Indie Publishing in Canada Workshop

Self-Publish Your Book Workshop

Date: To be announced

Location: To be announced

Discover how to self-publish your book through a hands-on workshop by Little Orange Hat Publishing. This session is tailored for writers, educators, and aspiring authors seeking guidance on ISBN registration, manuscript preparation, and navigating publishing platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark. Participants will leave equipped with a publishing roadmap and tools to launch their books independently.

Your Publishing Journey Begins Here

Join us to learn every essential step for successfully self-publishing your book, from manuscript to market.

Step One: Preparing Your Manuscript

Start by polishing your manuscript and understanding ISBN registration to lay a strong publishing foundation.

Step Two: Navigating Publishing Platforms

Discover how to confidently upload and manage your book on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark for maximum reach.

Step Three: Launch and Promotion

Learn effective strategies to independently launch your book and create a lasting impact with your readers.

Learn From an Independent Author

Lydya is an independent author and publishing educator who helps aspiring writers navigate the world of self-publishing. Through workshops and practical guides, she teaches authors how to transform their manuscripts into professionally published books using platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

With hands-on experience publishing independently, Lydya focuses on making the publishing process clear, accessible, and achievable for first-time authors. The Indie Publishing Workshop was created to give writers a straightforward roadmap, from registering ISBNs in Canada to launching their book with confidence.

Unlock Your Self-Publishing Potential

Join our hands-on workshop tailored to guide writers through ISBN registration, manuscript prep, and publishing platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

Who this workshop is for:

  • writers finishing their first book
  • aspiring authors exploring self-publishing
  • educators creating learning materials
  • entrepreneurs writing authority books

Participants will learn how to:

  • register ISBNs with Library & Archives Canada
  • prepare a manuscript for publication
  • publish books through Amazon KDP
  • distribute books through IngramSpark

Participants receive:

  • Indie Author Publishing Workbook
  • publishing roadmap
  • ISBN planning worksheet
  • publishing checklists

Is This Workshop Right for Me?

Not sure if you’re ready to commit to the full workshop?

You’re invited to attend a free 30-minute Author Talk, where you’ll get a clear, high-level overview of how independent publishing works in Canada, and what to expect from the full workshop. This session is designed to help you decide if this path (and this program) is the right fit for you.

Join the FREE Author Talk. Get clarity before you commit.