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What I’ve learned from self-publishing

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

What does it take to succeed as a self-published author in Australia? Publishing independently is a daunting undertaking for any creator and there are several key questions you need to answer before you get underway. But why is it important to clarify your motivations and goals for self-publishing? What can you do to ensure you get the kind of results you want from the process? And where do you even begin with printing, distribution, and promotion, let alone all the associated costs?

Learn from the first-hand experience of acclaimed graphic novelist Mike Barry, who will share what he’s gleaned from almost a decade of creating, crowdfunding and self-publishing Action Tank, his award-winning graphic novel trilogy for kids. 

In an insightful one-hour session, Mike will explore:

  • The foundational questions you need to ask yourself before you pursue self-publishing
  • How he made made three crowdfunding campaigns a success, what he learned along the way, and what other creators can take away from this experience
  • How to navigate the practicalities of printing, pricing, distribution, and marketing
  • How to balance the business side of being a self-published author with the vital creative work of writing and illustrating

Whether you’re a first time author or author-illustrator seeking to understand the benefits, challenges, and practical processes of self-publishing, or an established creator wondering if an alternative pathway could better suit your next project, Mike will help you understand what it takes to bring your vision to life.

There will be time for questions from the audience.

Who is this for?

  • Aspiring authors and author-illustrators who are considering self-publishing and want to understand the benefits and challenges
  • Authors and author-illustrators seeking guidance on the navigating the printing, distribution, and publicity processes when self-publishing
  • Established authors and author-illustrators interested in learning about alternative publishing pathways to explore for future projects

Please note, this course is not suited to authors interested exclusively in self-publishing or hybrid publishing; the focus throughout is on the traditional publishing system. 

Additionally, this course is designed for a broad range of fiction and non-fiction writers and will not provide highly specific genre market guidance.

About the presenter

Mike Barry
Mike Barry
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Can't make it to the live session?

No problem! Everyone booked in to this event will be emailed a link and passcode to access the recording afterwards. This recording will be available to view for 10 days after the live session. This also means that if you wish to revisit the session after attending it live to take further notes, you can do so!

After 10 days, the link will expire and the recording will no longer be available to view.