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Intro to Self-publishing a Book: Beginner Self-publishing

Self-publishing: Beginner intro to self-publishing books: Self-publishing an Amazon Kindle eBook: Learn Self-publishing
Why write and publish a book
Why self-publish your book
Why you should self-publish a Kindle eBook via KDP
Why self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon
Why self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) Paperback via Amazon
When you should self-publish outside of Amazon
Why you should not self-publish and audiobook via ACX

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:

  • Why publish your book

  • Why pursue self-publishing instead of traditional publishing

  • Steps to self-publishing a book

  • Where you can self-publish your book

  • Why you should self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon

  • Benefits of entering the Kindle Select program

  • Why self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) paperback

  • When to self-publish your eBook everywhere through Smashwords

  • 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

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Course Overview

An overview of the course and how to watch it optimally.

Why You Should Self-publish Your Book

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Why You Should Publish Your Book

You’ve got a book, now what?

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Why You Should Self-publish Your Book

Self-publishing over traditional publishing.

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Steps to Self-publishing Your Book

In this lecture, I describe the steps involved in self-publishing your book.

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Where You Can Self-publish 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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Please Leave a Course Review

Please leave a review for this course by clicking on the "Leave a rating" link in the top right of this page.

Thank you for enrolling in this course,

---Brian

Why Self-publish Your Book Exclusively on Amazon

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Why Self-publish Your Book 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.

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Why Self-publish Your Book Exclusively on Amazon

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.

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Benefits of Entering the Kindle Select Program

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

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Why Self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) Paperback via Amazon KDP

In this lecture, I reiterate the ease and need to publish your book in POD paperback via KDP.

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When to Self-publish Your eBook Everywhere Outside Amazon via Smashwords

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 Self-publish Audiobooks with ACX

Why you should not publish an audiobook via ACX -- it's either hard and time consuming or expensive.  Write books instead.

Conclusion

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Course Project: Commit to Self-publishing Your Book

In this article, I outline a course project for you to perform.

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Bonus Lecture
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