đŁ Author Talks with Turtle Publishing
Join Kathy Shanksâfounder of Turtle Publishing and author of Publish with Purpose and New Earthâfor practical, plain-English sessions designed to take the overwhelm out of self-publishing. Whether youâre still dreaming about your book, deep in edits, or wondering why itâs not selling, youâll leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can actually follow.
đ Upcoming Talks
đ How to Publish Without Losing Your Mind
Date: 13 December 2025
Location: FantaSciiCon, Southport, Gold Coast ⢠fantasciicon.com.au
Self-publishing doesnât have to feel like a never-ending maze of conflicting advice, tech headaches, and âwhat now?â moments. Kathy breaks down the publishing journey into clear, doable stepsâfrom writing to launchâplus the actions you can take post-launch to keep your book visible online. Youâll leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can actually followâwithout losing your mind.
đ Cracking the Amazon Code: Visibility Secrets for Indie Authors
Date: 14 December 2025
Location: FantaSciiCon, Southport, Gold Coast ⢠fantasciicon.com.au
The biggest myth in self-publishing? That your books wonât sell on Amazonâor that you canât make money from them. In this practical, no-fluff session, Kathy shares the strategies that get books seen, the keyword and category tweaks that make a difference, and how to set up your Amazon presence for long-term sales. Whether youâre still writing or already published, youâll walk away knowing exactly how to make Amazon work for you.
đ Self-Publishing Without the Overwhelm: What First-Time Authors Really Need to Know
Date: 26 September 2025
Location: Logan Central Library
In this practical session, Kathy walks you through the real steps that matter in self-publishingâwithout the confusion or overwhelm. Youâll get a clear snapshot of the publishing journey (from writing to launching), learn the common pitfalls that trip up first-timers, and discover the behind-the-scenes tools that actually help your book get found.
No matter where you are on your publishing journey, this session is for youâwhether you havenât started yet, feel stuck on what comes next, or have already self-published and are wondering why your book isnât selling. Youâll leave with fresh clarity, a few âahaâ moments, and the confidence to take your next step.
đ BookFest Author Talk â Before & After the Book Launch
Date: 1 November 2025
Location: BookFest, Beenleigh Showgrounds
Youâve hit publish. Youâve had your launch. Now what?
In this practical session, Kathy Shanksâfounder of Turtle Publishing and author of Publish with Purposeâshares the essential steps to keep your book visible and selling long after launch day. From optimising your Amazon listing to finding fresh promotional opportunities, youâll learn how to keep momentum going, build long-term sales, and avoid the post-launch slump. Perfect for authors whoâve already published or are close to launch and want a clear plan for what comes next.
đ˘ The Publish with Purpose Membership
For authors who want support beyond a single talk, the Publish with Purpose platform offers practical, kind-hearted guidance every step of the way.
Whatâs included:
- đŹ Monthly Q&A Calls â Bring your questions to live group sessions with Kathy and the Turtle team. Get clear, practical answers to keep your book moving forward.
- đ Fortnightly Masterclasses â Focused, jargon-free workshops covering everything from planning to launching and promoting.
- đ Turtle Toolbox â Templates, checklists, and guides designed to save you time and stress.
- đŻ Member Forum â A calm, supportive online space (no social media noise) where you can connect with other authors.
Whether youâre just starting your book or already published, Publish with Purpose gives you the clarity, community, and confidence to make steady progressâbit by bit.