Writing, Publishing, Marketing And Selling Your First Book

Are You Waiting for Permission to Write and Publish Your First Book? Stop Waiting and Start Writing Today

What you'll learn

Build a process to help you start and actually finish writing your first book.

Understand the opportunities available to you via traditional publishers and self-publishing platforms.

Have the confidence to promote and sell your book.

Earn money as a published author.

Requirements

Basic computer and Internet skills

Description

This online course is designed to help aspiring writers realize their potential and guide them through the process of writing, publishing, marketing and selling their first book. It will look at the writing process, examine publishing and distribution options and highlight potential opportunities and pitfalls.
Topics Covered Include:
What’s The Big Idea?
Have you got a book inside of you?Inspiration and where to find itFail to Plan, plan to fail
The Writing Process
The writing process (think job, not hobby)Setting targets and hitting deadlinesThe editorial processCommon pitfalls/roadblocks
Pitching to a Publisher/Agent
The benefits of working with a traditional publisherWhen and how to pitchWhat you should expect from a publisherWhen to walk away
Going it Alone
Disadvantages of working with a traditional publisherDigital disruption (you’ve never had it so good)Indie not amateurSelf-publishing vs Vanity publishingGetting help (freelance editorial and design support)Self-Publishing platforms/distribution networks
Multiple Formats
Hardback, Paperback, eBook (epub, mobi), audiobooks
Embracing Your Inner-Self Publicist (Selling Your Work)
Public RelationsBlogging/PodcastingPublic SpeakingSocial MediaEmail Marketing
Making Money
Setting expectationsAlternative streams of revenue
Building a Back Catalogue
Rinse, repeateBook SinglesWriting a seriesFree vs paid distribution


Overview

Section 1: Course Material

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 The Writing Process

Lecture 3 The Pitching Process

Lecture 4 7 Things I Have Learned To Hate About The Publishing Industry

Lecture 5 How to Find a Publisher or Agent

Lecture 6 Going It Alone - Self Publishing

Lecture 7 Multiple Formats

Lecture 8 Embracing Your Inner Self-Publicist

Lecture 9 Building a Back Catalogue

Lecture 10 Making Money

Lecture 11 Bonus Video: What's Stopping You From Writing and Publishing Your First Book?

Lecture 12 Bonus Podcast: Where I Found Inspiration to Write My First Book

Lecture 13 Bonus Podcast: Finding the Time to Write

Lecture 14 Bonus Podcast: Overcoming Writer’s Block and Getting Productive

Lecture 15 Conclusion: Good Luck and Happy Writing

Anyone who wants to write, publish and, more importantly, sell their first book.,Authors who have struggled to promote their work following publication.