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How to Become an Independent Publisher

Learn how to publish books and ebooks using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and build your website for free all in one day!
Rating: 3.9 out of 53.9 (26 ratings)
115 students
Created by Zorina Frey
Last updated 4/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Get a free download of the ebook, "The Right Way to Self Publish".
  • Design your own book cover like the professionals using Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to do this in one hour!
  • Professionally format the interior of your book using Adobe InDesign. Learn it in one hour!
  • Learn how to publish your paperback book using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
  • Learn how to publish an ebook. Get a one-hour crash course in basic HTML coding for ebook and website publications.
  • Build your own website at little to no cost. Learn it in less than 15 minutes.
  • Find out how much Wordpress will cost and what other website builders are best for publishing entrepreneurs.
  • Get a basic overview of Xlibris and Lulu publishing platforms.
  • Discover what you need to know about publishing an audio book.
  • Learn how to submit a copyright registration of published and unpublished works to The Library of Congress.
  • Get a basic understanding of how to market your book through popular social media platforms.
  • Learn how to organize and launch a book tour, write a press release, a 30-second sales pitch, and manage book inventory.

Requirements

  • A computer with enough speed to download Adobe's free trial software.
  • Notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes.
  • [Optional, but helpful] - A completed manuscript in Word. Students who do not have a completed manuscript can still benefit from this course.
  • [Optional, but helpful] - Read "The Right Way to Self Publish" book. - Free downloadable ebook is available in this course.

Description

PUBLISH LIKE THE PROFESSIONALS!

· FREE DOWNLOAD of "The Right Way to Self Publish" ebook.

· Adobe InDesign - Format your book's interior without the hassle of readjusting your page numbers and paragraphs. Create a manageable table of contents. Free 7-day download link included.

· Adobe Photoshop - Design a professional-looking book cover without paying an artist hundreds of dollars. Free 7-day download included.

· HTML Coding - Learn basic computer coding language so that you can better manage your website and format ebooks.

· Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) - Go through a step-by-step process on publishing your paperback and ebook on one of the most popular independent publishing platforms. Sell your book on Amazon!

· Xlibris Publishing - Explore Xlibris' website to discover if it's the right independent publishing platform for you.

· Lulu - Explore Lulu's website to discover whether or not it's the right independent publishing platform for you.

· Copyright Registration – Learn about protecting you and your clients' published works and registering them to the Library of Congress.

· Ebook Publishing - Learn how to format your manuscript for ebook publication on Word. Also, learn how to format and save your manuscript as an .epub document on Google docs.

· Audio Book Publishing - Learn about publishing your book on audio.

· Facebook/Instagram/Twitter - Get an idea about how you can use social media to promote your books and/or publishing business.

· Wordpress - Discover what you need to know about creating a website through Wordpress.

· Yolasite - Learn how to create a website for free in less than 15 minutes!

· Plan Your Book Tour - Learn how to organize a book signing tour, write a press release, a bio, a 30-second sales pitch, and manage your book inventory.

Who this course is for:

  • Entrepreneurs, writers, authors, teachers, and instructors.
  • Authors who need help marketing their book.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build their own website on the cheap.
  • Business professionals who want a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Professionals who want a basic understanding of paperback publishing.
  • Marketers who are looking for a creative way to give their clients more credibility.
  • Professionals who are looking for a way to gain more credibility for themselves.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to learn the basics of HTML.
  • Writers' clubs and associations.
  • Self promoters.
  • Writers who are tired of waiting to get rejected!

Instructor

Zorina Frey
Publisher, Author, & Award-Winning Writer
Zorina Frey
  • 3.9 Instructor Rating
  • 26 Reviews
  • 115 Students
  • 1 Course

- Founder of IWA Publications

- Editor in Chief of 45 Magazine Journal

- Author of The Right Way to Self Publish

- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism & English Minor

- Certificate in Web Design, Literary Publishing, & Editing

- Over 10 years in the independent publishing business, 4 years as a marketing copywriter


Zorina is also the author of the novel “Thecla a Dark Romance” and “Don’t Mind Being Black” poetry book. As a writer and performance artist, Zorina’s published works have been showcased at the Miami Book Fair, Books & Books, Miami Dade College, Broward College, Chico’s Fashion Show, South Florida Writers Association events, Lyric Live Theater, and also as a 3-peat Miami Lip Service Stories performer.

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