Is publishing a book in your plans? In this 2-hour workshop with Emmy-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich, you'll learn the steps to go from manuscript to final product, including the pros and cons of indie publishing, common mistakes, the basics of distribution, and tips on promoting and marketing.

This workshop is for you if you're thinking about writing a book, are writing a book, have written a book, or have been traditionally published, and you want control over the process. By the end of the workshop, you'll know if self-publishing is right for you as well as the steps involved to take your book from manuscript to market.

$20, 1-3 PM

Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. As the author of more than a dozen books, both nonfiction and fiction, she’s a firm believer that self-publishing can be life-changing. She’s an accomplished public speaker, appearing regularly at libraries in the Chicago area, on stage across the country at the Travel and Adventure Show, and at the 2025 Mensa Annual Gathering. She also teaches the Midwest Travel Network Writing Workshop, which multiple attendees have called life-changing. When she’s not writing or speaking, she’s most likely planning her next adventure.