Publish with Confidence
Learn the ropes of the book industry in an informative, conversational setting.
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You've been sitting on your manuscript for
a while now, overwhelmed by the research you've put into getting it
published—and hey, that's perfectly normal. The Internet is bursting
with so-called expert opinions, riddled with industry jargon and
outdated promises. Oh, and of course, they all contradict each other.
So, where should you start? What lies ahead?
Now, imagine you have a friend in the book industry—an
award-winning author, who happens to have a marketing background and
owns a graphic design company. Wouldn't it help to sit down with her and
ask anything you wanted? She would break down the process in plain, conversational language and do her best to prepare you for a career as an author.
That's basically how this course is run.
Using my own experiences and those of fellow authors, I'm going to walk you through everything from choosing a publishing path (traditional v. independent) to navigating social minefields (like dealing with reviewers)—which is why experienced authors can benefit from the course, too.
Everyone has a weak spot (or two). I can't tell you how many questions I've fielded from other authors about marketing alone, and you know what? I ask them questions, too! That's the key to survival in this industry. You can't stop learning and adapting. Ever.
So, with that in mind, let's take a look at our course highlights:
- A mix of formats keep the material entertaining, i.e. animated video presentations, screencasts, worksheets, etc.
- I don't hold back. If I think something will be potentially harmful to your career, I'm going to tell you—even if it's popular right now.
I don't know about you, but I'm excited. Are you ready to get started?
Your Instructor
Carrie Butler is an award-winning author, the owner of Forward Authority, and a co-founder of NextLit.com—not to mention an inbound-certified marketer with a penchant for superhero socks and Firefly. Time away from her desk is spent playing with her rescue pup, yelling at the TV during hockey season, and indulging in target-based recreation. Otherwise, you’re likely to find her glued to her chair, discovering new ways to share her daydreams...
Her Mark of Nexus series has appeared on Amazon bestselling, top-rated, and hot new release lists in various genres. It has also been mentioned in publications like USA Today and Writing New Adult Fiction—a how-to from Writer’s Digest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements?
- This course is most helpful to those with a finished manuscript, but it's not mandatory—just know that writing craft will not be covered.
What am I going to get from this course?
- Over 19 lectures and 2 hours of content!
- You'll be able to make an informed decision regarding which publishing path to take for your next project.
- I'll help you determine your manuscript's category, genre, and designation, i.e. a New Adult romantic suspense novel v. a YA fantasy novella.
- You'll be able to write query letters and enter pitch/250 contests with confidence.
- I'm going to show you the ropes and give you insider information on authorial netiquette—in other words, I'm going to help you avoid ticking off prospective readers, reviewers, and fellow authors.
- Speaking of which, I'm also going to give you a heads-up on things you might need to brace yourself for, i.e. trolls, pirates, taxes, etc.
- You'll gain the knowhow to avoid gimmicks and shortcuts that can really hurt your career in the long term.
- For those of you who are interested in self-publishing, I'm going to give you my personal step-by-step process and time frame.
- To complement that, I'm going to show you how to either outsource or DIY most of the necessary components, i.e. graphic design, editing, formatting, etc.
- Then I'll point out some traditional methods you can tweak to market your books (and your brand) in our ever-changing industry.
- You'll learn where and how to find a community, because you will need one. Believe me.
- Finally, you'll learn how to treat your writing career as a small business—equipping you with the right mindset to succeed!