COURSES
LIVE COURSES
Stop getting burned by misinformation!
Live Q&A with an experienced publisher is included in each course.
Learn what you really need to know about self-publishing your book.
Avoid legal, financial, and other pitfalls.
Upcoming courses:
COURSE SCHEDULE
All courses can be taken individually and do not require prior courses. Registration is required.
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JULY 2025
Saturday, July 11, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Why the dimensions of your book are important for your sales
Friday, July 12, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Maintain ownership of your book’s content, ISBN, copyright, royalties, and other rights
Saturday, July 18, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
Friday, July 19, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to price, market, and pre-sell your book before it's published
Saturday, July 25, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – The basics of book publishing
Friday, July 26, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to LEGALLY find free images for your book.
AUGUST 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Making connections to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to avoid writer's block and what to do if you already have it
Friday, August 8, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - The basics
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to create a timeline for publishing, events, and more.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - Illustration and how to get the best illustrations
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - Determining your audience
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Why getting your book in the library is a good move
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - Pricing and placement
SEPTEMBER 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to use social media and AI to promote your book
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – DIY distribution - Is it best for you?
All courses $150
All courses are held live via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
Participants should plan to take notes.
Recordings may be provided but are not guaranteed.
Additional resources will be provided
Courses are non-refundable.
Past Courses
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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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.
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
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Making connections to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - How to create a timeline for publishing, events, and more.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Children's books-the basics
Friday, May 16, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - Children's books-determining your audience
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Children's books-illustration and how to get the best illustrations
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6-7 PM EST- Children's books-pricing and placement
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - Why getting your book in the library is a good move
Friday, May 30, 2025, 6-7 PM EST - DIY distribution-is it best for you?
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10-11 AM EST - How to use social media and AI to promote your book
JUNE 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How marketing can create a plan for low-to-no-cost self-publishing
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to calculate and keep 100% of your royalties
Friday, June 13, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Distribution options: Local? International? Both? What’s best for you and your book?
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
Friday, June 20, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Why quality is key for your book’s interior layout and cover design
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How poor editing and cover design will keep people from opening your book
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to speak your illustrator’s language and get what you want quickly and without overpaying
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What’s illegal and could get you sued, images, fonts, text, lyrics, and more)
Friday, June 29, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – What to ask when interviewing a self-publishing team
SELF-PACED COURSES
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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