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Our 1/ 21 and 1/28
2025
Zoom Events Feature:
Cindy Kibbe
Self-Publishing 101: Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know To Ask
2025
Zoom Events Feature:
Cindy Kibbe
Self-Publishing 101: Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know To Ask
AUTHORS — THIS is the self-publishing workshop you’ve been waiting for!
Award-winning author and editor Cindy Kibbe (writing as C.K. Donnelly) will walk serious writers through every step of the self-publishing process from manuscript formatting to production to marketing in the two-part workshop, “Self-Publishing 101: Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know To Ask.”
Self-publishing a book is not for the faint of heart. It is a daunting, confusing, and expensive process. Based on her years of independently producing award-winning novels, Kibbe will give career-focused authors a comprehensive, no-nonsense, and unflinching guide to publishing and launching their own books.
In the two-part “Self-Publishing” workshop, writers will learn:
“This is the workshop I wish had been available when I decided to self-publish my books,” Kibbe says. “Everything in this class is pulled from my years of publishing experience and learning from others about what works and what doesn’t.”
This course was created for authors who are serious about their work, who want to make writing their career, and who are willing to devote the time and resources it takes to create a professional novel or book.
“Self-Publishing 101” Part One will cover:
“Self-Publishing 101” Part Two will cover:
Bio: While other kids read comic books under the covers with a flashlight at bedtime, Cindy Kibbe (writing as C.K. DONNELLY) wrote fan fiction and fantasy stories.
She used her love of writing to pursue a career in journalism, and was honored with several press awards. She continued to follow her dreams of writing a novel, a journey that was often "uphill, both ways." And almost every day she wanted to quit...just as soon as she finished the next chapter. After 20 years, the self-described “Unsuccessful Quitter” released her first YA Fantasy novel in 2020.
"'Unsuccessful quitting' really means persevering, allowing yourself the chance to catch your breath, try a new direction, even fail epically, but ultimately trying again and moving forward," Kibbe says. "Passion, prayer, and perseverance almost always lead to achievement."
Kibbe resides in Arizona with her oh-so-patient husband and her little black dog (who is equally patient). She no longer writes under the covers by flashlight. Usually. https://ckdonnelly.com/
Award-winning author and editor Cindy Kibbe (writing as C.K. Donnelly) will walk serious writers through every step of the self-publishing process from manuscript formatting to production to marketing in the two-part workshop, “Self-Publishing 101: Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know To Ask.”
Self-publishing a book is not for the faint of heart. It is a daunting, confusing, and expensive process. Based on her years of independently producing award-winning novels, Kibbe will give career-focused authors a comprehensive, no-nonsense, and unflinching guide to publishing and launching their own books.
In the two-part “Self-Publishing” workshop, writers will learn:
- Why editors are a MUST
- How to protect your work legally
- Tips on manuscript set-up and uploading
- Differences between illustrators and cover designers, and which is right for you
- Why producing and selling your books through BOTH Ingram and Amazon is a good idea
- Cost break-downs on printing and royalties—and all the hidden costs
- Why A.I. is good, bad, and ugly
- Marketing & PR tips and tricks
“This is the workshop I wish had been available when I decided to self-publish my books,” Kibbe says. “Everything in this class is pulled from my years of publishing experience and learning from others about what works and what doesn’t.”
This course was created for authors who are serious about their work, who want to make writing their career, and who are willing to devote the time and resources it takes to create a professional novel or book.
“Self-Publishing 101” Part One will cover:
- Manuscript prep for editors
- Lawyers and forming an LLC
- Websites, social media, e-newsletters
- Finding and working with an editor
- Cover Designers vs. Illustrators
- Copyrighting your work
- ISBNs and barcodes
“Self-Publishing 101” Part Two will cover:
- Interior and cover formatting concepts
- Pros and cons of IngramSpark and Amazon KDP
- Other POD services
- Ingram cost break-down and calculating royalties
- Amazon KDP cost break-down and calculating royalties
- Marketing and PR considerations
Bio: While other kids read comic books under the covers with a flashlight at bedtime, Cindy Kibbe (writing as C.K. DONNELLY) wrote fan fiction and fantasy stories.
She used her love of writing to pursue a career in journalism, and was honored with several press awards. She continued to follow her dreams of writing a novel, a journey that was often "uphill, both ways." And almost every day she wanted to quit...just as soon as she finished the next chapter. After 20 years, the self-described “Unsuccessful Quitter” released her first YA Fantasy novel in 2020.
"'Unsuccessful quitting' really means persevering, allowing yourself the chance to catch your breath, try a new direction, even fail epically, but ultimately trying again and moving forward," Kibbe says. "Passion, prayer, and perseverance almost always lead to achievement."
Kibbe resides in Arizona with her oh-so-patient husband and her little black dog (who is equally patient). She no longer writes under the covers by flashlight. Usually. https://ckdonnelly.com/
This event is a Zoom Meeting.
Where: The comfort of your own home!
When: This is a two-part workshop. Jan 21 and Jan 28. Both will use the same link.
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (PST)
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (MST)
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (EST)
Cost: $25.00
Where: The comfort of your own home!
When: This is a two-part workshop. Jan 21 and Jan 28. Both will use the same link.
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (PST)
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (MST)
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (EST)
Cost: $25.00
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