Ground Zero Self-Published Author Workshop

The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (WCDH) is proud to present the “Ground Zero Self-Published Author” workshop instructed by bestselling Author and Publishing Coach, Joylynn M. Ross.  All proceeds from this workshop will benefit the WCDH scholarship fundproviding financial aid to emerging writers and marginalized voices for writing residencies. Scholarships are awarded on an as-needed basis depending on availability.

Do you have a story, message, or idea you want to share with the world in the form of a book, but you don’t know where or how to get started? Considering self-publishing but you want to learn what the publishing process looks like, the steps involved, how long it takes, and how much it’s going to cost? This course will provide the information you need to help decide if writing and self-publishing a book is right for you.

The goal of this course is to teach the novice or aspiring author the steps, money, and the time it will take to write and self-publish a book. Learn how to get started on the writing and publishing journey. This workshop starts at ground zero, covering the cost of an editor, how long the editing process takes, getting an ISBN and bar-code, printing options, printing costs, and much more. A small investment on this course will save you time and money on what can be a cumbersome and overwhelming process. If you are on the fence about writing and self-publishing a book, this course will help you decide.

No previous writing or publishing experience needed for you to attend, benefit, and receive value from this course. WCDH is providing the space for you to learn how and where to get started on your writing and publishing journey. All you need to do is bring your preferred method to take notes, and your desire to learn what it takes to begin the journey of sharing your written words with the world!

Joylynn M. Ross is from Las Vegas, NV. She has over twenty-three years of experience as a literary industry professional. She is currently working on projects that include creative, non-fiction, and business writing, editing, public speaking, ghostwriting, and instructing adult writing/publishing and children’s writing workshops. Ross will be in residence at Dairy Hollow working on a work of nonfiction called, Path to Publishing: Your Guide to Literary Success, which is a follow-up to her title, Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business: Ways to Achieve Financial Literary Success. Ross writes fiction as BLESSEDselling Author E. N. Joy. Learn about her work at www.enjoywrites.com. To learn about what Ross offers as a Literary Educator, visit www.PathToPublishing.com.