

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Self-Publishing: An Overview
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An overview of how self-publishing works, including platforms (IngramSpark, KDP), ISBNs, business setup, editing, and building your plan.About this EventThinking about self-publishing a book? Whether you're just getting started or already have a manuscript in progress, this class gives you a big-picture overview of how self-publishing works before you start making decisions.This is the first class in a 6-part series that walks you through the entire self-publishing process. This session covers the overview; future classes will take a deeper dive into each topic.What We'll Cover in This Class: Self-publishing vs. traditional publishingHow print-on-demand printing and distribution workIngramSpark and Amazon KDP, the two main platforms, and how authors use themeBooks, how they differ from print, and your distribution optionsAudiobooks, a brief look at what's involvedISBNs, what they are, where to get them, and why your choice mattersBusiness setup and tax basics for authorsThe editing process and the types of editing your book needsBuilding your author platformCreating your self-publishing plan and budgetThe Self-Publishing Class Series:Class 1: Research and Planning (This Class) — An overview of how self-publishing works, including platforms (IngramSpark, KDP), ISBNs, business setup, editing, and building your plan.Future Classes:Class 2: The Red Tape — Setting up your business, obtaining ISBNs, creating accounts on publishing platforms, copyright registration, and other legal and logistical steps.Class 3: Editing and Proofreading — The different types of editing, building your editing team, working with beta readers, and getting your manuscript polished and ready.Class 4: Book Design — Cover design, interior formatting, trim size and binding choices, eBook conversion, and reviewing your proofs.Class 5: Marketing Plan — Defining your audience, building your author website and email list, social media strategy, networking, and using keywords and categories for discoverability.Class 6: Publishing and Post-Launch — Uploading your files, setting up distribution, publishing your book, monitoring sales, post-launch marketing, and planning what comes next.This class is designed for authors at any stage. You don't need a finished manuscript to attend. If you're considering self-publishing, this overview will give you a solid foundation to make informed decisions.The class runs approximately 2-3 hours with a break.About Your InstructorKimberly Martin has spent more than two decades helping authors navigate the self-publishing process through her company, Jera Publishing. Her expertise includes self-publishing consulting, interior book design, cover design, and eBook creation. Kimberly developed the Self-Publishing class series to put her knowledge into a step-by-step system that helps authors through every phase of the self-publishing process.
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Roswell
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jera Publishing
- **lat**: 34.0360073
- **long**: -84.334688
- **full address**: Jera Publishing, 875 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, United States

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- **organizer**: Kimberly Martin (https://allevents.in/org/kimberly-martin/27629840)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jera Publishing, 875 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 50 up to 50 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kimberly Martin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Introduction to Self-Publishing: An Overview ?
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