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Chart Your Own Publishing Course:
​A Pirate's Map for Independent Authors

Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. - Friday, July 24, 11:45 a.m.

The publishing seas have changed. Today's authors command more options than ever before. But which route leads to your treasure? This intensive two-day workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the modern publishing landscape with confidence.

What You'll Discover
Map Your Options: Explore traditional publishing, hybrid models, and full independence. Discover the real costs, timelines, and trade-offs of each path. Know what to look for in partners and what red flags to avoid.

Chart Your Course: Roll up your sleeves and learn the step-by-step process of independent publishing. From manuscript to market, we'll explore editing, design, distribution, marketing, and important landmarks in between.

​Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer ready to take control of your career, you'll leave with a clear action plan tailored to your goals, your project, and your definition of success. No more sailing blind. It's time to chart your own course.

Perfect for authors ready to stop wondering "what if" and start asking "what's next?"
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Meet PeggySue Wells
PeggySue Wells is an award-winning and bestselling author of 45 books, including the mystery suspense title of the year, Unnatural Cause. With a passion for action-packed stories, romantic suspense, military romance, and cozy mysteries, she has captivated readers with titles like Chasing Sunrise, Homeless for the Holidays, and The Patent. Her nonfiction works, such as The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, focus on practical strategies for living better, easier, and simpler.
 
With a proven track record of success and impactful teaching, PeggySue has worked with bestselling authors like Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Shemane Nugent, Pat Palau, and Pam Farrel as a ghostwriter, collaborator, and coach. She is a sought-after speaker, having been featured on media platforms Focus On The Family, Family Life Today, Chris Fabry Live, and Christian Product Expo. PeggySue teaches at conferences including Write To Publish, the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, the Evangelical Press Association, and Taylor University Writers Conference.
 
As a writing coach and expert in storytelling, PeggySue solves the problem of overwhelm and confusion in writing and life, caused by too many competing priorities and lack of direction. She does this by teaching people how to find clarity, harness their creativity, and write with purpose, whether they are crafting their first book, building a career in writing, or seeking personal growth.


On-campus housing is offered for Thursday night (price not included in registration). See the Registration page for more information. Availability not guaranteed.
Thursday, dinner, Friday breakfast, and Friday lunch are included with the Advanced Track.

If you have registered for the General Conference as well, you will join that conference at 1:00.

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