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Things to Consider Before Publishing Your Book in Print

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Self-Publishing 101

Self-Publishing 101: Things to Consider Before Publishing Your Book in Print is a course designed to help you reach your publishing dreams! Do you want to become a published author? Are you looking forward to seeing your books for sale in online places such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble? Would you like to hold your published books in your hands and share them with others? If yes, this course may be for you! This course is for anyone interested in publishing a book but has no idea where to begin with the self-publishing process and for authors of any genre interested in learning more about self-publishing a book in print. Does that describe you?There is A LOT to consider when choosing to self-publish a book! Instead of spending countless hours aimlessly searching for information about self-publishing, this course is designed in an easy-to-follow format to guide you in the right direction. Divided into a total of 33 videos including the introduction, each video is presented with a slide show presentation as well as a downloadable transcript for your convenience. Handouts are also included with many videos to provide additional resources and information to help you with your publishing journey. Before deciding if this course is for you, please check out what is covered within this course below. You are also welcome to watch the course video, introduction, and the video about print-on-demand publishing before choosing if this is the right course for you. To your publishing success! Section 1Lecture 1: IntroductionExpansion of information presented in the course videoBrief introduction of instructorList of what students should learn by the end of the courseList of what this course will not teachList of who this course is forReference to the course Choosing the Best Publishing Option for You and Your BookBrief overview of the publishing options: traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishingList of what is needed for this courseSome additional publishing tipsBreak down of this courseDisclaimer and copyright information for this courseInformation about the included handoutsLecture 2: Print-On-Demand PublishingOverview of print-on-demand printingPros of print-on-demandCons of print-on-demandList of print-on-demand companiesBrief discussion of offset printingHandout with Additional Resources IncludedSection 2: Copyright and Legalities to ConsiderLecture 3: CopyrightWhat copyright isHow long copyright lastsHow to register for copyrightWhat may not be copyrightedHow to show copyrightHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 4: Other Legalities to ConsiderExplanation of disclaimers with samplesBeing an authorpreneur – business considerationsTaxes and permit considerationsKeeping records considerationsMention of one resource all self-published authors should consider havingHandout with Additional Resources IncludedSection 3: Sections to (Possibly) Include in a BookLecture 5: Sections to Include in a Book OverviewBrief overview of front matter sectionsBrief overview of body sectionsBrief overview of back matter sectionsHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 6: Front Matter Part 1: Title PageWhat is included on a title page with samplesWhat is included on a half title pageHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 7: Front Matter Part 2: Copyright and DedicationWhat is included on a copyright page with samplesExplanation of a dedication with samplesBrief explanation of a CIP data blockLecture 8: Front Matter Part 3: Table of ContentsExplanation of a table of contents with samplesTips for creating a table of contentsVideo with Step-by-Step Instructions for Inserting Table of Contents IncludedLecture 9: Front Matter Part 4: Accolades and ReviewsExplanation of a foreword with a sampleExplanation of accolades with samplesBrief explanation of an advance reader copy (ARC)Lecture 10: Body OverviewExplanation of an introduction with a sampleExplanation of a prologue with a sampleConsiderations for the main text of a bookExplanation of an epilogue with a sampleExplanation of an afterwordHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 11: Back Matter Part 1: Author Bio and Choosing a NameExplanation of an author bio with samplesExplanation of an illustrator bio with samplesConsiderations when choosing an author nameHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 12: Back Matter Part 2: Acknowledgments and Additional OptionsExplanation of acknowledgments with samplesExplanation of a promotional page with samplesExplanation of a glossary with sampleExplanation of an index with samplesExplanation of a bibliography with samplesExplanation of permission information with samplesList of extra back matter ideasAn additional tip in place of back matterSection 4: EditingLecture 13: Editing OverviewPossible reasons to have an editorExplanation of developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreadingTips for self-editingHandout with Additional Resources IncludedLecture 14: Finding an EditorExplanation of alpha readers, beta readers, and critique partners

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