We are fortunate to have Patricia Zick, a new member living in Murphy, NC, giving this workshop. Her knowledge and experience will be valuable to us.
The Road to Publishing
A Workshop presented by Patricia Zick
The workshop will explore the different choices for
publishing a book, but the main focus will show the steps involved in self-publishing
a work of nonfiction or fiction using Amazon’s publishing platform. Patricia,
the author of twenty-five published books in a variety of genres, will demonstrate
how to prepare a manuscript, define publishing concepts, and walk through the
step-by-step process for uploading a book for both Kindle and paperback
publication to the online retail site.
Her writing career began in 1998 with the publication
of her first novel by a small publisher. She went with a traditional press for her next two novels, and worked with an agent for several years.
However, when
the Independent (Indie) publishing movement began gaining momentum in 2010, she
was ready to try something different where she had more control over the
process, the work itself, and the payments for that work. Patricia has also
worked as a reporter, editor, and publisher of a small newspaper in north
Florida. The skills learned in those jobs helped with her venture into the
world of an Indie author.
She is also a freelance editor who has helped more than a
dozen writers go from a rough draft manuscript to a final published author via
Amazon.
The three-hour workshop will showcase what it takes to
publish independently. It may not be the road for everyone, but at the end of
this class, attendees will have a good idea of what route will work for them.
Attendees may bring a sandwich or snack and a drink. No kitchen facilities available, but we will take a short break around noon.
Patricia lives in Cherokee County with her husband, Robert, during
the spring and summer. They spend the cooler months in Tallahassee, Florida. In
both of their homes, they share a love of the outdoors. They kayak,
hike, garden, and play golf. While her husband tends the garden, she can be found at
her laptop pounding out her next novel or preparing manuscripts for publication.
Published as P.C. Zick, she’s in the process of completing a
seven-book series of sweet contemporary romances set in Chicago. Her Smoky
Mountain Romances, set in Cherokee County, chronicle the stories of a small
community of people who come together as family drawn together by love. She also
edits books for others in her spare time.
To register for this three hour class, please send $40.00 by check or money order to NCWN-West, % Glenda Beall, 581 Chatuge Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Registration must be made in advance.
Please refrain from wearing scented products as they can be harmful to others.
