Story Center Publications
Espresso Book Machine Printing
Book an in-person appointment to print your book project on the Espresso Book Machine. If you do not have a PDF of your book and cover, please follow these instructions.
Publishing Consultation
Your book is ready to be published, now what? Schedule a meeting to learn about your publishing options or get your specific publishing questions answered.
To schedule, contact Publication Manager, Kyndall Tiller:
ktiller@mymcpl.org
(816)883-4774
Publishing Programming
Publishing Week
Publishing Week is a week-long intensive series of program where experts guide aspiring authors through the process of publishing.
Monday, April 21st 6:30 p.m.
Publishing Options and Opportunities (Zoom)
Tuesday, April 22nd 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center
Woodneath Press Book Launch: Heart of America
Wednesday, April 23rd 6:30 p.m.
Social Media for Authors (Zoom)
Thursday, April 24th 6:30 p.m.
Copyright Basics (Zoom)
Featured Event:Traditional Publishing 101 with Jane Friedman
Saturday, April 26th 10:00-4:00
Auditorium at Woodneath Library Center
10:00 a.m.
How to Get Your Book Traditionally Published
1:00 p.m.
Write a Query Letter That Gets Manuscript Requests
3:00 p.m.
Publishing Trends Today—And What To Watch
Upcoming Publishing Programs
Upcoming Publishing Programs
Each month, Story Center Publication Manager, Kyndall Tiller discusses a different publishing topic in a casual info session via Zoom. The session includes an informal presentation about the topic, as well as time for Q&A and open discussion with attendees. Please email ktiller@mymcpl.org prior to the session time to receive the Zoom link.
Tuesday, March 11 | 6:30 p.m.
Publishing Info Session: IngramSpark (Zoom)
Tuesday, April 15 | 6:30 p.m.
Publishing Info Session: Publishing Children's Books (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 20 | 6:30 p.m.
Publishing Info Session: Self-Publishing (Zoom)