What you'll learn :

• You'll be able to make an informed decision regarding which publishing path to take for your next project.
• I'll help you determine your manuscript's category, genre, and designation, i.e. a New Adult romantic suspense novel v. a YA fantasy novella.
• You'll be able to write query letters and enter pitch/250 contests with confidence.
• I'm going to show you the ropes and give you insider information on authorial netiquette—in other words, I'm going to help you avoid ticking off prospective readers, reviewers, and fellow authors.
• Speaking of which, I'm also going to give you a heads-up on things you might need to brace yourself for, i.e. trolls, pirates, taxes, etc.
• You'll gain the knowhow to avoid gimmicks and shortcuts that can really hurt your career in the long term.
• For those of you who are interested in self-publishing, I'm going to give you my personal step-by-step process and time frame.
• To complement that, I'm going to show you how to either outsource or DIY most of the necessary components, i.e. graphic design, editing, formatting, etc.
• Then I'll point out some traditional methods you can tweak to market your books (and your brand) in our ever-changing industry.
• You'll learn where and how to find a community, because you will need one. Believe me.
• Finally, you'll learn how to treat your writing career as a small business—equipping you with the right mindset to succeed!

Requirements

• This course is most helpful to those with a finished manuscript, but it's not mandatory—just know that writing craft will not be covered.