Choosing The Best Publishing Option For You And Your Book

What you'll learn
Differences between traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing
Publishing terms such as query letter, manuscript, book proposal, exclusive submissions, simultaneous submissions, advance, and royalty
What a literary agent does
Things to consider if choosing a hybrid publisher
Pros and cons of print-on-demand and two self-publishing companies that offer print-on-demand publishing
Requirements
Students should have an interest in publishing a book
No previous publishing experience required
A device to view the course
Description
Choosing the Best Publishing Option for You and Your Book: Traditional Publishing, Hybrid Publishing, or Self-Publishing? is a course designed to help you choose which publishing option is best for you and your book.This course is divided into a total of twelve lectures: an introduction and 11 lessons. Each lecture includes a video with a slide show presentation as well as a downloadable transcript for your convenience. Handouts are also included with some of the lectures to provide additional resources and information to help you in your publishing decision. The video lectures total approximately 2 hours.IntroductionReiterate and expand on information presented in course videoLesson 1Provide a brief overview of traditional publishingLesson 2Define query letters, manuscripts, and book proposalsLesson 3Discuss traditional publishing companiesDiscuss literary agentsDefine exclusive, unsolicited, and simultaneous submissionLesson 4Discuss competition, rejection, and waiting in traditional publishingExplain some of the jobs a traditional publisher doesLesson 5Explain who is responsible for...

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