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Who Should Self Publish
Who should be self-publishing and why. It's an amazing time to be an author!What you’ll learn:Who should self-publish and whyOverview of self-publishers who have done well and weren't famous beforeFamous authors who started out as self-publishers
Self-Publishing Industry Overview
An overview of the self-publishing industry and why it's an amazing time to be an author.What you’ll learn:How the publishing industry has changedSelf-publishing stats on best-sellersSelf-publishing stats on ebook pricing
Common Mistakes First-Time Authors Make
The most common mistakes a first-time self-published author makes and how to avoid them.What you’ll learn:Common pitfallsSetting goalsEditing, design, proofreadingWhy you should always use print on demandWhy you should have a marketing plan
Different Types of Editing for Your Book
Explore the different types of editing you will most likely need for your self-published book.What you’ll learn:The basicsWhy you should hire an editorThe different types of editors (developmental, copyeditor, proofreader)Questions to ask before you start workNegotiating fees and contracts
How to Design an Eye-catching Cover
How to design an eye-catching cover for your self-published book. On a budget? We have some tips for that!What you’ll learn:Cover design basics for print and digitalPremade cover designs vs getting a professional designBasics for working with a cover designShould you use stock images, illustrations, or pictures in your cover?
The Basics of Ebook and Print Formatting
The basics of formatting your book for ebook and print. What you’ll learn: 1) The Basics 2) How to format your ebook 3) Various tools for formatting your book 4) Validating tools
Best Practices for Ebook Fonts
Want to keep your book formatting simple? We go through best practices for ebook fonts.What you’ll learn:The basics of fontsYour font optionsWhy simpler is betterRules for titles and content
How to QA Your Book
An overview of how to go about QA’ing your ebook. By using our tips, you will make sure that the book you put out into the world is error-free.What you’ll learn:The basicsThings to check for once your book is formattedTesting your book on eReadersHow to check punctuationChecking your text and art
How to Copyright Your Book
A step-by-step guide to copyrighting your self-published work.What you’ll learn:The basicsWhen you should copyrightWhere you should copyrightWhy you should copyright your workCosts of copyrighting your work
The 411 on ISBNs and Where to Get Them
What exactly is an ISBN? What are the pros and cons of getting an ISBN?What you’ll learn:What is an ISBN?When you should get an ISBNWhere should you get an ISBN from?Pros and cons of ISBN
Basics of Online Book Retailers
Who are the biggest book retailers for your digital and print books? A few years ago writers had to use a distributor to get their books into all the major retailers. Now, most retailers allow authors to directly upload their books. This is great because you can also maximize on royalties this way.What you’ll learn:The publishing landscapeAn overview of major retailers like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, KoboThe ebook and print formats needed to publish optimallyVarious ebook and print book formatsOther selling and distribution options
Third Party Distribution Options
Don't have the time to upload and manage all the different book retailers? We'll go over various 3rd party distribution options for your book like Smashwords and Draft2Digital.What you’ll learn:The basicsThe pros of going through 3rd party distributionSmashwords vs Draft2DigitalCons of going through a 3rd party for distribution
Tools to Sell Books Directly on Your Website
An overview the tools you can leverage to sell books directly from your website.What you’ll learn:The basicsWhy you should sell directlyVarious tools available to sell directlyCosts of plugins and toolsTransaction fees associated with tools
Print On Demand Options
With digital technology, you no longer have to pay upfront for printing costs because there are so many Print On Demand (POD) options available. You'll learn what exactly is Print On Demand and why authors should use it.What you’ll learn:The basicsWhat is Print On DemandThe benefits of Print On DemandWhat are your Print On Demand optionsFees and costs associated with Print On Demand
How to Put Together a Marketing Plan
We've seen a lot of success for our authors measured by the following: hitting the top 100 list, getting to be #1 in their category, getting lots of reviews, etc. No one could have done it without having a marketing plan.This lesson will walk you through step-by-step what you need to do to launch your book successfully and have a solid marketing plan around it.Book Basics - How to optimize your title, description, categories, keywordsDeciding your book details like trim size, pages, formatsWhether to buy ISBNs & how to price your bookHow to set your publication date.Where do you want to publish your book?Defining goalsVarious promotion strategies to include in your marketing plan
How to Request & Get Reviews for Your Book
Want to learn how to request reviews for your self-publishing book? We walk you through step-by-step on making sure you get the reviews you deserve.This lesson will walk you through step-by-step what you need to do to kick your book into high gear and more exposure on Amazon and other retail sites.How to get top visibility for your bookHow to get reviews from Amazon Top ReviewersHow to find email addresses for Amazon Top ReviewersHow to find the bloggers who will review your bookSample email templates for reaching out to reviewersWhere to get professional reviews
How to Send Review Copies to Reviewers
In this course, you’ll learn how to manage the logistical side of sending out review copies, along with options for third parties who will deliver ARC’s for you. We’ll show you how to make technology work for you, rather than slow you down.Summary: In this video we walk you through the various ways you can send your book out to reviewers.What you’ll learn:The simplest way to send review copiesVarious formats to send review copies if readers want them on their Nook, iPad, Kindle, or Kobo readerHow to send a book as a gift to a potential reviewer to maximize royaltiesWhen to send out review copies of your bookHow long a book reviewer might take to review your book
How to Get Press for Your Book
Tips and techniques to reach out to media to get noticed by the press and get maximum exposure for your book. Don't be intimidated by this seemingly daunting aspect of marketing. With our tips, you'll feel prepared to reach out to the media.You’ll learn how to:Reach out to blogs and pressPitch to mainstream pressPitch to bloggersResearch potential places that might feature your bookCraft an email to send out to press and bloggersOptimal times to reach out to get maximum exposure
How to Rank Higher in Google Search with SEO
Google. It’s the black box that no one really knows what goes on in there. However, there are few things you can do to optimize your site so that you can rank higher on Google.In this lesson, you will learn the basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to up your rank in Google and other search engines as an author. Why Google & SEO are importantHow to blog and guest blog for successHow to get links to your blog and how to link out effectivelyHow to manage your metadata and tagsHow to make sure your site is mobile-optimizedMake your content viralWhy it's important to optimize your Amazon pages
Book 1: 24 HOURS TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR NOVEL
Learn how to self-publish your Nano novel in 24 hours or less. A quick guide to get you started with self-publishing plus advice from best-selling authors. In our book we give you a roadmap to fulfill your self-publishing dream.
Book 2: 24 HOURS TO BUILD YOUR AUTHOR WEBSITE
Learn how to create your author website in 24 hours or less. All the information you need to banish any fears of setting up your author website and to help you make intelligent decisions when it comes to finding a host, choosing a blogging platform, writing your first blog post and creating fabulous graphics for your website.
Book 3: 24 HOURS TO LEARN SCRIVENER
Learn how to get started with Scrivener in 24 hours or less. A first look at the most powerful tool a writer can have for getting writing done. This guide will help you take your first, tentative steps into the wonderful world of Scrivener and show you some of the magical things this tool can do.
Book 4: 24 HOURS TO FORMAT YOUR BOOK
Turn your masterpiece into an ebook in 24 hours or less. Who needs InDesign to format a book? This guide will provide you with a first look at a few of the InDesign alternatives for creating your perfect, beautiful ebook or print book!