Writing, Publishing, Marketing And Selling Your First Book

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Posted on 02 Dec 13:46 | by mitsumi | 13 views

Last updated 6/2017
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 176.96 MB | Duration: 0h 57m

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.