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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?

Rose Marie Kern has self-published 8 books of her own and shepherded over 40 other authors through the process.  During this workshop she will lay out options and requirements essential to choosing your options for publishing printer/marketers, timetables, creating usable formats for book and cover layouts, and terminology (such as the difference between an ISBN and a copyright number).  When it is over students will be sent a copy of her powerpoint to use as a reference.

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SWBDA Stickers

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Did you win a Southwest Book Design & Production Award?

Purchase award stickers to place on your books. 

$20.00 - $50.00

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Past Workshops

CHECK OUT PAST WORKSHOPS

Unable to attend our workshop? Purchase the recording to watch at your own convenience. 

Check out our collection of workshops ranging from book editing, marketing, audiobooks and more. 

$15.00

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2025 Southwest Book Design & Production Awards

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You are invited to enter the twelfth annual New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) Southwest Book Design and Production Awards (SWBDA)!
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SWBDA recognizes creativity and quality in book design and distinction in production.

The awards are designed to showcase excellence in book design and publishing — and to help raise the standards of book design and production — throughout the Southwest.

Books are judged on the principles and elements of design, including industry–accepted format, visual appeal, and consistency.

$40.00 - $220.00

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