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SUMMARY:Self-Publish Your Book with IngramSpark
LOCATION:South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch\nSouth Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch
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DESCRIPTION:For writers\, self-publishers\, and indie authors aiming for w
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Want your book in bookstores\, libraries\,
  and retailers around the world? Join local indie author Barbara Howard Ph
 ipps for a practical\, step-by-step workshop on how to self-publish using 
 IngramSpark\, a trusted platform used by independent authors\, small publi
 shers\, and industry professionals alike.</p>\n<p>In this two-hour class\,
  you'll learn:<br />● What IngramSpark is and how it differs from ot
 her self-publishing platforms<br />● How to prepare your manuscript 
 for both print and ebook distribution<br />● The step-by-step proces
 s of setting up your title in IngramSpark<br />● How to choose the r
 ight trim size\, paper type\, binding\, and pricing for your book<br />â
 — Understanding ISBNs\, wholesale discounts\, returns\, and global dis
 tribution<br />● Tips for uploading files\, avoiding common errors\,
  and managing revisions<br />● How to use IngramSpark&rsquo\;s metad
 ata tools to boost discoverability<br />● Real-world insights from t
 he instructor&rsquo\;s own publishing journey using IngramSpark</p>\n<p>By
  the end of this workshop\, you'll understand how to professionally publis
 h and distribute your book through one of the industry's most respected pl
 atforms\, making it available to thousands of retailers\, libraries\, and 
 bookstores worldwide.</p>\n<p><strong>Barbara Howard Phipps</strong>&nbsp\
 ;crafts enchanting mysteries with diverse characters and a hint of romance
 . As the author of ten books including the Finding Home and The Clover Cit
 y Files series\, she combines her 16 years of self-publishing expertise wi
 th a wealth of professional experience\, including roles as a Department o
 f Defense Project Manager\, KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader\, and Corpo
 rate Sales Representative for Borders Books &amp\; Music. Now back in her 
 Midwestern hometown and serving as Board President of the Great Lakes Fict
 ion Writers\, Ms. Howard spends her time treasure hunting\, spoiling her f
 ur-babies\, growing veggies\, and plotting captivating whodunits. Her memb
 erships/affiliations: Mystery Writers of America\, Sisters in Crime\, Grea
 t Lakes Fiction Writers\, Crime Writers of Color\, and The Authors Guild.<
 /p>\nhttps://cuyahoga.libnet.info/event/13842546
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