperback and hardback publishing using new short-run technology.  Assessing your market.  Computer software programmes for self-publishing.  Book design.  Controlling costs.  Warehousing and marketing.  And lots more..........  We will share experiences and undertake some exercises designed to guide writers and potential self-publishers in what to go for, and what should be avoided at all costs!