Amazon Kindle Publishing Masterclass - Self-publish an eBook

Master Self-Publishing on Amazon Kindle: The Complete Guide

The Amazon Kindle Publishing Masterclass is your comprehensive resource for self-publishing an eBook and building a sustainable writing career. This 8-hour course, continuously updated (last updated November 9th, 2017), breaks down the entire process into 17 essential modules – the "17 'ings' of Self-publishing." Whether you dream of writing and publishing your first book or building a part-time income from your writing, this masterclass provides the knowledge and strategies you need to succeed.

1. Is Self-Publishing Right for You? (Questioning Your Book Idea)

This module helps you determine if self-publishing a book is the right path for you. We'll explore crucial questions like:

• Why do you want to self-publish?
• What type of books will you write?
• How will you approach the writing process?
• Are you committed to a long-term writing career?
• Can you envision writing a series of books? (Literary & Commercial Factors)

2. Planning Your Book Writing Journey

Learn to create a solid plan for your writing project using tools like Workflowy. This module covers:

• The importance of planning for increased productivity.
• Using Workflowy for strategic planning.
• Balancing part-time and full-time writing.
• The power of daily writing habits.
• Creating a daily writing schedule with Workflowy.

3. Building Your Author Platform

Establish a strong online presence and connect directly with your readers – your author platform. We'll cover:

• Building your author brand.
• Creating a professional author website.
• Growing your mailing list.

4. Researching Your Book's Market

Ensure your book idea has commercial potential. This module focuses on:

• Identifying bestselling books in your niche.
• Researching categories and sub-categories.
• Analyzing factors that contribute to a bestseller.
• Studying successful authors in your genre.
• Finding profitable keyword phrases for your book.

5. Mastering the Writing Process

From initial idea to first draft, this module guides you through the writing process. Discover:

• Effective writing techniques.
• The importance of writing quickly.
• Strategies to boost your writing speed.
• The power of Scrivener for self-published authors.
• Researching characters and settings within Scrivener.
• Outlining – Pantser vs. Plotter.
• Crafting a compelling elevator pitch.
• Mapping out scenes and chapters.
• Distraction-free writing in Scrivener.
• Setting and achieving writing targets.
• Utilizing Project Statistics and Write or Die 2 in Scrivener.
• Understanding that the first draft doesn't need to be perfect.

6. Polishing Your Manuscript: Refining Your First Draft

Learn how to effectively rewrite and refine your first draft. This module covers:

• Essential writing rules.
• Key elements of a compelling story.

7. Editing Your Book for Publication

Understand the different types of editing needed before publishing and learn how to approach the process, even on a budget. You'll learn about:

• The importance of editing.
• Self-editing techniques.
• Substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
• What to do if you can't afford a professional editor.

8. Illustrating Your Book: Images & Covers

Discover how to source and edit images for your book, and create a captivating cover. We'll explore:

• Sourcing images for your books.
• Image manipulation and editing.
• Cover design alternatives.

9. Formatting Your eBook for Optimal Readability

Quickly and easily format your eBook for various devices. Learn about:

• Different eBook format types.
• Manual formatting techniques.
• Using Scrivener's compile feature for formatting.
• Vellum for professional eBook formatting.
• Validating eBooks for compatibility.

10. Crafting Compelling Copywriting

Learn to write effective copy for all aspects of your book. Cover:

• Writing a captivating book title.
• Crafting a compelling book subtitle.