Want to be a published author but don't know where to start?
This course is for you.
Learn how to get published with both the traditional and self-publishing processes.
Thomas Umstattd Jr. shares a simple explanation of a complicated process. This way you will know how to succeed regardless of which path you take.
You will learn:
- The pros and cons of traditional publishing
- The pros and cons of independent (self) publishing.
- How to Publish Your Book Independently
- How to Get Traditionally Published
- How to Get a Literary Agent
- And so much more!
This course is great for beginners just starting out on their publishing journey. It will also be helpful for established authors wanting to make a switch.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
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Traditional vs Independent Publishing
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How to Get Traditionally Published
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Extra Credit: How to Get a Literary Agent
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- How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth (35:00)
- How to Write a Query Letter with Mary DeMuth (38:40)
- Book Proposals 101 with Steve Laube (20:38)
- Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker (43:11)
- How to Get Out of the Slush Pile – With Deborah Raney (41:54)
- Between Contract and Launch – What it is like to have a book under contract (43:24)
How to Independently Publish
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Extra Credit: Book Covers
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Extra Credit: Book Titles
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Extra Credit: Back Cover Copy
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Extra Credit: Amazon
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Extra Credit: Book Design
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Extra Credit: Indie Publishing
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- What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams (40:58)
- How To Set up Pre-Orders for Your Indie Book (27:28)
- How Jack Ellem Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Indie Author (38:58)
- Print On Demand vs Offset Printing for Indie Books (34:27)
- How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Indie Book, with Lacy Williams (25:34)
Extra Credit: Audiobook Publishing
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- 7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook (18:29)
- How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook (21:02)
- How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook (35:51)
- How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator (23:17)
- How to Write & Narrate Better Audiobooks (36:04)
- Audiobook Production and Promotion (29:52)
- How to Market Your Audiobook (40:29)
- The Future of Audiobooks and Podcasting (37:29)
The Three Ingredients to Publishing Success
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