Matty Dalrymple, host of the Indy Author podcast
Sat, June 20th – Publishing Tips for Frugal Authors
IPNE Members only Saturday Morning Meeting
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Learn cost-effective strategies for editing, formatting, and design to create professional, market-ready books that maximize quality while minimizing expense. Perfect for indie and hybrid authors.
Overview
Professional doesn’t have to mean pricey. Author and publisher Matty Dalrymple shares practical strategies for producing top-quality books while keeping costs under control. Learn how to prepare your manuscript to reduce editing fees, format ebooks and print books on a budget, choose the right cover design approach, and make smart use of tools and professional services.
The following presentation is part of IPNE’s Saturday Morning Meeting Presentations. The meeting starts at 9AM ET and this presentation will be from 11 AM – 12:15 PM. Meeting format details here. This presentation will be recorded and available to IPNE members in the IPNE Academy for a limited time.
Description
Delivering a professional, market-ready book doesn’t have to drain your wallet. In this session, author and publisher Matty Dalrymple shares practical strategies to help indie authors produce top-quality work while controlling costs—without cutting the corners that matter. Drawing on insights from her Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Shorts, Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, and nonfiction books for authors, Matty covers every stage of the publishing process, from editing and formatting to cover design and promotion.
Attendees will discover how to balance quality and frugality by making smart use of tools and services, partnering effectively with professionals, and recognizing when to invest for the greatest return. They’ll leave with a toolkit of actionable ideas to maximize impact on any budget.
What You Will Learn
- Editing Efficiency — How to prepare your manuscript so paid editors can focus on high-value improvements, and how to match the type and level of editing to your goals
- Formatting on a Budget — Free and low-cost options for polished ebook and print interiors, plus how to avoid costly reformatting fees
- Cost-Effective Cover Design — How to choose between DIY, pre-made, and custom options, work productively with designers, and repurpose design assets for promotion
- Smart Use of Tools — How to evaluate tools before buying, maximize what you already own, and avoid shiny object syndrome
- Frugal Marketing Materials — How to create compelling promotional assets without overspending, including guidance on when AI tools help and when to skip them
- Author Business Mindset — How to evaluate ROI on every publishing investment and tap into membership benefits, discounts, and vetted service providers
Who Should Attend
- Emerging and experienced indie authors who want to publish professionally without overspending
- Traditionally published authors exploring hybrid or fully independent publishing
- Authorpreneurs looking to improve ROI on publishing investments
- Writers preparing to publish their first book who want a clear, cost-conscious path from manuscript to market
About Our Presenter, Matty Dalrymple
Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.
Beyond her fiction work, Matty educates and advocates for writers as The Indy Author. She hosts and produces the Indy Author Podcast, now more than 335 episodes strong, writes nonfiction books for authors, and has spoken at Writer’s Digest, ALLi SelfPubCon, Author Nation, International Thriller Writers’ CraftFest, and many other industry events. Her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine, and she is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
How to Register:
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