How to Self Publish Your Book – Joel Pitney
Publishing your own book is easier than ever. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. We’ll teach you the unique formula we use to professionally self publish books with our clients every day.
Self Publishing is Confusing
If you’re considering our course, you’ve probably done some research about self publishing and found that it’s confusing!
There’s conflicting information out there about how to go about the process, and a lot of it is simply wrong. This course is designed to help you cut through all the confusion and create a beautiful, professional-looking book that won’t look self published… and save you time and money in the process.
This Course Will Help You:
We’ll help you get crystal clear on your goal(s) for publishing so you can use it to guide the many decisions you’ll encounter in self publishing your book.
It can be extremely confusing to figure out self publishing and all the intricate details that go into bringing a book into the world. We’ve simplified the process for you.
With insider tips on where and how to hire the right people to design and format your book, you won’t make the same mistakes we did when first starting out.
We have a decade of experience working with hundreds of authors to publish and promote their books. We show you every step we take and every trick we’ve learned in publishing.
Publishing your first book is the first and most rewarding part of your author journey, but it’s only the beginning. We help you do it right to set you up for future success.
How to Not Look Self Published
The short answer? Don’t cut corners. This course is based on a decade of experience in the industry, working with hundreds of authors to publish and promote their books. We show you every step we take and every trick we’ve learned, including what not to do. We explain exactly how we arrived at our unique self publishing formula and then help you put your book through the same process, step by proven step.
What You’ll Get
Step-by-step guidance to go from finished manuscript to published book
Whether we’re explaining the various book formats, sharing exactly which publishing platforms we use, or teaching you how to set up an account, we give you step-by-step instruction to make the process as simple as possible.
A decade of experience boiled down to our proven self publishing formula
We’ve learned a few things over the years, including what not to do. We explain exactly how we arrived at our unique self publishing formula and then help you put your book through the same process.
A transparent, honest, anti-hype approach to self publishing
We won’t make promises we can’t keep, and this course isn’t about becoming a bestseller. It’s about publishing your book and making it look as professional as possible, in as much time as it takes (typically 4-6 months).
Access to our online community
Once you enroll, you’ll be invited to our private Facebook group where you can access our team directly to get help with any self publishing related questions.
Zero affiliate links
None of the platforms or organizations that we recommend in the course are paying us to promote them. We’re doing so simply because they’re the best, and we use them, too.
Lifetime access
Your one-time fee gives you lifetime access so you can go at your own pace, and/or revisit the course when you’re ready to publish your next book. Plus, you’ll automatically gain access to any changes and updates we implement to keep up with the industry over time.
What You’ll Learn
- In 11 modules, we’ll cover everything from the importance of goal setting, to an overview of the publishing industry, to our specific self publishing formula and step-by-step instructions for how to replicate it.
- We’ve included video tutorials, ebooks, worksheets, fillable forms, email templates, and more to ensure you have all the information at your fingertips.
- Plus, once you enroll, you’ll be invited to our private community where you’ll have access to both your peers and your instructor to get any additional help you might need to go from manuscript to published book, all without the confusion.
Module 1: To Self Publish or Not to Self Publish?
- Which Publishing Path is Right for You? (2:53)
- Defining Your Author Goals (5:55)
- Why You Should Publish Traditionally (11:54)
- Why You Should Self Publish (7:50)
- Is Hybrid Publishing the Best of Both Worlds? (9:30)
- Decision Time (2:25)
Module 2: Self Publishing Formats
- Intro to Self Publishing (4:16)
- What is Print on Demand Publishing? (4:26)
- Do You Need an Ebook? (2:47)
- Do You Need an Audiobook? (3:05)
- Why Not to Do a Hardcover (2:58)
Module 3: Our Self Publishing Formula
- Deciding Which Distribution Platforms to Use (3:41)
- Our Proven Formula (3:54)
- Gossip: The War Between KDP and IngramSpark (6:23)
Module 4: The Self Publishing Formula
- Intro to Our Self Publishing Formula (2:31)
- Our Timeline Template Explained (4:44)
Module 5: Formatting the Interior of Your Book
- Intro to Interior Formatting (3:04)
- Finding a Formatter (3:41)
- Preparing Your Manuscript (6:44)
- Defining Your Style (10:34)
- Requesting a Sample (4:26)
Module 6: Cover Design 101
- Judging a Book by Its Cover (2:31)
- Finding a Good Cover Designer (5:26)
- Elements of Good Cover Design (8:43)
- Guiding Your Designer (7:51)
- Designing the Spine and Back Cover (4:20)
- Formatting Your Cover for Print (3:38)
Module 7: How to Record Your Own Audiobook
- Intro to Recording Your Audiobook (2:30)
- To Narrate Yourself or Hire a Pro? (4:28)
- How to Set Up an Account with ACX (6:05)
- Hiring a Narrator (If You’re NOT Narrating) (12:34)
- Setting Up a Home Studio on a Budget (7:05)
- Finding an Audio Editor (If You’re Narrating) (7:53)
- Pro Tips for Better Recording (9:31)
- Publishing Your Audiobook (5:58)
Module 8: Setting Up Your Publishing Accounts
- Intro to Setting Up Your Accounts (8:27)
- How to Set Up an Account with Amazon KDP (7:43)
- How to Set Up an Account with IngramSpark (6:31)
- Buying ISBNs (7:18)
- Registering Your Copyright (2:31)
Module 9: Self Publishing Economics
- Understanding Royalties (7:26)
- Pricing Your Book (4:42)
Module 10: Publishing Time!
- Intro to Setting Up Your Titles (1:44)
- Setting Up Your Titles on Amazon KDP (21:03)
- Setting Up Your Titles on IngramSpark (4:57)
- Printing Proofs (15:24)
- A Word About Metadata (3:39)
- Timing Your Launch (3:31)
- Optimizing Your Book on Amazon (8:59)
Module 11: Congrats!
- Congratulations! You’re Published (4:18)
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