A First Testimonial from the Self-Publishing Workshop
I appreciate these things more than I can say.
“Mark McNease’s KDP workshop takes a potentially overwhelming path to self-publishing and makes it both practical and manageable. The workshop covers the most salient points for navigating the KDP site and addresses tips for avoiding glitches with fonts and formats. Mark provides materials to reinforce the presentation and tales of his own twelve-year journey in the self-publishing world. I highly recommend the experience for both beginning and seasoned writers.”
Victoria Short, author of Find Your Mini Pumpkin
Self-Publishing Workshop at Hunterdon County Library a Big Success
Big thanks to the 14 participants who came to my workshop on self-publishing last night at the Hunterdon Country Library, including fellow Mystery Writers of America-NY board member (and president) Nev March. It was so rewarding to engage with everyone, and hear so many of them say how much they liked the workshop. Onward!
Now You Can Register for Workshops with Venmo!
Not everyone wants to use a credit card to pay for things online, so I’ve added a “Pay with Venmo” option to each registration page. Just follow the same link provided with each workshop description, and choose the “Pay with Venmo” option at checkout.
Please be sure to confirm with me (YourWritePath AT Outlook. com) so nothing gets missed. That’s very unlikely to happen, but I’m a big believer in confirmations.
Back in the Wide Life
All of my eBooks are once again available in wide distribution (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, SmashWords, Kobo and more). And not only that, you can BUY DIRECT AND SAVE! Just visit my Payhip storefront and choose one of my books, or all of them, at a deep discount.
Writers Group at New Hope Library Off to a Great Start
This was the group’s first monthly meeting and it was so rewarding. Everyone was engaged, lots of good conversation, and it promises to grow from there. As the facilitator, I could not have been happier.
Registration Open for Self-Publishing Workshop at the Hunterdon Co. Library (September 30)
I’m loving this new adventure in life … Professor Mark. If you’re local and you want to go you can register at the link. Monday, September 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.Self-Publishing with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing): A Workshop In-Person
Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing on the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform with author and publisher Mark McNease. Mr. McNease is the author of 14 novels, all of which have been published through KDP. He is a two-time Emmy winner, and currently serves as a board member for the Mystery Writers of America – New York Chapter. In this workshop you’ll learn the process from final draft to published book and beyond, with additional topics that include book cover creation, self-promotion, exclusivity versus ‘wide’ distribution, and the process of publishing audiobooks.
Two Great In-Person Events in September!
For local friends: I’m facilitating an adult writers group every second Tuesday of the month starting next week. Join us at the New Hope (PA) Free Library, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. This is a non-critical, safe environment for writers, those who want to write, and the write-curious.
Also: Monday, September 30, join us for a free 2-hour workshop on Self-Publishing with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). 6:30 – -8:30 PM. This is at the wonderful Hunterdon County Library in Flemington.
It’s so nice to do what you love!
Workshop Schedule Through November
All workshops are currently 2 hours via Zoom
All times are eastern (New Jersey) – 2 HoursWednesday, October 9
Fiction Writing Essentials ($40)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REGISTERTuesday, October 22
Guided Autobiography 2 hour intro (free)
11: 00 AM – 1:00 PM
REGISTERWednesday, October 23
Fiction Writing Essentials ($40)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REGISTERThursday, October 24
Self-Publishing with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) ($40)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REGISTERWednesday, November 6 (4 weeks)
4 Week Guided Autobiography ($100)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
REGISTER