From Self-Editing to Self-Publishing

Service Description

The Gatekeeper himself - Award-winning SFF author of Kiranis, Ronald A. Geobey - will guide you personally as you prepare your manuscript for the minefield of self-publishing. Begin with a no-obligation assessment of your work and join sessions on a Pay-As-You-Go basis.* 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 (in his human form as SFF author 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. 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. 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.​ 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? *Number of sessions will vary depending on the progress of the individual's work and understanding **Astonishment is not guaranteed