Course List
When you sign up for one of our programs, you get everything you need to move forward with your book.
We believe that the best way to learn something new is by practicing on a real project. That's why you won't find contrived, academic exercises in our courses. Instead, our courses you practical, step-by-step, hands-on guidance and help you make forward progress on what you actually need to get done: your book.
The courses are carefully constructed to take you seamlessly from one step in the book writing and publishing process to the next.
This page is the "Master Catalog" and lists all of the courses available in our various programs. Click the "Read More" link to get more details about a specific course.
Visit the SelfPubU home page for links to the program description pages.
1. Write from the Start: How to Turn Your Book Idea Into a Marketable Book |
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Flesh out your book idea into a plan for a marketable book. In this course, you map out your goals, so you can move forward with a well-formed plan for your book project. |
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2. Get Your Words Out: How to Create a Strategic Writing Plan and (Really!) Finish Your Book |
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Once you have figured out what to write, this course helps you work through your writing issues and gain a clear picture of the book, so you can move forward. |
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3. Organize With Ease: How to Create an Outline for Your Nonfiction Book |
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An outline is like a roadmap for your book. In this course, you learn how to create a workable outline, so writing the book simply becomes a matter of filling in the blanks. |
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4. Craft Magical Titles: How to Come Up with a Marketable Title for Your Book |
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Choosing the right title is vital to the success of your book. In this course, you learn tips and techniques for coming up with a marketable title for your nonfiction book. |
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5. Polish the Prose: How to Find and Select an Editor for Your Book |
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Every book needs an editor. (Yours does too!) In this course, you learn why editing is essential and how to select the best person for the job. |
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6. Master the Numbers: How to Get an ISBN for Your Book |
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Every book or e-book that gets commercial distribution or that is sold in retail outlets absolutely must have an ISBN. In this course, you learn how to get ISBNs and use them correctly. |
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7. Get it Printed: How to Select the Right Printer for Your Book |
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No matter how good a printer is, they may not be the right company to print your book. This course demystifies printing jargon to help you determine the right printer for your book project, depending on your budget and the goals you have set for your book. |
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8. Create a Professional Interior: How to Lay Out Your Book |
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Whether you opt to lay out a book yourself or work with a designer, you should know the basic principles of good book design. In this course, you learn the elements you need to include in your layout to make your book look professional. |
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9. Design a Cover That Sells: How to Work With a Designer to Create a Compelling Book Cover |
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The cover of your book is vital to your marketing. If you want your book to impress people, the cover needs to be outstanding. In this course, learn tips for designing a cover that gets noticed and appeals to your specific audience. |
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10. Add Copywriting Pizzazz: How to Write Great Back Cover Copy that Sells Your Book |
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The back cover of your book is prime marketing real estate and you have only a few seconds to capture someone's attention. In this course, you learn how to craft the right words and design elements to work in this small, but important space. |
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As you can see, these are comprehensive courses. Writing a book is not a "get rich quick" scheme. We've laid out the courses so you can take your time going through the worksheets, asking questions, and (most importantly) writing your book.