October 23, 2012 > Tips on Self-Publishing Tips on Self-Publishing Submitted By Art Carey More than 200,000 books were self-published in 2011. Fremont Area Writers will sponsor a conference December 8 to help other writers gain the knowledge to be their own publishers, too. A keynote address will be given by Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, an ebook distributing firm with a catalog of more than 140,000 titles offered by 45,000 writers and small independent publishers. Other speakers will discuss writing, editing, blogging, book design and using social media. Ebooks are digital books downloaded to cell phones, computers or other electronic reading devices. The cost includes lunch. For more information, contact Geraldine Solon atgsolon082007@gmail.com.Checks can be sent to P.O. Box #32, Fremont, CA 94537. Fremont Area Writers is a branch of the 1,500-member California Writers Club. Self-Publishing conference Saturday, December 8 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hyatt Place 3101 West Warren Ave., Fremont (510) 791-8639 www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org $55 members California Writers Club $65 non-members