Be Your Own Publisher

You finished your manuscript — or you're about to — and now you’re struggling to understand your publishing options. Here’s a winning choice: become your own publisher on a global distribution platform that’s far bigger and wider than Amazon.

It’s called IngramSpark — part of the world’s largest wholesale book distributor, Ingram Content Group. IngramSpark puts the power of publishing in your hands. The company prints and ships your book on demand and distributes your hardcover, paperback, and ebook to 40,000 online retailers around the world, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Target, Walmart and libraries. This publishing path gives you total control over every aspect of your book’s design, production and marketing, and you retain all royalties.

Learn how to become your own publisher from a seasoned expert who’s published more than 70 books for herself, her family and authors across America on IngramSpark through her Metro Detroit-based company, Two Sisters Writing & Publishing®. Elizabeth will provide step-by-step instructions for you to set up your account and prepare your book for publication, as well as how to order books. This strategy helps you flex the ultimate power of your pen when you become your own publisher.

Every week offers a unique session — without repeating the previous week’s material. Join us for all 4 dates or drop-in for single sessions on Thursdays from 6 - 7:30 p.m.!

Dates:

Week 1 - Oct. 29, 2026

• Edit & Prepare (preparing your manuscript to publish)

Week 2 - Nov. 5, 2026

• Begin & Build (starting your IngramSpark publishing account)

Week 3 - Nov. 12, 2026

• Complete & Optimize (finishing your account setup, plus live demos of uploading your book and cover)

Week 4 - Nov. 19, 2026

• Launch & Sell (distributing, marketing, and becoming a bestseller)

Location:

Michigan Central Station

5th Floor

Tickets:

• Single Session = $75
• 4-Week Package = $267 (save $33 on all 4 sessions!)

Tickets are nonrefundable, but single sessions can be transferred to another date in the series. Registration closes 24 hours before each session.

Bonuses:

1. Every participant who signs up for a complete 4-week program receives a free autographed copy of Elizabeth's bestselling workbook, "Write Your Book in a Day: The Blueprint for Turning Your Book Dreams into Published Reality," which she co-wrote with her business partner and sister, Catherine M. Greenspan — retail price $24.99 on Amazon — provided for you as part of your enrollment.
2. Enroll in the preceding 4-week course Write Your Book in 4 Weeks and you'll also receive a branded Two Sisters Writing & Publishing® notebook — a nice touch if you’re committing to the complete author-to-publisher journey, and a keepsake you'll actually use throughout the course.

Discounts:

• Detroit Writing Room members get 20% off with their member code!
• Register for the 4-week package and receive a promo code to save $35 on the preceding Write Your Book in 4 Weeks course.

About Elizabeth Ann Atkins

Elizabeth Ann Atkins is a health advocate, spiritual advisor, bestselling author of over 70 books, and award-winning TV show host. With a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan, Elizabeth teamed up with her sister, Catherine M. Greenspan, to create Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, which has published dozens of memoirs, business books and novels in nine years. The former Detroit News reporter whose work has appeared in The New York Times also shares tools for personal transformation in her GoddessPower book series. Elizabeth co-hosts the award-winning "MI Healthy Mind," a weekly Emmy-nominated TV show that aims to shatter stigmas around mental illness, addiction and abuse.

Elizabeth is a Detroit Writing Room coach who can help with fiction, memoir and publishing advice. Sign up for a virtual hourlong coaching session at detroitwritingroom.com/coaches.

About The Detroit Writing Room

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has nearly 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.