Less than 3% of people who start writing a book will finish it.

Even fewer will go on to publish it. But with the right information, resources, and encouragement, you can be one of them!

Join self-published author Mariah Friend for an introduction to the differences between traditional and self-publishing. We’ll discuss which might be the right pathway for you and dive into the behind-the-scenes process for how to self-publish your book. Mariah will share lessons learned from her own journey, as well as specifics around budget, design, marketing, distribution, and more.

Whether you’ve finished your manuscript, are just starting with an idea, or have already published in the past, you’ll walk away feeling empowered to take creative agency over your work and excited to see how it all unfolds!

About the teacher:

Mariah Friend is a writer, former critical care nurse, and debut author of The Pattern Shop, a literary fiction novel self-published at the end of 2025. She spent over a decade writing her first novel and two years in the query trenches before choosing to self-publish. She writes about creativity, caregiving, and community at her Substack newsletter, Heartbeats.