By David Ault | in Online Courses
The self-publishing industry has made amazing developments in recent years and it's now easier than ever to publish a book. Still, self-publishing may not be the best route for all authors. This course aims to help you to first decide if self-publishing is the best option for you, and then how to efficiently and economically self-publish your book.
"I'd define this course as strategic one as it makes you think of the most important aspects in self-publishing an eBook." – Gulnara Emirali
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
CreateSpace has merged with Kindle Direct Publishing and so your eBooks and paperback books are now all under one roof within your Amazon KDP dashboard - there really has never been a better time to begin self-publishing paperback books on Amazon. Paperback Publishing on Amazon KDP Print begins by explaining the 5 compelling reasons why you should self publish paperback books through Amazon Kindle Publishing today. The course then goes on to outline the different elements involved in creating a great looking paperback book that will skyrocket your credibility as a self-published author.
"This was a very complete "hands-on" course. The instructor was clear as he guided through each phase of the KDP process using an actual e-published book." – Charles H. Egbert
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
The barriers to publishing a book are lower than they've ever been to today. However, new authors still face the hurdle of being anonymous. Through this course, you'll learn how to build a promotional website and get your name and work out to a broader audience. You did all that work to get a book published, now get yourself some readers!
"Excellent course, lots of important information for authors. This course is worth more than I paid for this course." – Esmie Lawrence
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
Scrivener is the leading book writing software, but it is known for having a bit of a learning curve. Over this course, you will have an over the shoulder look at how one published author uses Scrivener to optimize his writing process. You'll pick up valuable productivity tips and practices that you can implement in your own use of Scrivener, and be writing like a pro after just an hour!
"This is a great course on how an experienced author actually uses Scrivener." – Darryl Shields
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
If you want to become a successful self-published author it's essential you know how to publish on the world's biggest book marketplace, Amazon. In this introduction to Kindle Direct Publishing, you'll learn step-by-step instructions to publish your eBook on Amazon. Beyond publishing, you will also learn how to best market your book, research competitors, and decide if you should or should not publish exclusively through KDP Select.
"It really helped me to see the actual kindle publishing pages on screen." – Anne-Maree Gray
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
When you think of your favorite books, you may envision the cover art that made them jump off the shelf in the first place. As books become more digitized, cover art remains an essential marketing component for eBooks. In this course, you will learn how to source images for your eBook's promotion, and how to incorporate illustration into your content.
"I really enjoyed this course mainly for all of the different tools you can utilize. I now have an arsenal to make my book the best it can be." – Brehonna Franklin
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
Poor formatting can kill a self-published eBook much easier than poor content. Through this course, you'll use Scrivener to properly format eBooks and offer your readers a professional, pleasurable reading experience. From formatting front and back matter to inserting illustrations and custom styling, you'll learn everything you need to create a perfectly formatted eBook.
"I have been struggling to format my eBook for a while now, so this course has come along at the right time." — Samuel Ault
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
Novel Writing 101 really is a must-watch course if you are currently writing your first work of fiction, and may even be of interest if you happen to be writing a non-fiction book. It will cover the essential phases of writing your own novel — researching, writing, polishing, and editing. The course concludes by taking an in-depth look at the process you will need to follow if you are unable to afford professional editors.
"Many of the suggestions concerning research, character creation and plot planning were eye-opening." — Pam Davila
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
If you've ever had writer's block, you can empathize with the title of this course. Thankfully its content is designed to help you power through writer's block to make you a stronger, more efficient writer. Focused on helping you form better habits, this course will have you thinking and working more efficiently before you know it.
"A really great course given in a well structured and concise way. I have already begun to apply some of the concepts to help my productivity." – Elaine Blose
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By David Ault | in Online Courses
It is certainly true that the self-publishing industry is becoming increasingly competitive, while online education is still very much in its infancy. And while it sometimes feels like the world is publishing ebooks to the Kindle Store, due to the perceived barriers of entry, the online course marketplace is far less saturated. This course shows self-published authors how it is possible to repurpose the content that you have already written and turn it into classes and courses to sell online on platforms like Udemy.
"Even the early lessons are providing new ideas to consider about teaching writing." – Consuelo Sterlin Meux
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