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Learn The Basics Of Self-Publishing
You’ve got a great idea for a book and you’ve started putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys) or you may have already finished it! How will you get it out into the world? You could hire a traditional publisher but you’ll lose creative control and royalties can be 7-25% per book sold (with 25% being on the incredibly generous end) or you can self-publish, keep total creative control and earn up to 70% of the royalties of each book. Tempted? Take this course and you’ll learn the skills needed in self-publishing your book – cover design and layout, proofing, publishing, distributing, and marketing.
The Successful Self-Publishing Course begins by guiding you through the basics of self-publishing. You’ll quickly get answers to the big questions, such as why you should self- publish and the benefits of doing so and, conversely, reasons self-publishing may not be for you. There are legal obligations you need to fulfil and to self-publish requires money, the course will talk you through what to expect in both these areas.
With your book written and your working title in place. This course will show you the process of finessing the details, large and small, to get your text ready for publication. You’ll learn the dos and don’ts of titling your book and what to include in your cover text, how to self-edit or hire and work with an editor, how to prepare your text for the layout process, and what the established conventions that you should use in book anatomy, are.
Formatting should be invisible, unnoticed by the reader, but done poorly and inconsistently and the smallest of errors will pull your readers from the story, ruining the content of your work. You’ll learn how to use layout to enable your content to flow – with proper use of book sizing, page layout, fonts, spacing and alignment of text. Formatting for eBooks is also covered.
We are taught the metaphor ‘never judge a book by its cover’ but when it comes to books – we do. When confronted by a wall or screen of book covers and all you have to go off, as a customer, is a title and a cover, you will find yourself quickly judging covers and titles – giving just seconds to each. From this course, you will learn the do’s and don’ts of book cover design, from colour theory, graphics and images to fonts, copy placement, formatting and reproduction, to ensure yours is the cover that stands out and the book that gets bought. Even if you intend to commission a designer to do the work for you this essential knowledge will give you everything you need to understand what is needed and to get the cover you want.
With your files ready and book complete you need to understand the process of printing the finished work. The Successful Self-Publishing Course walks you through production, including the different printing methods available and how to convert your book into an eBook. It also stresses the importance of proofreading, how to proofread, and the common conventions used by proofreaders, should you choose to hire one.
Where many self-publishers fail is through not fully understanding distribution, because it doesn’t matter how good your book is, if no one can buy it you’re not going to make any money and it’ll be back to the 9-5. This course provides the knowledge you need to successfully get your book into bookshops, work with distributors and wholesalers, and price your book effectively for both printed and eBook versions.
You’ve published a book – don’t forget to tell people about it! Though before you publish, you need to have a marketing plan in place that will fit the content of your book. You’ll learn how to make sure your book is accurately represented in online bookstores and how to use tools such as social media, YouTube trailers, paid-for advertising, and mailing lists to promote and sell your book. You’ll also discover how to carry your marketing efforts on after publishing and through to your second book.
Who would benefit from this course?
You’ve written, or are in the process of writing, a book and want to publish it yourself, rather than work rely on a publisher, what do you do? This course outlines all the tasks involved and the skills needed to succeed in self-publishing a book.
If you’re intending on becoming a publisher yourself, the Successful Self-Publishing Course provides a comprehensive overview of the entire process – giving you a great foundational knowledge to build upon with further, degree-level education.
Course Fast Facts:
- Learn the fundamentals of Successful Self-Publishing
- Comprehensive 7 module Accredited Certificate in Successful Self-Publishing Online Course
- Study along with simple instructions & demonstrations
- Written and developed by leading Publishing experts
- Receive one-on-one online help & support
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Certificate of completion awarded with passing score for the online assessment
- Study at your own pace with no rigid class timetables, 24/7 from any computer or smart device
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon completion of your course assessment, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certificate of completion.
Module 1 – Basics of Self-Publishing
- Introduction
- Part 1: Why self-publish?
- Part 2: Advantages of self-publishing
- Part 3: Why it might be a bad idea to self-publish
- Part 4: Legal considerations
- Part 5: Budget
- Module 1 Assessment
- Part 1: Title
- Part 2: Editing
- Part 3: Spelling and grammar
- Part 4: Beta readers
- Part 5: Preparing the text for layout
- Part 6: Parts of a book
- Module 2 Assessment
- Part 1: Size and Pagination
- Part 2: Interior layout
- Part 3: Fonts
- Part 4: Leading
- Part 5: Ebook formatting
- Module 3 Assessment
- Part 1: Layout and design: Cover
- Part 2: Fonts
- Part 3: Formatting
- Module 4 Assessment
- Part 1: Offset printing
- Part 2: Using an imprintor self-publishing platform
- Module 5 Assessment
- Part 1: Getting your book into bookshops
- Part 2: Distributors and wholesalers
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Sales and Marketing
-
Part 1: Category, book description and keywords
- Part 2: Book trailers
- Part 3: Reviews
- Module 7 Assessment
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Courses For Success is a global course platform that started in 2008 with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses. As our courses are delivered online via the internet, we sell our courses worldwide.
Our courses span across many categories including Academic, Animal, Beauty, Business, Career, Counseling, Creative & Media, Health & Therapy, Hobbies & Trades, IT, Personal Development, Sports & Fitness.
Some of the companies we work with include Groupon, Living Social, CNN, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Reed UK, Stack Social and many more.
The Personal Success Training Program was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer! We have received thousands of reviews for this program, please see: Personal Success Training Program Reviews
No, anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to take this course.
No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are very comprehensive and can take up to 150 hours to complete.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 150 hours = 300 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 150 hours = 450 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 150 hours = 750 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 150 hours = 1500 hours
Yes, there is tutor support, you can correspond with tutors, so you can ask questions whenever you require.
The onetime fee includes all training materials, including online content, diagrams, videos if included, interactive instructions and quizzes, plus you will receive a certificate upon completion.
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
You will also receive a CPD Certificate, CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. Continuing Professional Development is important because it delivers benefits to the individual, their profession and the public. CPD ensures your capabilities keep pace with the current standards of others in the same field.
Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for more.
Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn new skills, you might even get a promotion.
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
Studying and completing this course will show employers that you have the knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in this area of expertise.
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
Courses are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the topics related to your training goals in one go.
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Amazon Pay for the USA. For payment plans, we offer Sezzle for USA & Canada, Afterpay for Australia & New Zealand. *For faster transaction Credit Card payments are preferred. Please purchase online via our website course product page or contact us at , to pay via bank transfer.
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Learn The Basics Of Self-Publishing
You’ve got a great idea for a book and you’ve started putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys) or you may have already finished it! How will you get it out into the world? You could hire a traditional publisher but you’ll lose creative control and royalties can be 7-25% per book sold (with 25% being on the incredibly generous end) or you can self-publish, keep total creative control and earn up to 70% of the royalties of each book. Tempted? Take this course and you’ll learn the skills needed in self-publishing your book – cover design and layout, proofing, publishing, distributing, and marketing.
The Successful Self-Publishing Course begins by guiding you through the basics of self-publishing. You’ll quickly get answers to the big questions, such as why you should self- publish and the benefits of doing so and, conversely, reasons self-publishing may not be for you. There are legal obligations you need to fulfil and to self-publish requires money, the course will talk you through what to expect in both these areas.
With your book written and your working title in place. This course will show you the process of finessing the details, large and small, to get your text ready for publication. You’ll learn the dos and don’ts of titling your book and what to include in your cover text, how to self-edit or hire and work with an editor, how to prepare your text for the layout process, and what the established conventions that you should use in book anatomy, are.
Formatting should be invisible, unnoticed by the reader, but done poorly and inconsistently and the smallest of errors will pull your readers from the story, ruining the content of your work. You’ll learn how to use layout to enable your content to flow – with proper use of book sizing, page layout, fonts, spacing and alignment of text. Formatting for eBooks is also covered.
We are taught the metaphor ‘never judge a book by its cover’ but when it comes to books – we do. When confronted by a wall or screen of book covers and all you have to go off, as a customer, is a title and a cover, you will find yourself quickly judging covers and titles – giving just seconds to each. From this course, you will learn the do’s and don’ts of book cover design, from colour theory, graphics and images to fonts, copy placement, formatting and reproduction, to ensure yours is the cover that stands out and the book that gets bought. Even if you intend to commission a designer to do the work for you this essential knowledge will give you everything you need to understand what is needed and to get the cover you want.
With your files ready and book complete you need to understand the process of printing the finished work. The Successful Self-Publishing Course walks you through production, including the different printing methods available and how to convert your book into an eBook. It also stresses the importance of proofreading, how to proofread, and the common conventions used by proofreaders, should you choose to hire one.
Where many self-publishers fail is through not fully understanding distribution, because it doesn’t matter how good your book is, if no one can buy it you’re not going to make any money and it’ll be back to the 9-5. This course provides the knowledge you need to successfully get your book into bookshops, work with distributors and wholesalers, and price your book effectively for both printed and eBook versions.
You’ve published a book – don’t forget to tell people about it! Though before you publish, you need to have a marketing plan in place that will fit the content of your book. You’ll learn how to make sure your book is accurately represented in online bookstores and how to use tools such as social media, YouTube trailers, paid-for advertising, and mailing lists to promote and sell your book. You’ll also discover how to carry your marketing efforts on after publishing and through to your second book.
Who would benefit from this course?
You’ve written, or are in the process of writing, a book and want to publish it yourself, rather than work rely on a publisher, what do you do? This course outlines all the tasks involved and the skills needed to succeed in self-publishing a book.
If you’re intending on becoming a publisher yourself, the Successful Self-Publishing Course provides a comprehensive overview of the entire process – giving you a great foundational knowledge to build upon with further, degree-level education.
Course Fast Facts:
- Learn the fundamentals of Successful Self-Publishing
- Comprehensive 7 module Accredited Certificate in Successful Self-Publishing Online Course
- Study along with simple instructions & demonstrations
- Written and developed by leading Publishing experts
- Receive one-on-one online help & support
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Certificate of completion awarded with passing score for the online assessment
- Study at your own pace with no rigid class timetables, 24/7 from any computer or smart device
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon completion of your course assessment, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certificate of completion.
Module 1 – Basics of Self-Publishing
- Introduction
- Part 1: Why self-publish?
- Part 2: Advantages of self-publishing
- Part 3: Why it might be a bad idea to self-publish
- Part 4: Legal considerations
- Part 5: Budget
- Module 1 Assessment
- Part 1: Title
- Part 2: Editing
- Part 3: Spelling and grammar
- Part 4: Beta readers
- Part 5: Preparing the text for layout
- Part 6: Parts of a book
- Module 2 Assessment
- Part 1: Size and Pagination
- Part 2: Interior layout
- Part 3: Fonts
- Part 4: Leading
- Part 5: Ebook formatting
- Module 3 Assessment
- Part 1: Layout and design: Cover
- Part 2: Fonts
- Part 3: Formatting
- Module 4 Assessment
- Part 1: Offset printing
- Part 2: Using an imprintor self-publishing platform
- Module 5 Assessment
- Part 1: Getting your book into bookshops
- Part 2: Distributors and wholesalers
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Sales and Marketing
-
Part 1: Category, book description and keywords
- Part 2: Book trailers
- Part 3: Reviews
- Module 7 Assessment
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Courses For Success is a global course platform that started in 2008 with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses. As our courses are delivered online via the internet, we sell our courses worldwide.
Our courses span across many categories including Academic, Animal, Beauty, Business, Career, Counseling, Creative & Media, Health & Therapy, Hobbies & Trades, IT, Personal Development, Sports & Fitness.
Some of the companies we work with include Groupon, Living Social, CNN, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Reed UK, Stack Social and many more.
The Personal Success Training Program was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer! We have received thousands of reviews for this program, please see: Personal Success Training Program Reviews
No, anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to take this course.
No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are very comprehensive and can take up to 150 hours to complete.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 150 hours = 300 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 150 hours = 450 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 150 hours = 750 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 150 hours = 1500 hours
Yes, there is tutor support, you can correspond with tutors, so you can ask questions whenever you require.
The onetime fee includes all training materials, including online content, diagrams, videos if included, interactive instructions and quizzes, plus you will receive a certificate upon completion.
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
You will also receive a CPD Certificate, CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. Continuing Professional Development is important because it delivers benefits to the individual, their profession and the public. CPD ensures your capabilities keep pace with the current standards of others in the same field.
Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for more.
Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn new skills, you might even get a promotion.
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
Studying and completing this course will show employers that you have the knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in this area of expertise.
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
Courses are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the topics related to your training goals in one go.
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Amazon Pay for the USA. For payment plans, we offer Sezzle for USA & Canada, Afterpay for Australia & New Zealand. *For faster transaction Credit Card payments are preferred. Please purchase online via our website course product page or contact us at , to pay via bank transfer.
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| Access: | Lifetime |
| Tutor Support: | Yes |
| Time: | Study at Your Own Pace |
| Duration: | 150 Hours |
| Assessments: | Yes |
| Qualification: | Certificate |
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