COURSES
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NOW AVAILABLE
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The Basics of Self-Publishing (IN PERSON AND RECORDED)
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Children's Books - The Basics (RECORDED)
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Create a Mockup of Your Own Children's Book (IN-PERSON)
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How to Avoid Writer's Block and What to Do if You Already Have It (RECORDED)
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Making Connections to Sell Your Book Locally and Internationally (RECORDED)
All courses can be taken individually and do not require prior courses. Registration is required.
All courses are $199
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.
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.
Your book deserves to be published the right way.
Start today!
Enroll in the recorded self-publishing course series
and take the guesswork out of your journey!
All courses are $199
Additional resources will be provided.
Courses are non-refundable.
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 local connections 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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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
By the end of this course, you will have the tools necessary to work with an editor, illustrator, formatter, and publisher!
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.
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.
Past Courses
SEPTEMBER 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How to use social media and local connections to promote your book
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – DIY distribution - Is it best for you?
AUGUST 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Making connections to sell your book locally and internationally without a distributor
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to avoid writer's block and what to do if you already have it
Friday, August 8, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - The basics
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to create a timeline for book publishing, launches, events, and more
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Children's books - How to speak your illustrator’s language
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - Determining your audience
Friday, August 29, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – Why getting your book in the library is a good move
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Children's books - Pricing and placement
JULY 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – How the size of your book can impact your sales
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – Maintain ownership of your book (ISBN, copyright, content, other rights, and royalties)
Friday, July 18, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – What the publishing process is and what happens if you skip steps
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to price, market, and pre-sell your book before it's published
Friday, July 25, 2025, 6-7 PM EST – The basics of self-publishing
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10-11 AM EST – How to legally find free images for 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
MAY 2025
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 local connections to promote your book
APRIL 2025
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
MARCH 2025
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
Friday, March 14, 2025, 6-7 pm EST - Distribution options: Local? International? Both? What’s best for you and your book?
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
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10 am EST - What to ask when interviewing a self-publishing team