Self Publishing 101 with Marjorie Turner Holman

​Is publishing your family history on your list of goals for 2026?

​Self-publishing feels like a maze of platforms, confusing ISBN decisions, and hidden costs that nobody warns you about.

​This live conversation cuts through the noise.

​I'm sitting down with Marjorie Turner Holman—author, and self-publishing veteran—to walk through the decisions that actually matter when you're ready to turn your family history into a real, hold-it-in-your-hands book.

​What we'll cover:

• ​Platform decision: KDP vs. Ingram Spark vs. Lulu — when to use which one (and why it matters more than you think)

• ​The ISBN trap: Should you take Amazon's free ISBN? The answer might surprise you.

• ​Editing reality check: What you actually need vs. what you can skip — from manuscript evaluation to proofreading

• ​Formatting choices: When is Word enough, and when do you need something else?

• ​Cover design: Templates vs. custom — how to make a smart choice for your budget

• ​Budget planning: What self-publishing actually costs, with no surprises

​This is a conversation, not a lecture.

​Marjorie and I will talk through these topics the way two genealogists would over coffee — practical, honest, and focused on getting you across the finish line. Learn more about Marjorie http://www.marjorieturner.com/

​This session takes place in the Chronicle Makers Skool Community - register and I'll send you a link to join.