Self-Publishing: From Manuscript to Publication with Kylie Chan

Step by step, understand what it takes to produce a book you can be proud of.

Traditional publishing isn’t the only way to produce and distribute your work. In this introductory course, Kylie will guide you through the basics of self-publishing. She will outline the differences between print and digital self-publishing, and explain channels, discounts, and regional restrictions. There are a number of vitally important steps to work through before you can see your work in print, and Kylie will help you to understand what it takes to produce a book you can be proud of.

Note that you are invited to bring along a digital copy of your manuscript (in word format) to digitally publish you book right there on the day. This is not compulsory, if you do not wish to publish your book on the day.

Learning outcomes

As part of this workshop, you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of self-publishing.

• Learn how to identify and avoid vanity publishers.

• Discover options for digital and print publishing and distribution.

• Receive an outline of the self-publishing process from start to finish.

• Digitally self-publish your own manuscript, ready for release onto the market (optional).

Format

This is an in-person workshop with a focus on publishing; it will be held at the State Library of Queensland. This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and backgrounds who are interested in self-publishing a book.

About Kylie

Kylie Chan has a BBus in information technology, an MBA in IT, and an MPhil in Creative Writing. She started out as an IT consultant and trainer specialising in business intelligence systems in Australia, and then had her own consulting business for ten years in Hong Kong. When she returned to Australia, Kylie wrote the bestselling nine-book Dark Heavens fantasy series, followed by the Dragon Empire science fiction series. Her 2023 speculative novel, ‘Minds of Sand and Light’, explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its possible impact on society. She is a full-time writer based on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

For more information about Queensland Writers Centre’s Program of Events and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.queenslandwriters.org.au/program-info