Connecting Caribbean Authors, Books & Readers
The Self-Publish Connection is a Caribbean author community and book discovery platform where independent authors can connect, showcase their work, access useful resources and discover opportunities to grow.
Readers can explore books, meet Caribbean authors and support the stories, knowledge and experiences coming from our region and diaspora.
What Brings You to SPC?
Whether you’re looking for your next read, building your journey as an independent author, or looking for professional support, we’ll point you in the right direction.
READERS
Discover Caribbean Books
Explore books written by independent Caribbean authors across genres, interests and experiences.
AUTHORS
Connect. Learn. Grow.
Join our free author community, create your author profile, access resources and discover opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Ready for More Support?
Need professional help publishing, launching or marketing your book? MPPSL provides done-for-you and guided publishing and author marketing services.
Discover Your Next Caribbean Read
From memoirs and children’s books to faith, fiction, business, self-help and more, discover books written by Caribbean authors at home and across the diaspora.
You Don't Have to Build Alone
The SPC Author Community brings independent authors together to share experiences, ask questions, exchange ideas, discover opportunities and support each other’s journey.
It's free to join.
Connect
Join conversations with other authors.
Collaborate
Discover authors, ideas and opportunities to work together.
Stay Informed
Hear about SPC initiatives, events, resources and opportunities.
Opportunities for Caribbean Authors
Writing and publishing the book is only part of the journey. SPC helps authors discover opportunities to take their work further.
Book Fairs & Events
Discover opportunities to showcase your books.
Calls for Submissions
Find competitions, anthologies and other publishing opportunities.
Speaking & Author Opportunities
Discover readings, interviews, school visits and other ways to share your work.
Collaborations
Connect with initiatives and promotional opportunities within the SPC community.
Book Fairs & Events
Discover opportunities to showcase your books.
Calls for Submissions
Find competitions, anthologies and other publishing opportunities.
Speaking & Author Opportunities
Discover readings, interviews, school visits and other ways to share your work.
Collaborations
Connect with initiatives and promotional opportunities within the SPC community.
Resources for Your Publishing Journey
Whether you’re preparing your first manuscript or looking for ways to market an existing book, explore practical resources created to help you make informed decisions throughout your self-publishing journey.
Guides & Ebooks
Templates & Checklists
Replays
Publishing Assessment
Are You Ready to Self-Publish?
Take the free assessment and identify what you already have in place and what still needs attention.
Love Discovering New Books?
Join the SPC Reader Community and discover books from Caribbean independent authors. Get book recommendations, new-release updates, author features and opportunities to participate in book discussions and reviews.
Need Professional Support With Your Book?
SPC is here to connect, educate and create opportunities for independent authors.
When you need professional support to publish, launch or market your book, our parent company, Murray Publishing & Professional Services Limited (MPPSL), can help.
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Publish Your Book
Editing, design, formatting and publishing support.
Launch Your Book
Strategic launch and relaunch campaigns.
Grow Your Platform
Ongoing marketing for storytellers and professional authors.