🐉 You Wrote the Book.
Now Let’s Get It Into the World.
Southern Dragon Publishing Services helps indie authors publish professionally, market strategically, and build an author platform that actually works — without the overwhelm, the tech headaches, or the guesswork.
Where Would You Like to Start?
Learn for Free
Not sure where to begin? Start with our free 2-hour course, Marketing for the Absolute Beginner, and download The Dragon’s Guide worksheets. No credit card. No pressure. Just clarity.
Learn Live on Zoom
Ready to go deeper? Our live 2-hour Zoom classes cover every major platform — Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Substack, and more. $200 per class, up to 10 participants.
Let Us Do It For You
From website design to book formatting to full digital marketing packages — we handle the details so you can focus on writing. Professional, personal, and priced below national freelance averages.
What Authors Are Saying
“Jolene has republished, redesigned, and reformatted most of my backlist of books and three of my new teenage fiction books. She does an excellent job.”
— L.L. Eadie, Author
Web design, self-publishing packages, social media posting & video promotions
“Jolene created my Author Introduction Video for the Sunshine State Book Festival and created some great holiday commercials for my books. I will continue to use her services for my next books as well.”
— Lacey Dancer, Author (1948–2024)
Website design, self-publishing packages & cover redesigns for 4 new books and backlist
“Finally makes sense. Actionable steps I could implement immediately — and no judgment for being a complete beginner.”
— Course Student
Marketing for the Absolute Beginner — Free Course
Credentials & Professional Memberships
✦ Google Certified: Digital Marketing & eCommerce
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Google IT Support Certified
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Author’s Guild Member
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Reedsy Professional
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Florida Authors & Publishers Association
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Sisters in Crime
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Freelancers Union
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Florida Public Relations Association
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National Writers Union
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M.S. Social Media — University of Florida (in progress)
Free Course
Marketing for the Absolute Beginner
Marketing doesn’t have to feel confusing, technical, or overwhelming. This free 2-hour course was created for authors and small business owners who are new to marketing — or who have tried before and felt lost, frustrated, or unsure where to start.
- ✦ Plain-Language Marketing Fundamentals
- ✦ Built for Authors & Small Businesses
- ✦ A Simple, Ethical Starting Plan
- ✦ Certificate of Completion Included
2 Hours ✦ 4 Modules ✦ Completely Free
FREE MONTHLY RESOURCE
The Dragon’s Guide to Author Marketing
“From Overwhelmed to Published — One Step at a Time”
A Free Gift for Authors — Every Month
Each month, Southern Dragon Publishing releases a new installment of The Dragon’s Guide to Author Marketing — a free, practical worksheet designed to take the overwhelm out of marketing your book.
We’re starting with Vol. 1: Finding Your Readers — available now, paired with a free video on the SDP YouTube Channel and a companion article right here on the site.
New volumes arrive monthly, February through December 2026. Each one builds on the last — giving you a complete author marketing toolkit by year’s end, one manageable step at a time.
2026 Series Topics Include:
Finding Your Readers ✦ Do You Really Need a Website? ✦ Email Marketing Without the Overwhelm ✦ Social Media Content Planning ✦ Amazon Ads Deep Dive ✦ AI Tools for Author Marketing ✦ BookTok, Reels & Short-Form Video ✦ Holiday Book Sales ✦ and more
✦ Free for newsletter subscribers & SDP community members. No spam, ever.
TIPS, STRATEGIES & STORIES
From the Dragon’s Den
Practical author marketing wisdom — fresh from Jolene’s desk to yours.
New Author Strategy Sessions Now Available: Get Expert Publishing Guidance in Just One Hour - Southern Dragon Publishing now offers private one-hour author strategy sessions. Get expert help with publishing, branding, marketing, and platforms. Leave… ...
How Indie Authors Can Get a Book into the Library of Congress (And Why You Should Care) - Getting your indie book cataloged by the Library of Congress is easier than you think. Learn how to secure a… ...
Maximize Your Content: Smart Strategies for Authors & Creators - Maximize Your Content: Smart Strategies for Authors & Creators. Boost your author brand with proven content strategies: repurpose, cross-post, optimize… ...
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK
Ready to Stop Guessing
and Start Growing?
You don’t have to figure out author marketing alone. Book a free 30-minute call with Jolene and leave with a clear next step — no pressure, no overwhelm, just a plan that fits you.
✦ Available Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
