If you've completed your first draft (even if it's not your first written work) and you're thinking of publishing your work yourself, then this is the course for you. ​The Gatekeeper (human name Ronald A. Geobey) will astonish you with his wit and wisdom,* but most importantly will convey his knowledge concerning the journey from writing to publishing.

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Following an initial foray into the challenges of editing your own work, this practical course will look at editing and proofreading, formatting and typesetting; and will cover such steps as page numbering, headers and footers, sections and other such structural issues as you transition from your initial document to print and digital (e-book) ready files.

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Then, on to the cover - who should design it? where do you find someone? how much should you pay?...and more. You'll learn about cover size calculators, trim & bleed, and the setup for more complex output, like hardbacks with a dustjacket. ​You will then learn about ISBN purchase and title registration, publishing platform options, potential supply and distribution partners, and other aspects of maximising your reach.​

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All this and more - and the opportunity to chat to SFF author Ronald A. Geobey about his journey from self-publishing to running Ireland's premier publisher of Speculative Fiction. What more could you ask for?

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If all this sounds like your thing, why not fill in the Expression of Interest form below and we'll be in touch. Until then, keep writing.

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*Astonishment is not guaranteed