WRITERS' RESOURCES

Welcome to Arapahoe Libraries' writers' resources. If you’re ready to write and publish your great American novel, biography, graphic novel or other literary project you’ve been longing to create, the library is here to help. Using the resources provided here, you can learn, research, create, format and submit your original work for publishing. Have any questions, contact us for help.

ONLINE PUBLISHING

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Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows you to create professional-quality ebooks and print-ready files in ePUB, MOBI, and PDF formats. This is a free service provided by the Library District. To get started, just create a BiblioBoard account or sign-in to your existing account today.

To facilitate the process, both Pressbooks, opens a new window and the Indie Author Project, opens a new window also include access to technical assistance from Biblioboard staff to answer questions that may arise.

GET STARTED

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Have you finished and formatted an original work of writing? You can now submit it as an ebook for distribution through the library’s Indie Author Project. Here’s what you need to know:

Online submission is quick and easy.
The license is non-exclusive so you can still submit your book to other publishers or platforms.
If you need help formatting your book, please see the previous section for information on how to do this using Pressbooks.

SUBMIT YOUR BOOK

DISCOVER AUTHORS

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Discover new independent authors by exploring self-published ebooks in our Indie Colorado collection. Create an account through BiblioBoard to instantly read these selections. Learn more about the Colorado Author Project, opens a new window.

EXPLORE AUTHORS