Independent writers now have a whole new way of producing and marketing their books. Recent innovations in the rapidly changing technology have created a boom in self-publishing. Good books that don’t meet traditional publisher’s criteria can now be printed and marketed by self-publishing authors at an affordable cost.

Are you ready to independently publish your book? 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 Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is offering this workshop, led by Maine Authors and Publishing, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at the library’s temporary location in the Meadow Mall next to House of Pizza in Boothbay Harbor. If you are interested in coming, please register by calling the library at 207-633-3112, or by emailing Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us. Please register early.