Story Center Publications
Espresso Book Machine Printing
Book an in-person appointment to print your book project on the Espresso Book Machine. If you do not have a PDF of your book and cover, please follow these instructions.
Publishing Consultation
Your book is ready to be published, now what? Schedule a meeting to learn about your publishing options or get your specific publishing questions answered.
To schedule, contact Publication Manager, Kyndall Tiller:
ktiller@mymcpl.org
(816)883-4774
Espresso Book Machine
The Espresso Book Machine is a state-of-the-art self-publishing printing press that prints, binds, and trims paperback books in 5-7 minutes.
Woodneath Press
The Woodneath Press serves the greater metropolitan area of Kansas City, Missouri, and publishes select scholarly, literary, and general interest books on many subjects and in various genres.
Publishing Resources
Find lists of publishing resources for local authors and certificate students.
Publishing Programming
Publishing Information Sessions
Each month, Story Center Publication Manager, Kyndall Tiller discusses a different publishing topic in a casual info session via Zoom. The session includes an informal presentation about the topic, as well as time for Q&A and open discussion with attendees. Please email ktiller@mymcpl.org prior to the session time to receive the Zoom link.
Winter Sessions
Tuesday, December 3rd | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Publishing Children’s Books
Tuesday, January 14th | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Audiobooks
Tuesday, February 11th | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Distribution: How It Works
Upcoming Publishing Programs
Upcoming Publishing Programs
Thursday, January 9 | Zoom
Developing A Marketing Plan For Self-Published Authors
Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 30 minutes before the start of the program, so please include your email in the registration.