Writing, Publishing, Marketing and Selling Your First Book

Are You Waiting for Permission to Write and Publish Your First Book? Stop Waiting and Start Writing Today

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Writing, Publishing, Marketing and Selling Your First Book

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.

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 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

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.

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