The Path
to Self-Publishing
You don’t have to have a degree
in IT to be a published author
THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO DO
Know which book you should write in order to make sales
Learn what you need to know to publish an eBook and paperback on Amazon
Learn how to launch your book successfully
Learn how to do this once and after that, it’s rinse and repeat
Do you recognise yourself in any of these scenarios?
· You want to write a book, or maybe you already have, but are worried about navigating the self-publishing path alone.
· You know how to self-publish, but expert advice would make the process a lot easier.
· You’ve already self-published a book, but Amazon changes its rules so often you want to make sure your information is up to date.
Writing a book is only the first step in the process of becoming a published author. Before you can reap the benefits, you must first get your book out there, and if you’re reading this page you’re thinking of self-publishing.
Register for the course on Thinkific
Writing a book about it is just a matter of putting the words on paper. Maybe you’ve already done that. I can’t tell you how many writers I speak to who have at least one book finished (or mostly finished) sitting on their hard drives just…waiting.
What holds them back? Frankly, it’s simply not knowing where to start.
Writing is simple…publishing is difficult!
Clearing the Confusion Surrounding
the Self-Publishing Landscape
Look, we’ve all been there. You have a family, a job, a life outside of writing.
The last thing you need is to add a self-publishing learning curve to your task list.
But I know for a fact that if you don’t tackle this job, your book will forever sit on your hard drive gathering virtual dust, instead of…
Announcing your writing skills
Solidifying your unique voice
Adding your voice to your genre
Attracting a new audience
And most of all, it won’t help your ideal reader find a new favourite author!
See? You owe it to yourself to get your book out there and in the hands of your new readers. And that starts with….
The Path to Self-Publishing
There’s nothing magical about self-publishing. It doesn’t require a marketing degree or technical expertise. And unlike just a few years ago, it no longer requires a huge investment.
But it does require that you have a solid understanding of the various platforms, proper formatting for each, and a bit of a time investment. In my The Path to Self-Publishing course I’ve got all this and more covered for you, so all you must do is write that book and get started!
Register for the course on Thinkific
Self-publishing isn’t a magical process. It doesn’t need a marketing degree or technical knowledge. And, unlike just a few years ago, it doesn’t need a significant investment.
However, it does need a solid understanding of the different platforms, proper formatting for each, and some time investment. All of this and more is covered in my “The Path to Self-Publishing,” so all you must do is finish a book and get started.
Write a book that you’d want to read!
Register for the course on Thinkific
What to expect from The Path to
Self-Publishing
Module 1: Prepare Your Book for Publication
Finishing your book is only the first step—in this lesson, you will learn how to take a manuscript from completion to publication-ready status.
Make a list of the most important things to do AFTER you’ve finished writing it
You can speed up the process of editing and revising
et help from beta readers who are eager to help you improve your book
Getting your MS ready for formatting… across all major platforms
Platform and distribution secrets
Working with the right contractors and avoiding the pitfalls of “trial and error”
Module 2: Make a Plan for Your Book Launch
Pre-Launch Promotion Strategy Creation Is an Important Aim of This Course.
What you need to do and why you need to do it before you start preparing your website
Get ready for launch day on social media in an organic and simple way
The best ways to spread the word about self-publishing across the board
Your list can be strengthened and expanded more easily than you think!
What you need to know about ARCs (advanced review copies) and how they can benefit you
Following up with a stress-relieving, sales-boosting strategy that’s fun to implement
Reducing your stress and maximising your time by working with the right contractors
Module 3: Amazon Setup Step-by-Step
Create a simple, step-by-step plan for your Amazon Kindle and Print launches.
Simple procedures for preparing and uploading your Amazon eBook file
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Offering a Print-On-Demand Paperback book
What you will require for Amazon Print
ISBNs are an abbreviation for International Standard Book Numbers (Free ISBNs vs. obtaining your own)
How to Make Your Amazon Author Page Stand Out (and when to make it live)
Should you publish your book through KDP Select?
Avoiding common pitfalls and minefields in order to maximise your Amazon royalties and avoid hidden fees
How do you minimise “scope creep” and keep unplanned costs to a minimum when working with contractors?
Module 4: Expand Your Reach Through Additional Publishing Platforms and Promotion
Create a plan to broaden your book’s reach and increase its profits.
Comparison of Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, and Draft2Digital
Hidden benefits to each platform are critical to your success on each one
Secrets and tips for succeeding on each platform—as well as how to prepare
Offline and online promotion strategies that are unique and entertaining—and how to put them into action
How using contractors, services, and templates can help you automate the drudgery while actually strengthening your relationship with your readers
Create a professional, customised, but tried-and-true self-publishing strategy
Reduce your stress, eliminate unnecessary self-publishing tasks, and save time at every step of the way
Use shortcuts, tips, and secrets that self-publishing experts have memorised
The first bonus I offer is a PRE-Course module which takes you
through what you need to write a book that people will want to read.
This module is included with your course
Is your genre (or topic) relevant in today’s market?
What you can do to increase sales before you’ve even finished your book
Why is research about your cover almost as important as research for your content?
When you publish a book on Amazon you get an ‘Author page’ too.
Use this PDF download to make this page work for you.
