Making the Leap: Self-Publishing Basics
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MAKING THE LEAP: SELF-PUBLISHING BASICS
Thinking of self-publishing but don't know where to start?
DATE: 12:30PM - 20th September 2026
VENUE: Lost Souls, Netherworld @ Fortitude Valley
SUMMARY: Hail, Adventurers! Let author Jodie Lane walk you through the process step-by-step, using real checklists and hints to help you avoid the overwhelm. Topics include:
What's the difference between beta-reading, editing and proofreading?
Where (and how) to get a great cover and professional graphics
How to load your book to online platforms like Amazon and IngramSpark.
This workshop is aimed at emerging authors who want to move from idea to sale with a plan in hand. All are welcome!
BIO: Queer, autistic nerd, Jodie Lane reads and writes science fantasy, dark comedy and YA time-travel adventure. She loves finding the quirky and odd in her everyday world, and is passionate about telling authentic stories that make people feel alive.
Jodie is an enthusiastic historian, combining her love of travel and adventure with fascinating stories from the past. Brisbane based, she studied a variety of modern history at the University of Queensland.
Her travels have taken her all over the world: she has lived and taught English in China and Romania, backpacked through Europe and South America, and holidayed in the Middle East, Central America, South East Asia, New Zealand and South Africa. She speaks basic Spanish as a second language, is learning German, and studies Wing Chun Kung Fu.
SKILL LEVEL: If you are a first-time writer, a long-time writer, or somewhere in between, you are welcome!
Authors & Adventure is designed for LGBTQIASB+ and neurodivergent writers seeking affirming experiences outside of cisgender heteronormative spaces. Our workshops are convened and/or coordinated by queer-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming service providers.
FAQs
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
Yes, but it's encouraged to book in advance to avoid missing out!
- Does Netherworld's Lost Souls have any accessibility issues?
Authors & Adventure and Netherworld staff have coordinated to provide the best possible experience for those requiring disability access. Lost Souls Karaoke is accessible from an external door, at street level, which leads straight into the lobby area and the workshop space.
Netherworld itself has a front step that will prohibit those with mobility concerns. Those with sensory overstimulation concerns will also encounter problems with the bar/arcade itself, as it is very loud and heavily populated.
- What is your policy on drinking in the venue?
Participants are required not to consume alcohol during the session. This is for the benefit and comfort of both convenors and fellow attendees. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in expulsion from the event.
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