Writing, Publishing, Marketing and Selling Your First Book

Writing, Publishing, Marketing and Selling Your First Book, available at $27.99, has an average rating of 4.35, with 15 lectures, based on 36 reviews, and has 239 subscribers.

You will learn about 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. This course is ideal for individuals who are Anyone who wants to write, publish and, more importantly, sell their first book. or Authors who have struggled to promote their work following publication. It is particularly useful for Anyone who wants to write, publish and, more importantly, sell their first book. or Authors who have struggled to promote their work following publication.

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Summary

Title: Writing, Publishing, Marketing and Selling Your First Book

Price: $27.99

Average Rating: 4.35

Number of Lectures: 15

Number of Published Lectures: 15

Number of Curriculum Items: 15

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 15

Original Price: $22.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will 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.

Who Should Attend

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

Target Audiences

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

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 it
Fail to Plan, plan to fail

The Writing Process

The writing process (think job, not hobby)
Setting targets and hitting deadlines
The editorial process
Common pitfalls/roadblocks

Pitching to a Publisher/Agent

The benefits of working with a traditional publisher
When and how to pitch
What you should expect from a publisher
When to walk away

Going it Alone

Disadvantages of working with a traditional publisher
Digital disruption (you’ve never had it so good)
Indie not amateur
Self-publishing vs Vanity publishing
Getting 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 Relations
Blogging/Podcasting
Public Speaking
Social Media
Email Marketing

Making Money

Setting expectations
Alternative streams of revenue

Building a Back Catalogue

Rinse, repeat
eBook Singles
Writing a series
Free vs paid distribution

Course Curriculum

Chapter 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

Instructors

John Hayes
Marketing Strategist and Best Selling Author

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3 stars: 4 votes
4 stars: 11 votes
5 stars: 20 votes

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