Publishing Made Simple

with Carla King

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AUTHORS: Download your 52-Week Book Publishing Roadmap for 2026
Your template for scheduling weekly publishing tasks

Your 52-week planner is pre-filled with the major publishing tasks you need to do to start planning your book marketing, publishing, and promotion activities all year long.

NEXT EVENTS

3 Easy Steps to Becoming Your Own Publisher

Friday, October 17, 2025

Your memoir is taking shape—now it’s time to bring it into the world!

This is a NAMW.org members-only event that offers a supportive, no-nonsense starting point to help you publish your book professionally, stay in control, and get it out there faster than you ever thought possible.

author nation 2025

November 3-7, at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada

Come by my exhibitor's table Monday Nov 3, 10-4 or at the cocktail mixer 4:30-7.

This will be the first conference I've attended in several years so I'm excited to be among other authors and publishing services professionals. 

Your Publishing Compass

PROGRAM OPENS SOON!

This program is for you if you're a fiction or creative nonfiction author, business author, VA, author assistant, or other publishing professional. It includes a ton of support so you can get all your questions answered and make sure you're publishing professionally:

  • Classes & workshops: Live sessions to learn how to market, publish, and promote your book.
  • Twice-monthly live group coaching all year long.
  • Community & discussion group for constant connection with me and with authors on the same path.
  • The AI workshop and writing groups.
  • Guides, workbook, checklists, and cheat sheets so you don't miss any steps.

Members of this program get all the publishing courses, writing groups, and AI workshops hosted on
the Writing & Publishing Circle.

Proud member of leading professional organizations

Bay Area Independent Publishing Association

Take the next step toward publishing your book

Confused by the maze of publishing options?

Unsure how to market your book so readers find it?

Overwhelmed by editing, design, and distribution details?

I simplify the publishing journey.

Book a quick call with me to ask your most pressing questions and get simple guidance on your next steps.

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