Joanne Barker

… and get it published on Amazon. I’ve self-published a second chance romance, The Joy of Jars, I’m in the middle of the big edit for my next book Miss Wed, and I’m writing the messy manuscript for a – semi-secret for now – new project. Plus, I’m planning and delivering my marketing for all…

Keyboard to Kindle Goes Live.

Oct 16, 2025

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Joanne Barker

in Uncategorized, Writing Community

Applications are now open for my new writing programme Keyboard to Kindle, following its launch at this year’s Southam Book Festival. Keyboard to Kindle’s collaborative, connected and affordable approach supports writers to self-publish better books, faster. Whether they want to keep their work close to their chest, share only with family and friends, or look…

Keyboard to Kindle Launch at Southam Book Festival on Oct 12th, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025

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Joanne Barker

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Born and raised in the Warwickshire villages of Stockton and Napton and a former pupil of Southam School, I’ve chosen to launch my self-publishing venture, Keyboard to Kindle, at this year’s Southam Book Festival. This collaborative and affordable 12 month writing scheme aims to create a community where aspiring and established authors are supported to…

Author: Joanne Barker

There’s still time to join the FREE Keyboard to Kindle January workshop on 20th January, 2026.

New Year Reflections

How to write a book in a year…

Keyboard to Kindle Goes Live.

Keyboard to Kindle Launch at Southam Book Festival on Oct 12th, 2025.