This overview gives you a practical look at what’s involved in self-publishing a book, from preparing your manuscript through getting your finished book into readers’ hands. You’ll explore the major parts of the process so you can understand what self-publishing requires and begin thinking through what you’ll need to plan for. This is not a step-by-step guide for completing each publishing task. It’s designed to help you understand the overall process and what’s involved.
What You’ll Get
- An overview of the major stages of the self-publishing process
- A clearer understanding of what’s involved in bringing a book from manuscript to publication
- An understanding of the decisions and considerations you’ll encounter along the way
- A framework for thinking about what you may want to handle yourself and where you may need outside help
- A starting point for creating your own self-publishing plan
How This Course Helps Your Writing & Publishing Journey
Understanding the publishing process before you reach the end of your manuscript gives you the opportunity to plan ahead, anticipate what’s coming, and make informed decisions about how you want to publish your book.
About this Course
This course is exercise-focused and intentionally gets to the point. Rather than spending a lot of time listening to instruction, you’ll get the information you need and then put it to work through activities designed to help you make progress on your book.