Online Course for Authors How to Self-Publish Your First Book
Online Course for Writers
How to Self-PublishYour First Book
Ready to make a leap of courage?
Share your book with the world!
Experience the joy and fulfillment of independently publishing your first book. If you would like to self-publish, but are overwhelmed with the process or simply don’t know where to start, this class is perfect for you! Even if you have no publishing experience and little technical ability, you’ll be able to publish a professional quality book and avoid the errors that plague so many un-supported indie authors.
You want to release the best book possible – a book that can hold its own on crowded shelves. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create a book indistinguishable from those published by the top five traditional publishing houses. Error-free content, elegant book formatting and gorgeous cover design inspire trust and capture the attention of your future readers. Discover what you can do on your own, plus where to find affordable resources to help with the rest.
Not sure what it takes to publish independently?
Follow a clear roadmap.
Gain a solid understanding of self-publishing in just four weeks. Move confidently through the process and publish a professional-quality book.
Week One: Pick your platform
There are as many paths to publications as there are authors. How do you know which path is right for you? Explore the new evolutions in traditional, indie and hybrid publishing. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of various approaches and how you may utilize one or many methods of publishing to achieve your publishing goals.
Choose the best place to publish your book. Review platforms such as Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace, BookBub, Smashwords, Lulu, Blurb, GooglePlay and B&N’s Nook.
If you have questions about ISBNs, ebook versus print, imprint and more, you’ll find your answers here.
Week Two: Prepare your manuscript (Editing)
Learn the exact steps you need to take to prepare your manuscript draft for the design process. Discover how much editing you can do on your own, how to find and work with professional editors and which kind of editing you actually need. Find the solution that works best for your goals AND your budget.
Week Three: Build your book (Interior and cover design)
Test the tools available to build your book. You’ll be introduced to software and services created for a wide range of design abilities, including Scrivener, Vellum, InDesign and even Word.
You likely know that your book cover can make or break first impressions. Learn how to find high-quality graphics for your cover design, plus resources for finding brilliant designers for every budget level. Discover which common mistakes you can easily avoid to help your book stand out on the shelf.
Week Four: Book launch strategies and marketing best practices
How do you give your book the best possible chance for success? In this class, we’ll go step-by-step through the tasks you need to do to launch your book and reach the greatest number of readers. We’ll discuss how reader reviews help your book achieve visibility and how to get them. To help you on your way, you’ll also receive an overview of marketing best practices and a wealth of resources to support your promotions.
Bonus!
Two exclusive workshops with Kelsye Nelson.
Join the live sessions or watch the recordings whenever you’re ready.
Student Project Workshop: Want more personal help and advice for your project? Use this time to ask questions, see more examples and hear how other authors are solving the same issues you may encounter.
Marketing Workshop: Hear the secrets of throwing a successful book launch and collect Kelsye’s best tips for your ongoing book marketing.