Angela Curtis, writer-entrepreneur, and Jenny Argante, mentor and editor, have launched Self-Publishing Institute of New Zealand [SPINZ] whose primary aim is to benefit and inform Kiwi indie authors, artists and other creatives on what they need to know to achieve success in the industry.
This first round begins on Saturday, 7th May 2022, under Angela’s guidance as both tutor and facilitator. Classes will be held online on the first Saturday of each month April through to September.
Course topics include all aspects of transforming your book into a best-seller. Like digital marketing, for instance. Or how to build a following on social media, become an Amazon success story and launch your book worldwide. In these six Masterclasses writers can learn everything an indie author needs to know.
“What writers need most is readers, potential buyers and borrowers of their book,” says Angela. “Our motivation is to build up a writer’s confidence in the process of writing and publishing high-quality books. A SPINZ directory will list other creatives in related fields of expertise. Artists, for instance, can work with them on book covers and illustrations, or help you produce an instant ad for YouTube.”
Angela Curtis is a best-selling author, and highly-skilled in digital technology for self-publishers, well-known for previous workshops on Scrivener, ProWritingAid, making a book trailer, etc., and for her books: The Shotover – Thames Gold, Ashmore – The True Story 1882, and Talk With Me In Paradise.
Jenny Argante has taught creative writing for more than 30 years, and helped to bring out over 60 books by indie authors during that time. Her own publications include I as in Identity: Writing Based on Personal & Family History; Words at Work: Good Writing for Good Business; Korero Purakau with Tommy Kapai Wilson on Maori storytelling, and On Rhythm and Rhyme for poets.
Register expressions of interest at selfpublishinginstitutenz.com or email to info@kinandkingdomsbooks.com.
You can also talk to Angela on 027 277 8315 or Jenny on 028 406 3240.
The complete course costs $450, individual workshops $75, with discounts available.