Stop getting burned by misinformation!
Learn what you really need to know about self-publishing your book.
Avoid legal, financial, and other pitfalls.
Take our courses designed with the first-time author in mind.
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These courses are perfect for first-time authors, entrepreneurs, coaches,
or anyone who has a story or expertise to share with the world.
Learn the exact steps to self-publish like a pro with my easy-to-follow recorded courses.
Avoid costly mistakes, save time, and finally hold your book in your hands.
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Step-by-Step Guidance – From writing to publishing, everything is explained clearly.
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Avoid Pitfalls – Learn areas that stop most new authors and how to overcome them.
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Lifetime Access – Rewatch lessons anytime at your own pace.
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Proven Strategies – Publishing insights from real industry experience.
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Confidence to Publish – No more second-guessing what comes next.
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Your book deserves to be published the right way.
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Start today!
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Enroll in the recorded self-publishing course series
and take the guesswork out of your journey!
COURSE LIST
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​​The basics of self-publishing​
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​​How to legally find free images for your book's interior and cover
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​​How to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
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How to avoid writer's block and what to do if you already have it
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Children's books - The basics
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All courses can be taken individually and do not require prior courses. Registration is required.
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COMING SOON
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Children's books - How to speak your illustrator’s language
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Children's books - Determining your audience
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Children's books - Pricing and placement
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How to use social media and AI to promote your book
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What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
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How to create a timeline for book publishing, launches, events, and more
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Why getting your book into the library is a good move
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How the size of your book can impact your sales
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How to maintain ownership of your book (ISBN, copyright, content, other rights, and royalties)
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​How to price, market, and pre-sell your book before it's published
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All courses $150
Additional resources will be provided.
Courses are non-refundable.
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Finally!
A class that helps you create your book from start to finish and prep it for publishing!
What You'll Receive:
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A downloadable, self-paced course
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Printable templates to create a physical mockup of your book
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Simple terms and definitions to increase your understanding
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Step-by-step instructions to create each page of your book
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Guides to help you avoid common setbacks
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​Exercises to increase and assess your knowledge​ and understanding
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Resources to guide you through the process of creating your book
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An easy-to-follow course that's great for visual learners
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By the end of this course, you will have the tools necessary to work with an editor, illustrator, formatter, and publisher!
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This course is non-refundable. Payment details on any bank accounts or payment methods must match registration details to gain access to the course. If a business, the individual requesting access must be listed as an account holder or authorized signer on the chosen account or be able to demonstrate being authorized by the business. Tax deductions may apply for the purchase of this course. Verify with your tax advisor.
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The course materials are the sole property of TJS Publishing House. Sharing, recording, selling, distributing, loaning, giving access to, or in any other way providing access to the course or the materials in the course without the explicit written permission of TJS Publishing House is deemed as theft of intellectual property and legal action should be expected.
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Past Courses
FEBRUARY 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025, 6-7 pm EST - How to maintain ownership of your book (ISBN, copyright, content, other rights, and royalties)
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MARCH 2025
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Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10-11 am EST - How to calculate and keep 100% of your royalties
Friday, March 7, 2025, 6-7 pm EST - How marketing can create a plan for low-to-no-cost self-publishing
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10-11 am EST - What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps​​
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Friday, March 14, 2025, 6-7 pm EST - Distribution options: Local? International? Both? What’s best for you and your book?
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Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10-11 am EST - How poor editing and cover design will keep people from opening your book
Friday, March 21, 2025, 6-7 pm EST - Why quality is key for your book’s interior layout and cover design
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10-11 am EST - What’s illegal and could get you sued (images, fonts, text, lyrics, and more)
Friday, March 28, 2025, 6 pm EST - How to speak your illustrator’s language and get what you want quickly and without overpaying
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Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10 am EST - What to ask when interviewing a self-publishing team
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APRIL 2025
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Friday, April 25, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - How to LEGALLY find free images for your book
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Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - The basics of book publishing
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MAY 2025
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Friday, May 2, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - How to avoid writer's block and what to do if you already have it
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Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Making connections to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
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Friday, May 9, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - How to create a timeline for publishing, events, and more
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Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Children's books-the basics
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Friday, May 16, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - Children's books-determining your audience
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Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Children's books-illustration and how to get the best illustrations
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Friday, May 23, 2025, 6-7 PM EST- Children's books-pricing and placement
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Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Why getting your book in the library is a good move
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Friday, May 30, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - DIY distribution-Is it best for you?
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Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - How to use social media and AI to promote your book
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JUNE 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How marketing can create a plan for low-to-no-cost self-publishing
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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to calculate and keep 100% of your royalties
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Distribution options: Local? International? Both? What’s best for you and your book?
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Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
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Friday, June 20, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Why quality is key for your book’s interior layout and cover design
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Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How poor editing and cover design will keep people from opening your book
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Friday, June 27, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to speak your illustrator’s language and get what you want quickly and without overpaying
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Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What’s illegal and could get you sued (images, fonts, text, lyrics, and more)
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Friday, June 29, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What to ask when interviewing a self-publishing team
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JULY 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How the size of your book can impact your sales
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Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Maintain ownership of your book (ISBN, copyright, content, other rights, and royalties)
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Friday, July 18, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
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Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to price, market, and pre-sell your book before it's published
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Friday, July 25, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – The basics of self-publishing
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Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to legally find free images for your book
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AUGUST 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Making connections to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
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Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to avoid writer's block and what to do if you already have it
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Friday, August 8, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - The basics
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Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to create a timeline for book publishing, launches, events, and more
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Friday, August 15, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - How to speak your illustrator’s language
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​​Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - Determining your audience
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Friday, August 29, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Why getting your book in the library is a good move
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Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - Pricing and placement
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to use social media and AI to promote your book
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Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – DIY distribution - Is it best for you?