Kindle Formatting and Direct Publishing for Authors

Name: Kindle Formatting and Direct Publishing for Authors
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Pre Formatted Microsoft Word Kindle Publishing Template Included

Created byLisa Frase

Last updated 11/2015

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What you'll learn

You will have access to a downloadable pre formatted Microsoft Word document Kindle template.
You will have access to downloadable resources that will help you market and promote your book.
You will see a video demonstration showing you the exact process for uploading your book to KDP.
By the end of this course, you will be able to select a marketable writing project, complete the process of writing your book, successfully upload it to KDP, and promote your book to your target market.

Course content

8 sections • 28 lectures • 1h 20m total length

How to Use the Udemy Platform2:00
If you are new to Udemy, please review this short file to know how to use the functions provided by Udemy to enhance your learning experience.
Welcome to Easily Self Publish on Amazon Kindle1:57
Meet your instructor and learn more about the course in this welcome video.
Take the Challenge0:27
Prepare to be challenged throughout the course. In this section, you will learn how the challenges work, and how to respond in the discussion panel.

Fiction3:28
In this video, you will learn about writing and publishing fiction on Kindle.
Nonfiction2:41
In this video, you will learn about writing and publishing nonfiction books on Kindle.
Quantity vs. Quality1:29
In this video, you will learn how quantity and quality matter when publishing on Kindle.
Selecting a Nonfiction Topic2:35
In this video, you will learn strategies for selecting a marketable nonfiction topic.
Keyword Search6:00
In this PDF, you will learn a strategy for searching Amazon by keyword to help you discover interesting and marketable topic treasures.

Prepare MS Word for Your Kindle Template4:01
In this video, you will learn how to prepare MS Word in order for your Kindle template to work efficiently.
How to Use Your Microsoft Word Document4:06
In this lecture, you will learn what you can and cannot do within your Microsoft Word template for Kindle publishing.
How to Format Your Pre Written Manuscript1:31
In this lecture, you will learn how to use Microsoft Notepad to strip out formatting of a pre written manuscript prior to pasting it into your MS Word Kindle publishing template.

Preview Your Book2:44
In this video, you will learn how to preview your book on Kindle prior to publishing (a Kindle is required).
Choose Your Price3:29
In this video, you will learn about pricing on Kindle, and how to choose the best price for your book.
Recommended Pricing Chart2:32
Here is a recommended pricing chart, including pricing strategies for series and premium pricing.
Upload Your Book8:12
In this video, you will learn how to upload your Kindle book.

KDP Select2:47
In this video, you will learn about the KDP Select program, and how opting in can give you promotional power.
The Key to Free Promotions5:15
In this video, you will learn about free promotions for KDP Select opt ins. A PDF resource file is included, and gives you the information you need, including sources and sites to run a successful free promotion through the KDP Select program.
Author Marketing Savvy4:00
In this video, you will learn ways that you can create an author's platform to promote your book.
End Note1:25
Congratulations! This is the end of the course. Don't miss the surprise in this video!
Surprise!1:00
When you complete the course, open this final lecture for a special surprise! No peeking! You must finish the course.

Requirements

In order to use the Kindle publishing template, you will need Microsoft Word (2007, 2010, or 2013 versions will work with the template).
Microsoft PowerPoint (2007, 2010, or 2013) is needed to create simple and stunning covers (optional).
Kindle device (optional, but highly recommended)

Description

Easily Self Publish on Amazon Kindle is a comprehensive course designed to help you go from topic selection to publishing to promoting your book. Included in this course is a downloadable Microsoft Word formatted template that is ready to go! Simply open and start typing your book, then upload it directly to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

During this course you will learn:

all about KDP and how to set up an account
choosing and completing a marketable writing project
how to efficiently work with your template
revision and editing strategies
how to preview your book prior to publishing on your Kindle device
pricing strategies
how to upload your book
about the KDP Select opt in program
how to promote and market your book
how to create a simple and stunning cover in Microsoft PowerPoint

This course is designed for writers to realize their publishing dreams! Join this course and learn how you can get your book on Amazon Kindle and into the hands of readers.

Who this course is for:

This course is for writers and authors who want to take control of their publishing future, and self-publish their own books on Amazon Kindle.
This course does NOT advocate publishing PLR content, Internet scraped content, or public domain works; nor does it discuss hiring ghost writers.

Kindle Formatting and Direct Publishing for Authors

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Introduction to the Course3 lectures • 4min

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Basics3 lectures • 8min

Choose a Writing Project5 lectures • 16min

Microsoft Word Formatting3 lectures • 10min

Write, Revise, Edit3 lectures • 13min

Creating Covers2 lectures • 7min

Publish Your Kindle Book4 lectures • 17min

Promote Your Book5 lectures • 14min

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