$125

for 5 classes
Class

From Manuscript to Published Book: How to Publish Your Book on Amazon

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
In this five week class come learn the ins and outs of self-publishing your e-book or paperback book on Amazon.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(452 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
4-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Publishing a book is now within every author’s reach. Today’s “print on demand” allows authors to publish their books and make them available to the public at no cost. This is a fantastic opportunity for authors to share their work with the world. It’s also an opportunity to embarrass yourself by putting something out there that’s less than professional. This class will give you the information and tools you need to take advantage of the good while avoiding the bad.

Classes will involve lecture, demonstration, and class discussion.

Unit 1: We will discuss the history of publishing, the elements and language of publishing, and how this history affects publishing on demand. 
Unit 2: Manuscript preparation. While each part of the publishing process is important, manuscript preparation is critical. We will look at manuscript examples and discuss the various stages of editing, what makes a good editor, and how to find good editors.
Unit 3: Formatting your manuscript. We will discuss the rules and tools for making a manuscript look good for e-book and paperback. This used to be the realm of professional typesetters. It’s now in the reach of authors if they take care.
Unit 4: The Cover. Unfortunately a book is judged by its cover. In this unit we will explore what makes an effective cover. We will look at available tools to make a cover. We will discuss how to find professionals to help.
Unit 5: Publication and Marketing. Books don’t sell themselves. In this unit we will talk about bringing your book to the market, as well as marketing opportunities.

Learning Goals

Students will learn key history of publication and the elements of publish an e-book or paperback book on Amazon.

Other Details

Supply List
No outside materials are necessary for this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be referring at times to the Kindle Direct Publishing Website.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
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Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have self-published three novels and a memoir through Amazon system (now Kindle Direct Publishing). I am currently going through the process again for my fourth novel.

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