AZ Spark

Our SPARK Coordinators’ goal is to create a community for our members that are independently published. Our meetings focus on networking and information sharing as well as the business aspects of publishing, resources, community events, marketing, indie vs. traditionally published, goal setting, and more.

Our next Spark Meeting

Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a free event for SCBWI members. RSVP is required. If you would like to join this zoom meeting, RSVP to: scbwi.az.sparkcoordinators@gmail.com. The meeting link will be emailed to you prior to the event.

Visit our EVENTS PAGE at https://www.scbwi.org/regions/arizona/az-events for information about our next events.

SCBWI Spark Resources

The Essential Guide to Self-Publishing a Children’s Book

Check out SCBWI’s guidebook, The Essential Guide to Self-Publishing a Children’s Book is available to all SCBWI members to download for free. Print copies are available to order as well for the cost of shipping. The guide is a comprehensive look at all aspects of self-publishing. It offers a nuts-and-bolts look at the seven stages of publishing; details the various self-publishing platforms; discusses marketing, promotion, subsidiary rights, and sales; and outlines models for making a living as an indie author.

To download a copy, visit your Member Profile and select the "Resources" button at the top. You will see a number of resources at your disposal here. Note: You must be logged in to your account in order to access the guide.

ALLi Self Publishing Services Directory

Anyone who has gone the independent publishing route knows that you can’t do it alone. You need a solid team of professionals in your corner. However, it’s not always easy to sort the ethical service providers from the scams. However, as an SCBWI member, you have an advantage! As part of SCBWI’s organizational membership with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), all SCBWI members now have access to ALLi’s annual Self-Publishing Services Directory.

This digital manual is a comprehensive list of editors, designers, copyeditors, publishers, publicity services, and providers of writing tools. Each provider has been thoroughly vetted by ALLi’s Watchdog Team for business ethics and quality. This book is a must-have guide for anyone self-publishing or thinking about self-publishing.

To access the directory, visit your Member Profile and select the "Resources" button at the top. You will see a number of resources at your disposal here. Note: You must be logged in to your account in order to access the guide.

The Indie Author is an Alliance of Independent Authors ( ALLi) publication. To learn more about ALLi, click HERE.  

Issues of The Indie Author magazine are available as digital copies and can be downloaded by SCBWI members only. |