Self publishing course subjects

This course covers every aspect of self-publishing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of self-publishing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.

Lesson 01: Introduction

• List the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing.
• Discuss what self-publishing entails.
• Describe your self-publishing options.
• Discuss your objectives.

Lesson 02: Preparation

• Choose your readers and category.
• Create your keywords, title and subtitle.
• Create your brand, website and social media.
• Write your blurb and bio.

Lesson 03: Plan your book

• Set up your writing space and plan your strategy.
• Organise and back up your documents.
• Plan your book’s layout.
• Choose a house style.

Lesson 04: Format your book

• Work with MS Word and KDP templates.
• Work with MS Word formatting styles.
• Start writing / formatting your book.
• Create the front and back matter.

Lesson 05: Edit your book

• Commission beta readers to test your book.
• Do a basic copy edit and proofread.
• Brief a copy editor and proofreader.
• Get your book reviewed.

Lesson 06: Upload your book

• Set up a Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account.
• Start your KDP project.
• Get an  International Standard Book number (ISBN).
• Upload your manuscript to KDP.

Lesson 07: Create your book cover

• Explain why a good cover is important.
• Discuss cover elements.
• Design a cover using KDP cover creator.

Lesson 08: Publish your book

• Proof your book.
• Set up your pricing plan.
• Publish your print book on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
• Publish your book on Kindle.

Lesson 09: Power up your sales

• Finalise your sales details.
• Perfect your bio.
• Perfect your blurb.
• Get good reviews.

Lesson 10: Launch and market your book

• Use Amazon Marketing Services.
• Launch your book.
• Market your book.
• Track your sales.