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How to Publish Your Book

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This course explains how to pursue traditional or self-publishing, covering genre and market research, query letters, book proposals, submissions, contracts, publisher relationships, marketing, and author platform development.

Syllabus

  • Today's Book Publishing Landscape
  • Defining Your Fiction Genre
  • Categorizing Your Nonfiction Book
  • Researching Writers' Markets
  • What to Expect from a Literary Agent
  • Writing Your Query Letter
  • Writing Your Novel or Memoir Synopsis
  • The Importance of Author Platform
  • Researching & Planning Your Book Proposal
  • Writing an Effective Book Proposal
  • Submissions & Publishing Etiquette
  • Networking: From Writers' Conferences to Courses
  • Pitching Your Book
  • Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls
  • Hiring a Professional Editor
  • How Writers Handle Rejection
  • Overcoming Obstacles to Writing
  • The Book Publishing Contract
  • Working Effectively With Your Publisher
  • Becoming a Bestselling Author
  • Career Marketing Strategies for Writers
  • The Self-Publishing Path: When & How
  • Principles of Self-Publishing Success
  • Beyond the Book: Sharing Ideas in the Digital Age

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