Are you a Chicago area resident interested in publishing a book or trying to figure out how to get more book sales?

Come learn the keys to success at eBooks2go’s first-ever author workshop!

Event Details

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

National India Hub,

930 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Event Starts By

Who This Event Is for

Aspiring writers working on their first book

Aspiring writers planning to write a book in the future

Indie authors

Traditionally published authors looking to increase book sales

Traditionally published authors interested in self-publishing under a different pen name

What You’ll Learn

Powerful writing exercises to overcome writer’s block

How to navigate the wide world of book publishing

How to protect your book from piracy

Effective marketing tips and tricks from bestselling authors

How to get your books into local libraries and bookstores

And much more!

Meet the Speakers

Leslie Chirchirillo

Business Operations Manager

at eBooks2go

John Bean

Marketing Manager at eBooks2go

Registration Fee: $20

(Includes Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks!)

Author Workshop Itinerary

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm:
Socializing and In-person Registrations

6:30 pm to 7:20 pm:
Introduction and How to Get Your Books into Your Favorite Stores Worldwide

The Process of Self-Publishing

How to Find Your Publisher: Self-publishing or Traditional

How to Know What Type of Editing You Need

How to Find the Best Editor

What Is the Process of Publishing Your Book?

Cover Designs: How to get that perfect cover you want!

How to Effectively Price Your Book

How Do Royalties Work? Differences between Subscription Models and Multi-user Use

Should You Just Be on Amazon or Everywhere?

What Steps to Take after You Publish Your Book

How to Get Your Book into Libraries or Local Stores

7:20 pm to 7:50 pm: Dinner Break

7:50 PM to 8:20 PM: Marketing 101