Online Class: Book Publishing 101
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 Course Description Getting a book published can be one of the most exciting things you will ever do. It can also be one of the most frustrating. Not only is the book industry incredibly specific about how they want you to go about approaching editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals, but you have to compete with thousands of other aspiring authors. This course will explore what you need to do to transition from a completed manuscript or nonfiction book idea to book publication, including traditional avenues, options in self-publication, and even ebook applications. It includes everything you need to know about crafting the perfect query letter, creating a nonfiction book proposal, and even what to do in the face of rejection letters. With a comprehensive list of resources to top it all off, there is no better place to turn for learning how to get your book on the shelves and into the hands of readers. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the details of preparing a work for publication.
- Summarize the role and purpose of Literary Agents.
- Describe the procedures to landing an agent.
- Demonstrate writing a fiction query.
- Distinguish the differences between big publishing houses and small publisher.
- Summarize the techniques used to better handle rejection.
- Describe the pros and cons of self-publishing.
- Determine whether or not e-books is right for your publication, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 : Getting Ready for PublicationLearn how to properly prepare a manuscript for presentation to a literary agent or editor | Lesson 2 : Literary AgentsLearn how a literary agent works, and how to choose a good one | Lesson 3 : Landing an AgentLanding an agent isn't easy, but this lesson will help offer advice for getting noticed | Lesson 4 : Crafting a Fiction QueryThis lesson explains the major components of a well-written query letter | Lesson 5: The Nonfiction ProcessLearn the difference between a fiction and nonfiction book proposal in this lesson | Lesson 6 : Big Publishing HousesUnderstanding what major publishing houses expect and how to meet their requirements is discussed in this lesson | Lesson 7 : Small PublishersLearn what types of books smaller houses publish and how to approach them | Lesson 8 : Handling RejectionLearn how to handle rejection professionally and positively | Lesson 9 : Getting Noticed in the Book CommunityLearn how to get your book noticed by literary agents and others in the book publishing industry. | Lesson 10 : About Self-PublicationLearn the difference between self publication and POD publishing and its drawbacks and benefits | Lesson 11 : The Realities of Self-PublishingLearn about special requirements or tasks someone who self-publishes may need to know | Lesson 12 : eBookseBooks and electronic reading devices are growing more popular. This lesson explains what they are and how they can help you publish |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Book Publishing 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550273 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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