Self-Publishing Coaching Programme

Dragonfly Publishing’s Self-Publishing Coaching Programme is a Zoom-based coaching service launching in January 2027, designed to guide authors through the major stages of self-publishing while enabling them to complete the practical work themselves.

Each monthly 2-hour Zoom session focuses on the next publishing stage in the pathway, demonstrates the relevant processes, answers questions, troubleshoots issues, and sets clear actions for the month ahead.

FOUNDATION

Months: 1 – 2

Publication goals, audience, budget awareness and manuscript readiness.

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PRINT & LAUNCH

Months: 5 - 6

ISBN/print preparation, proof review, distribution setup, social media marketing, launch prep.

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INDEPENDENCE

Months: 9 - 10

A repeatable publishing/marketing routine and confidence to manage the book independently.

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PREREQUISITES

The programme is available to Australian-based authors only.
Authors must have access to a computer with a web cam and mic, and have their work available electronically.
Authors must have a completed and polished manuscript prior to starting the programme.
A good level of IT confidence, particularly with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, and applications such as Canva, Instagram and Facebook is expected.
Authors need to have a practical, have-a-go attitude and willingness to complete tasks independently between coaching sessions.
Preference will be given to WA-based authors.

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DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Months: 2 - 4

Cover concept and design, completed interior and finalised production files.

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DISTRIBUTION & SALES

Months: 7 - 8

Online distribution, sales preparation, marketing, library registration and legal deposit.

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HOW IT WORKS

The programme starts in January 2027, with only 4 spots available.
The programme consists of scheduled monthly 2-hour Zoom coaching sessions.
The author is reponsible for completing work between sessions.
Each session has a pathway with tasks to complete.
The pace can be adjusted to suit the author's needs.
The first session costs $150.00. Subsequent sessions cost $100.00 per session, payable in advance.
Cancellation less than 24 hours prior to each session will not be refunded. A refund of $90.00 for sessions cancelled before this time period applies.