Las Comadres University features special intensive workshops that bring together Comadres and industry professionals for hands-on learning, mentorship and collaboration. These intensive workshops are offered to strengthen practical skills, leadership and cultural pride.
PROGRAM
SELF-PUBLISHING MASTERCLASS WITH DR. CHARLEY FERRER
FEBRUARY 26 (THURSDAY), 7-9 PM ET
Learn to publish your own novel, a memoir, collection of poems, cookbook, journal, or coloring book. Let us show you how to start.
Learn to publish your own novel, a memoir, collection of poems, cookbook, journal, or coloring book. Let us show you how to start.
During this two-hour intensive workshop, Dr. Charley will help participants understand:
1. self-publishing platforms (Amazon KDP and others)
2. formatting basics
3. where you could find the perfect book cover
4. uploading manuscripts
5. acquiring ISBNs and copyrights (and discuss why this is so important)
6. costs, timelines and income expectations
7. marketing, promotion, and royalties
8. and more…
INVESTMENT = USD $35
Payment Options:
1) Pay with credit card using this portal: Las Comadres Fund Self-Publishing MasterClass Form | Austin Community Foundation
2) Pay by check. Make a check out to Austin Community Foundation and make a note on the check that it is for Las Comadres Fund. Mail it to: Nora Comstock, Las Comadres Para Las Americas, 3103 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX 78723
Zoom link will be sent upon confirmation of payment.
Check your time zone: 4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET, 8pm PR.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Charley Ferrer is an award-winning author and playwright. She is an avid Self-Empowerment Speaker and TV Host. She believes nothing is out of reach if you work for it. Dr. Charley has helped many authors accomplish their self-publishing dreams providing insight and guidance in this arena. Dr. Charley is a true Renaissance Woman bringing together various aspects of expression such as writing, art, theater, and self-empowerment. Her company, Passionate Woman is the publisher of Las Comadres books: Cooking with Las Comadres and Latina, Live…Love…Journal.
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