Do you need some help figuring out how to perform all the actions needed to self-publish? RMK Publications holds classes and gives private instruction remotely in the following areas:
- Formatting a book using MS Word or MS Office
- Book Cover design and creation
- What steps you need to take to publish using KDP Amazon, 48 Hour books, or Ingram Spark
- Finding your Niche Markets
- Rights, copyrights, ISBN’s, Barcodes – What these terms mean. Copyright-ISBN-Barcode 2021
Look below for upcoming classes.
For more information contact info@rmkpublications.com
Rose Marie Kern is working with literary educational organizations to bring you the information you need!
2026
August 8, 2026 – 10am MTN time: Topic: Self Publishing with KDP – Goes over the basics of Amazon KDP’s website functions including the aspects of account and book set up requirements, pricing, and marketing options. This presentation is free as part of a SouthWest Writers’ meeting which takes place at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education building. Zoom participation is available. For more information click: https://www.southwestwriters.com/meetings
August 15, 2026 10am MTN Time: Topic: Formatting an eBook for Publication
During this 2-hour Saturday workshop, Rose will guide participants in how to format their manuscript for publication as an eBook. Manuscripts may have been previously published in a print version, or still in raw form. The workshop takes place at the SouthWest Writers office in Albuquerque, NM and may be attended in person or via zoom. There is a $30 fee. for more info contact: www.southwestwriters.com or call the office at 505-830-6034
Past event info listed below.
Past Events:
2025
- November 13, 2025: New Mexico Book Association Workshop – zoom presentation on the Pros & Cons of Self Publishing. Considers both the creative and mundanely physical requirements of taking today’s most popular route to publication.
- August 24-August 31 – Writer’s workshop on board Holland-America’s Westerdam. Topics “Publishing Options” and “Marketing Your Work”.
- June 24, 2025 – Albuquerque Garden Center “Scavenger Gardening”
- May 20, 2025 – Albuquerque Garden Center, 1pm “Protecting Plants in a High Desert Climate”
2024
- Dec 14, 2024 SouthWest Writers Workshop “Finding YOUR Niche Market”
- June 26, 2024 – 2 hour presentation for a SouthWest Writers meeting on “The Pros and Cons of Self Publishing”
- July 13, 2024 – SouthWest Writers Workshop – Literary Rights, Copyrights, ISBNs & Barcodes
2023
- December 3, 2023 “From Writer to Author ” A free event sponsored by the City of Rio Rancho, NM
- December 9th – at Noon. SouthWest Writers workshop at UNM-Continuing Education “The Journey From Writer to Author”
With Rose Marie Kern & Cornelia Gamlem