Make this the year your book is published. Join Jane Karker, owner and president of Maine Authors Publishing & Cooperative and Custom Museum Publishing, Inc. for a one night workshop on Independent Publishing for Maine Writers.

The new advances in printing technology have created a boom in independent publishing. Many first time authors as well as previously published authors are choosing to self-publish. Now is the best time to finish your manuscript and learn about the publishing options available.

This class will guide authors through the steps needed to publish responsibly, effectively and learn to avoid the many pitfalls in the fast-changing world of independent publishing. You will find out about self-publishing, the importance of editing, e-books, marketing plans, and the technical assistance you need to get your book in print.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. The cost of the course is $24 if you register by Jan. 22 and $29 for all other registrations. So register early and save.

For more information or to register call Central Lincoln County Adult Education at 207-563-2811, email clcae@aos93.org, visit our website at www.clc.maineadulted.org, or stop by the office in the Pine Grove Plaza (at the intersection of Route 1 and Business Route 1 in Damariscotta).