Featherstone 
Smart Self-Publishing: A Workshop at Writing NSW
📍 Writing NSW, Sydney
📅 Saturday 11 October 2025, 10am–4pm
Are you a Sydney writer ready to self-publish your next book—or your first—or thinking about buying back rights to your traditionally-published titles? Join me for a full-day, practical workshop at Writing NSW that will demystify the self-publishing process and empower you with the latest tools, tactics, and techniques.
💡 Why Self-Publishing?
Self-publishing is no longer a second-best option. It’s a powerful, professional, and accessible path for writers across all genres to connect directly with readers—and keep control over their creative and commercial futures. With publishing in flux, now is the time to equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate it confidently.
📘 About the Workshop
In Smart Self-Publishing, you’ll learn how to become an “authorpreneur” and make strategic decisions that align with your goals. Whether you’re:
- Aspiring to publish your first book,
- Emerging as a writer with a growing body of work, or
- Developing a long-term publishing plan…
…this workshop will meet you where you’re at.
I’ll walk you through:
- ✅ Clarifying your goals and choosing the best publishing pathway
- 🔧 The latest self-publishing tools and platforms
- 📦 Distribution options that get your book into readers’ hands
- 📣 Book marketing essentials that work in today’s market
- 💰 Cost breakdowns and budgeting tips
- 🤝 When to outsource, when to DIY—and how to avoid scams
You’ll also explore real-life case studies of indie authors who’ve done it their way—and succeeded.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the self-publishing process from pre-publishing through to distribution
- Be able to identify and avoid common pitfalls
- Generate actionable strategies to get your book market-ready and increase its reach
👉 More info and bookings on the Writing NSW website here
If you’re ready to take your publishing future into your own hands, Smart Self-Publishing with Anna Featherstone will give you the clarity, confidence, and skills to do just that.