Intro to Self-publishing a Book: Beginner Self-publishing
This short course provides an introduction to the business of self-publishing for beginners. This course is intended for those new to self-publishing in search of advice regarding the complexities of the self-publishing process. The course provides answers to the most common novice questions including:
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Why publish your book
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Why pursue self-publishing instead of traditional publishing
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Steps to self-publishing a book
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Where you can self-publish your book
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Why you should self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon
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Benefits of entering the Kindle Select program
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Why self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) paperback
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When to self-publish your eBook everywhere through Smashwords
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Why you should not publish an Audiobook through ACX
After finishing this course you will understand the self-publishing process, your publishing options and which of those options are the best for you.
The course includes all the information you need to make the initial important decisions regarding where to publish and how. If you’re confused about what to do with your finished manuscript, watch this course. The information contained in this course is based on over a decade of experience in the self-publishing business. This course holds the answers to all the questions you could possibly have.
Before attempting to self-publish a book, you need to watch this course!
I’ll see you in the classroom,
—Brian
Introduction
An overview of the course and how to watch it optimally.
Why You Should Self-publish Your Book
You’ve got a book, now what?
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Self-publishing over traditional publishing.
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In this lecture, I describe the steps involved in self-publishing your book.
In this lecture, I explain the myriad of sites on which you CAN self-publish your book. In the following section, I'll discuss where you SHOULD self-publish your book.
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Intermission
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Thank you for enrolling in this course,
---Brian
Why Self-publish Your Book Exclusively on Amazon
In this lecture, I explain (briefly) why you need to self-publish your book on Amazon, the 800-pound gorilla in the corner.
In this lecture, I propose that you should self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon. In the next lecture, I provide an explanation as to why.
In this lecture, I detail the benefits to be derived from entering your eBook into the KDP Select program as well as the big downside: Amazon eBook publishing exclusivity. Still, it's worth it!
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When to Self-publish Your Book Outside Amazon Kindle
In this lecture, I reiterate the ease and need to publish your book in POD paperback via KDP.
In this lecture, I explain that you should publish your eBook via Smashwords to maximize distribution of a book for family and friends rather than trying to maximize revenue through Amazon eBook exclusivity.
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Why you should not publish an audiobook via ACX -- it's either hard and time consuming or expensive. Write books instead.
Conclusion
In this article, I outline a course project for you to perform.
