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!
2025
November 13, 2025 beginning at noon – to 1:30pm via zoom
New Mexico Book Association Workshop – the Pros & Cons of Self Publishing
Workshop description:
You have a great story all written out and now you want to see it in print. Should you take the time to send it directly to an agent or a publishing house? If so…which one? You’ve heard that the process can take a couple years, is it worth the time? Should you think about going with one of the concierge publishing houses? You pay them thousands of dollars up front and they make magic happen…or do they? What about self-publishing…they say its much faster – but what are they not telling you?
During this workshop we will examine what a writer who chooses to self publish must know in order to be successful. We’ll discuss print books, ebooks, and touch on audio books. From pen to completed book (or story) we will consider both the creative and mundanely physical requirements of taking today’s most popular route to publication.
Past 2025 event info listed below.
2026
February 25, 2026 – “Who Are You Really Writing For?”
Determining how to reach prospective readers means understanding what they want and what you, as an author, are prepared to give them. This is an introspective discussion with attendees to help sharpen their focus to more successfully touch readers.
This is a 1 hour presentation via zoom sponsored by SouthWest Writers. For more information go to www.southwestwriters.com/meetings.
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Past Events:
2025
- 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
