Intro to Self-publishing a Book: Beginner Self-publishing

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Self-publishing: Beginner intro to self-publishing books: Self-publishing an Amazon Kindle eBook: Learn Self-publishing

Created byBrian Jackson

Last updated 1/2022

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What you'll learn

Why write and publish a book
Why self-publish your book
Why you should self-publish a Kindle eBook via KDP
Why self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon
Why self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) Paperback via Amazon
When you should self-publish outside of Amazon
Why you should not self-publish and audiobook via ACX

Course content

6 sections • 14 lectures • 49m total length

Course Overview1:59
An overview of the course and how to watch it optimally.

Why You Should Publish Your Book6:00
You’ve got a book, now what?
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Why You Should Self-publish Your Book13:12
Self-publishing over traditional publishing.
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Steps to Self-publishing Your Book8:46
In this lecture, I describe the steps involved in self-publishing your book.
Where You Can Self-publish Your Book4:28
In this lecture, I explain the myriad of sites on which you CAN self-publish your book. In the following section, I'll discuss where you SHOULD self-publish your book.
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Why Self-publish Your Book on Amazon0:59
In this lecture, I explain (briefly) why you need to self-publish your book on Amazon, the 800-pound gorilla in the corner.
Why Self-publish Your Book Exclusively on Amazon1:06
In this lecture, I propose that you should self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon. In the next lecture, I provide an explanation as to why.
Benefits of Entering the Kindle Select Program3:48
In this lecture, I detail the benefits to be derived from entering your eBook into the KDP Select program as well as the big downside: Amazon eBook publishing exclusivity. Still, it's worth it!
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Why Self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) Paperback via Amazon KDP3:46
In this lecture, I reiterate the ease and need to publish your book in POD paperback via KDP.
When to Self-publish Your eBook Everywhere Outside Amazon via Smashwords0:59
In this lecture, I explain that you should publish your eBook via Smashwords to maximize distribution of a book for family and friends rather than trying to maximize revenue through Amazon eBook exclusivity.
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Why You Should Not Self-publish Audiobooks with ACX3:13
Why you should not publish an audiobook via ACX -- it's either hard and time consuming or expensive. Write books instead.

Requirements

This is an introductory course with no requirements

Description

This short course provides an introduction to the business of self-publishing Amazon Kindle eBooks for beginners. This course is intended for those new to self-publishing who are in search of advice regarding the complexities of the self-publishing process. Begin your self-publishing journey on the right foot by fully understanding the self-publishing process. The course provides answers to the most common novice questions, including:

Why publish your book
Why pursue self-publishing instead of traditional publishing
Steps to self-publishing a book
Where you can self-publish your book
Why you should self-publish your book exclusively on Amazon
Benefits of entering the Kindle Select program
Why self-publish a Print on Demand (POD) paperback
When to self-publish your eBook everywhere through Smashwords
Why you should not publish an Audiobook through ACX

After finishing this course, you will understand the self-publishing process, your publishing options and which of those options are the best for you. You'll understand what you need to do, and maybe more importantly, what you need to not do to successfully self-publish your Amazon Kindle eBook.

The course concludes with an article providing pointers to additional Udemy courses explaining how to self-publish a book in multiple formats and on multiple book distributor sites, options for creating a book cover and book marketing tips.

Before attempting to self-publish a book, you need to watch this course!

I'll see you in the classroom,

---Brian

Who this course is for:

Those new to writing books for money
Those new to self-publishing books for money
Those unfamiliar with the benefits of self-publishing on Amazon

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Why You Should Self-publish Your Book4 lectures • 32min

Intermission1 lecture • 1min

Why Self-publish Your Book Exclusively on Amazon3 lectures • 6min

When to Self-publish Your Book Outside Amazon Kindle3 lectures • 8min

Conclusion2 lectures • 1min

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