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Self-Publishing Academy
1.1: Self Publishing Starters [Writing Non-Fiction]
[Webinar Replay] Self-Publishing Fast Start (61:02)
Recommended Self-Publishing Pathway
Why Write A Non-Fiction Book? (2:44)
Why Non-Fiction Is Easier To Sell Than Fiction (2:41)
Non-Fiction: What Do You Know? (4:39)
Non-Fiction: Who Do You Know? (3:24)
Non-Fiction: Ezine Articles Inspiration (3:55)
Non-Fiction: Create An Index And Sub-Headings (4:36)
Non-Fiction: MindMeister (3:29)
Non-Fiction: FreeMind (1:54)
1.2: Self Publishing Starters [Writing Fiction]
Fiction: Pantser Or Planner? (4:35)
Fiction: Novel Factory (33:22)
Fiction: Characters (4:51)
Fiction: Settings (4:16)
Fiction: Plot Points (5:21)
1.3: Self Publishing Starters [Doing The Writing]
Writing: Butt In Chair (1:43)
Microsoft Word (5:08)
OpenOffice (4:36)
Google Drive (5:27)
Fast Pencil (4:42)
Hemingway (3:16)
Scrivener Part 1 (5:13)
Scrivener Part 2 (5:26)
Scrivener Part 3 (5:23)
Dragon Dictation (3:34)
Google Drive Dictation (4:06)
Recording Interviews (3:12)
Transcription Services (4:03)
Ghost Writers Part 1 (4:28)
Ghost Writers Part 2 (2:08)
[Webinar Replay] How To Create More Writing Time And Increase Your Productivity (73:55)
2.1: Essential Writing Tasks [Writing Time Management]
Quarterly & Weekly Planning (7:33)
Pomodoro Technique (3:13)
Brian Tracy (3:07)
FocalFilter (2:49)
RescueTime (6:12)
Writing Calendar (2:18)
2.2: Essential Writing Tasks [Creating Book Covers]
The Importance Of Covers (5:33)
Book Cover Sizes (5:23)
Fiverr (5:36)
Ready Made Cover Kits (6:14)
Using Facebook Groups (3:02)
Pre-Made Covers (4:11)
Killer Covers (2:46)
99Designs (7:50)
Individual Designers (5:47)
My eCover Maker (7:46)
Canva (6:19)
Pixlr Editor (3:22)
2.3: Essential Writing Tasks [EPUB, Mobi & pdf files[
e-Reader File Types 1 (3:19)
e-Reader File Types 2 (2:20)
Why You Need To Know About File Types (2:59)
Jutoh (4:32)
Calibre (4:47)
EPUB Converter (4:02)
Adobe Digital Editions (4:00)
Zamzar (3:12)
Kindle Reader (4:13)
Vellum: My Most Highly Recommended Formatting Tool (5:29)
3.1.1: Basic Self-Publishing [Self-Publishing On Kindle/New Layout]
A Guided Tour Of The New-Look KDP Interface (23:17)
Creating Paperback Books Using The New-Look KDP Interface (17:30)
3.1.2: Basic Self-Publishing [Self-Publishing On Kindle/Archive Videos With Great Info!]
A Word About The KDP Interface
Kindle Direct Publishing Overview (2:28)
KDP Overview (4:30)
KDP Menus (2:39)
The new KDP sales interface
Adding Your First Kindle Book (4:34)
Writing Desciptions (4:41)
Contributors (3:41)
ASINs & ISBNs (1:44)
Categories (6:38)
Age Ranges (4:10)
Keywords (6:29)
Publication Date (4:02)
Cover Creator (6:20)
Digital Rights Management (4:36)
Uploading Your Book File (6:17)
Adjusting Your Book File (12:24)
KDP Pricing (10:29)
Publishing (5:43)
Receiving Payments (4:32)
Amazon Emails (3:01)
3.2: Basic Self Publishing [Self-Publishing On Createspace]
Print On Demand Overview (2:51)
Why Create Paperback Books? (2:02)
Createspace Overview (3:08)
Getting Started With Createspace (2:37)
Createspace: Title Information (4:04)
Createspace ISBNs (4:39)
Createspace Covers & Interior Files (4:20)
Embedded Fonts (3:57)
Uploading Your Book File (2:20)
Checking Interior Files (3:10)
Createspace Covers (7:46)
Submitting Files For Review (3:08)
Proofing (2:14)
Sales Channels (2:14)
Pricing (3:10)
Final Steps With Createspace (2:26)
Ordering Proof Copies (6:20)
Final Thoughts (2:28)
4.1: Extended Self-Publishing [Self-Publishing On Draft2Digital]
Introduction To D2D (3:45)
D2D Overview (3:56)
Getting Started With D2D (3:29)
D2D ISBNs & BISACs (3:36)
D2D Pre-Orders & Contributors (5:28)
D2D Book File Upload (2:22)
D2D Book File Upload Issues (4:42)
D2D End Matter (4:54)
D2D End Matter 2 (4:00)
D2D Test Files (5:03)
D2D Testing Your Files (3:07)
D2D Page Outlets (3:53)
D2D Pricing (5:22)
D2D Listing Confirmations (4:30)
Listing On Createspace Using D2D (4:14)
D2D Final Comments (2:55)
4.2: Extended Self Publishing [Self-Publishing On Other Outlets]
Smashwords (8:24)
Kobo 1 (7:02)
Kobo 2 (5:37)
iBooks (4:24)
Scribd (4:18)
Google Play (6:16)
How To Use Vellum On A PC (11:05)
5: Advanced Self-Publishing [5: Advanced Self Publishing]
Ingram Spark Overview (3:51)
Ingram Spark Set Up: Step 1 (3:41)
Ingram Spark Set Up: Step 2 (4:58)
Ingram Spark Set Up: Step 3 (3:08)
Nielson ISBN Numbers (4:04)
Expanded Distribution Note (2:48)
Pricing On Ingram Spark (5:14)
Uploading Your Cover & Text To Ingram Spark (5:15)
Ingram Spark Pre-Media Status
Final Thoughts on Ingram Spark (4:19)
5: Advanced Self Publishing [Creating Audiobooks]
Audible Overview (4:56)
Amazon ACX [1] (7:16)
Amazon ACX [2] (4:36)
Amazon ACX [3] (4:56)
Amazon ACX [4] (4:44)
Amazon ACX [5] (5:14)
Mike Bodnar's Story: Recording Your Own Audiobook
6.1: Marketing Basics For Indie Authors [Amazon Author Pages]
Amazon Author Pages Overview (3:20)
A Look At Amazon Author Pages [1] (3:58)
A Look At Amazon Author Pages [2] (3:28)
A Look At Amazon Author Pages [3] (3:34)
A Look At Amazon Author Pages [4] (4:38)
A Look At USA Amazon Author Pages (5:14)
6.2: Marketing Basics For Indie Authors [Author Platform Basics]
Author Platform Basics 1 [Marketing] (7:38)
Author Platform Basics 2 [Websites] (7:07)
Author Platform Basics 3 [Social Media] (7:30)
[Webinar Replay] How To Set Up A Pro Author Website In An Hour Using Wordpress (75:20)
6.3: Marketing Basics For Indie Authors [Promoting Your Self-Published Book]
Book Linker (9:19)
About The Author (3:50)
Book Report (3:50)
Free Kindle Deal (7:47)
Kindle Countdown Deal (4:58)
Kindle Ad Campaigns (6:43)
Goodreads (8:57)
LibraryThing (4:34)
PermaFree Strategy
[Webinar Replay] InstaFreebie Leads Explosion (62:36)
7.1: Great Resources For Writers [Great Self-Publishing Tools]
Hemingway App (4:27)
AutoCrit (10:01)
Grammarly (7:00)
Pro Writing Aid (7:17)
[Webinar Replay] 10 Amazing Tools For Indie Authors Webinar Recording (58:08)
7.2: Great Resources For Writers [Essential Self-Publishing Podcasts]
The Story Grid Podcast (1:40)
Authority Self Publishing Podcast (2:50)
The Worried Writer Podcast (2:46)
The Sell More Books Show (2:35)
The Creative Penn Podcast (3:00)
The Self Publishing Podcast (4:43)
Begin Self-Publishing Podcast (4:39)
Self-Publishing Journeys
7.3: Great Resources For Writers [Self Publishing Services]
Outsourcing (3:04)
Alli Directory (1:49)
Editing Services (1:23)
Matador (3:01)
7.4: Great Resources For Writers [Self Publishing Extras]
Events (5:38)
Recommended Books (5:16)
Recommended Reading & Listening 1
Recommended Reading & Listening 2
Writing Magazines (1:53)
Writing Websites (9:53)
Recommended Web Links
ALLI (3:27)
Congratulations On Completing The Course!
Congratulations On Completing The Course! (2:26)
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