Self-Publishing Made Simple: Jump Start - Children's Book
Self-Publishing Made Simple - August 2020
This course is for the 12-Week Self-Publishing Made Simple Author Workgroup that started on Aug 18, 2020.
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Introduction to Self-Publishing Made Simple
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10 Biggest Mistakes Made by Self-Published Authors
FREE PREVIEW
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7 Warning Signs Your Publishing Project is in Trouble & 5 Tips for a Successful Project
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Overview of the Self-Publishing Process
FREE PREVIEW
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Get the Best Keywords for Your Amazon Listing & Ads
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2
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A Note from Your Instructor (April Cox)
FREE PREVIEW
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Using this Course
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How to Create a Successful Children's Picture Book
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-> A Few Quick Questions
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3
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Overview: Goal-Setting & Strategy
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Overview: Planning for a Quality Book
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Overview: Create & Publish Your Book
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Overview: Post-Launch Activities (Plus a Word from Authors Just Like You!)
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Assignment: Week 1 Discussion
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Week 1 Meeting (8/18/20) - Replay. Introductions & Setting Expectations
FREE PREVIEW
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Week 1 Drop In (8/20/20) - Replay
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A Message from April - Hang in There!
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Download: Self-Publishing Activities / Cheat Sheet
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4
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How Much Will it Cost to Publish Your Book? Budget Walk-Through
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Build Your Dream Team
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Downloads: List of Editors & Illustrators
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Assignment: Fill Out Your Own Budget (Download the Template Here Too)
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Need Help with Funding? An Intro to Crowd-Funding with Lisa Ferland
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REPLAY - Week 2 Drop-In Hours 08/27/2020
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REPLAY - Week 2 Meeting with April Cox (08/25/2020)
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5
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Tips from Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Editor, Bobbie Hinman
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Create a Book Mockup (aka Book Dummy)
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Check-In: How are you doing?
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Assignment: Update & Submit Your Manuscript for a Professional Edit
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Milestone #1: Final Edit Complete
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Assignment: File Your Copyright: Step by Step
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Replay: Secrets to Writing a GREAT Children's Book (9/01/2020)
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6
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Marketing Message from April
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Assignment: Create Your Avatar
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Marketing Part #1: Background / Research
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Marketing Part #2 - Your Goals
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Marketing Part #3 - Building an Email List
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Marketing Part 4: The Press Kit (aka Media Kit)
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Marketing Part #5: From Brainstorming to an Action Plan
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Marketing Part #6: Your Author Page
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Assignment (Start Your Marketing Plan) Marketing Plan (& Template Download)
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Replay of Week 4: Tue, 09/08/2020
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Replay of Week 4: Thu, 09/10/2020
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BONUS Content / Download - List of Influencers for Your Outreach
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7
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The Author/Illustrator Contract & Illustration Process
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Finding an Illustrator You Will Love to Help Bring Your Vision to Life
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Take Months Off the Illustration Process & Work with Your Budget
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Downloads: Author / Illustrator NDA & Work for Hire Contract Template
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Assignment: Get Illustrator Samples
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Replay: 9/17/20 Author Hangout with Ashly Curren & Stacy Bauer
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8
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Purchase Your ISBNs
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Audio / Video for Your Marketing with Amy Weaver (Wekom)
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Create Media Attention for You / Your Book (with Lyda Mclellan)
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Assignment: Create Your Press Kit (See Samples from Others Included)
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Get Your LCCN and CIP
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Milestone #2: Marketing Plan Draft
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Other Pages (Title Page, Copyright, Dedication, etc.)
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Replay: 09/22/2020
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Replay 09/24/20 Drop-in-Hours
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Grit Required to Get Through the Publishing Journey
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9
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Why You Need a Graphic Designer
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How to Create a Simple Author Web Site
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BONUS Content: What a Difference Graphic Design Makes (Clay Anderson)
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Create a Simple Wix WebSite
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REPLAY: 9/29/2020 (Laurie Wright: Pitching to Influencers)
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REPLAY: 10/1/2020 (Drop-in Session) with April Cox
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10
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List of Printer and Printer Quotes
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Options for Publishing & Printing (10/6)
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Replay: Oct 8 am session: Dave Chesson
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Oct 8: Replay / Drop-In (Topic: Self-Care)
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Replay: 8/13 - Email Marketing
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Replay Oct 15: Drop-In Session
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11
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Amazon KDP Setup
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Getting the Coveted Amazon Best Seller Badge (Selecting GREAT Categories)
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Make Your Amazon Descriptions Look GREAT (Including HTML formatting)
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Writing Great Copy (Amazon Listing, Bio, Book Blurbs)
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Oct 20 Replay: Intro to Amazon Ads
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12
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Set Up FREE Days (KDP Select) & Use of Promo Sites
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13
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Next Steps -> Don't Stop Now!
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Course Evaluation
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Recommended Resources
Hello Self-Publishing Made Simple - August 2020. Welcome to Self-Publishing Made Simple 12 Week Author Workgroup!