November is National Novel Writing Month! 

Are you a local writer or emerging author? Join us to learn more about the variety of (free!) self-publishing programs and resources available through your Fairfax County Public Library. This virtual introductory session will provide an overview of how to create professional-quality book files with the Pressbooks Public tool, how to reach new readers through libraries with the Indie Author Project, and more! 

This is part one of our 3-part program! Register for Session 2: How to Create Professional-Quality Book Files with Pressbooks Public and Session 3: How to Get Your eBooks into Public Libraries with the Indie Author Project. 

About the Presenter

Emily Gooding is the Community Engagement Manager with BiblioBoard Library, the team behind local author resources like Pressbooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and Indie Author Day. In this role she helps develop initiatives geared towards strengthening and supporting relationships between public libraries, writers, and other indie creatives. You can learn more about BiblioBoard’s community engagement tools and services here.

Invite

This program is appropriate for anyone interested in publishing a book. An invitation to join this virtual talk will be sent to participants one day prior to the event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below).