sandringham library self publishing workshop

This weekend I had the absolute pleasure of running a self-publishing workshop at Sandringham Library for a room full of 27 enthusiastic and curious writers. From the first question to the last, their energy was electric. We talked everything from editing and formatting to marketing strategies and getting those first sales.
Self-publishing can feel like a maze—ISBNs, metadata, print vs. ebook, cover specs, distribution channels—but when you break it down, it’s a creative business like any other. Watching the penny drop as participants realised Yes, I can do this is the part that never gets old.

As an author and small-press publisher, I love sharing the hard-won knowledge that’s helped me bring my own books into the world. Mentoring emerging writers and supporting them to make their publishing dreams come true is a privilege—and, honestly, the best kind of fuel for my own creative fire.
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A huge thank you to Sandringham Library for the warm welcome and to everyone who came with their questions, ideas, and passion for storytelling. The future of indie publishing is bright when so many writers are ready to take charge of their own work.