Others will charge hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, to teach or help you with this information. I keep it budget friendly so you have the money you need to invest in editing, good cover design and formatting, and the marketing costs.
Self-publishing no longer means uploading a file to KDP and calling it a day. You can make your book stand out by following industry standards for publishing, and that’s what we’ll cover in this workshop.
In this 4-hour bootcamp with Alexa Bigwarfe, you will learn:
All the key elements you need to know and understand about self-publishing: what do you need and where do you get it?
Understanding Metadata – including keywords and categories, ISBNs, pricing, and more
Imprint – what it is, why you’d want one, how to set it up
When to copyright and why
Difference between putting a book on pre-order vs. scheduling for publication
Pre-order strategies
Amazon Author Central – what it is, why you need it
How to load your book to KDP – what do you need and what do the fields mean?
Step by step instructions for IngramSpark! How to navigate & load a book to IngramSpark – they have some really different fields that you MUST understand! (particularly how to put your book on pre-order & discount rates)
Why we use both KDP and IngramSpark – it doesn’t have to be one or the other + other companies to consider for distribution – PublishDrive, Lulu, Bublish, etc.
Basic marketing information that will impact your publishing decisions
and More!
You will also receive Step by Step tutorials on loading your book to KDP and to IngramSpark, newly updated with changes to both platforms.
This bootcamp will include plenty of time for Q&A, personal feedback, and support.
If you’ve already published, this will be a good refresher course that can show you the changes that have occurred across the major platforms.
By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped to publish your book like a pro, and ensure that your book stands out from all the other self-published books on the market today.
Alexa Bigwarfe
Publishing Expert
Alexa Bigwarfe is a USA Today Best-Selling author, author coach, and publisher. She is the founder and owner of Write|Publish|Sell, the publishing houses Kat Biggie Press, Purple Butterfly Press, and Chrysalis Press, and hosts the annual Women in Publishing Summit, a large online conference for women. Learn more at writepublishsell.com. She has provided 1:1 support, training, resources, and support to thousands of authors and is passionate about making sure authors know exactly what they need to successfully publish their book.
A Peek Behind the Process of Your Hybrid Publishing Journey
Presented by Women in Publishing Summit Premium sponsor, Warren Publishing
Join the team of Warren Publishing for a panel discussion about the steps involved in the hybrid publishing production and launch process from submission to shelves.
Mindy Kuhn has over twenty seven years of marketing, design, and branding experience. She holds Photojournalism and Journalism Graphics degrees from Ball State University and a Leadership in Publishing Certificate from the Yale Publishing Course; Yale School of Management and has worked in many aspects of advertising, marketing, and branding for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to small boutiques. Mindy has extensive experience in the print platform and excels at developing an author’s vision into a polished, finished product. Publication design is one of her specialties and she has earned many design and publication awards for her work.
Presented by Women in Publishing Summit Webinar sponsor, Bublish
Do you know what level of editing your manuscript needs? If you’re unsure, join Bublish Founder and CEO Kathy Meis, a veteran editor and ghostwriter, for a deep dive into the four levels of editing.
You’ll learn how professional multilevel editing builds a strong foundation for a book’s success. Participants will learn:
About each of the four levels of editing and how they enrich a manuscript
How to decide which level of editing your book needs
Common pitfalls authors make in the editing process
How to budget the right amount of time and money for multilevel editing
How effective professional editing impacts a book’s success
Kathy Meis is the founder & CEO of Bublish, a complete, guided self-publishing platform that empowers indie authors with the services, resources, and technology they need to be successful in today’s crowded book marketplace. Leveraging her 30 years of writing and media experience as a journalist, developmental editor, and ghostwriter for top industry brands like Forbes and CBS, Kathy speaks frequently at publishing conferences on a wide-range of topics, including writing, editing, book positioning, marketing, author brand-building and more recently AI in publishing. She is a techno-optimist who believes passionately in the unique power of human creativity and builds AI tools that help authors with the business-side of publishing.
Michelle Vandepas from GracePoint Publishing recently attended the Frankfurt Book Fair and will be sharing her takeaways and thoughts on the changes shaping today’s publishing world.
Michelle Vandepas is a publishing consultant, business strategist, and TEDx speaker who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and thought leaders bring their ideas to life. As co-founder of GracePoint Publishing, she has guided thousands of authors in aligning their message, mission, and business through more than 150 published book. With over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship and conscious leadership, Michelle blends practical business strategy with soulful insight. Her signature philosophy, Divine & Dangerous, empowers individuals to lead boldly while staying grounded in authenticity and purpose. She teaches that true success isn’t about endless hustle—it’s about clarity, alignment, and courage. Michelle’s TEDx talk, “In Honor of Procrastination,” redefines procrastination as a sign of misalignment rather than failure, inspiring audiences to trust their timing and creativity. Known for her humor, warmth, and down-to-earth wisdom, she brings refreshing honesty to every stage and conversation. When she’s not mentoring authors or speaking, Michelle enjoys life in the Colorado mountains with her family, 40 goldfish, and the occasional visiting bear.
Defining Your Zone of Genius (Specialty vs. Generality) with Porsché Mysticque
Wednesday, November 19th at 3 PM EST
One of the biggest mistakes publishing professionals make is trying to be everything to everyone.
In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and own your unique zone of genius; the specialized area where your skills, passion, and market demand meet.
✨We’ll explore:
The difference between being a generalist versus a specialist
Why narrowing your focus actually expands your opportunities
How to position yourself so clients instantly recognize your value
You’ll leave with the clarity to market your expertise with confidence and attract the right clients for your business.
Porsché Mysticque Steele is an award-winning book coach, TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and CEO of MysticqueRose Publishing Services. As one of the youngest black female self-publishing experts, she helps high-performing CEOs combine their story and wisdom to publish and monetize highly impactful books that generate income, influence, and expands their thought leadership. When she’s not publishing and writing books, she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Hidden Vine Publication, a lifestyle magazine based out of Temecula, California. She has been featured in multiple publications, including Business Insider, NY Weekly, US Reporter, and more.
