Course Content
Manuscript Preparation and Formatting for Major Platforms
Welcome! Formatting your book is like getting it ready for its big debut—it needs to look great and meet the rules of platforms like Amazon or bookstores. This self-paced lesson, designed for busy writers like you, teaches you how to format your manuscript (your book’s text) for major self-publishing platforms: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo. You’ll learn with free tools, practice hands-on, and discover future trends like artificial intelligence (AI) in formatting. Expect to spend 2–3 hours on this lesson, but go at your own pace! What You’ll Learn: How to format your book for eBooks (digital) and print books. What each platform needs (e.g., file types, page settings). How to use free tools to make formatting easy. A peek at AI tools shaping the future of publishing.
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Manuscript Preparation and Formatting for Major Platforms
Formatting Knowledge Check
Roles in Publishing – Professional Publishers vs. DIY
Publishing Roles Knowledge Check
Marketing and Selling on Major Platforms
Marketing Knowledge Check
Future-Proofing Your Author Career
Future-Proofing Knowledge Check
Course Conclusion
Future-Proof Self-Publishing: From Manuscript to Market Success

Launch Your Self-Publishing Journey

Congratulations!

You’ve completed Future-Proof Self-Publishing: From Manuscript to Market Success! In this self-paced course, you’ve gained the skills to turn your manuscript into a published book and build a lasting author career. Whether you’re a busy parent, professional, or part-time writer, you’re now ready to publish like a pro and stay ahead with cutting-edge tools. Let’s recap what you’ve learned:

  • Lesson 1: Formatted your manuscript for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo using free tools like Reedsy Book Editor.
  • Lesson 2: Understood the roles of publishers versus DIY authors and planned outsourcing with platforms like Fiverr.
  • Lesson 3: Built an author platform and marketed your book on Amazon, BookBub, and social media with smart metadata.
  • Lesson 4: Explored AI tools (e.g., ProWritingAid) and blockchain (e.g., Publica) to future-proof your career.

Your Next Steps

  • Apply Your Skills: Use your Lesson 1 formatting checklist to prepare your manuscript, your Lesson 2 role map to outsource tasks, your Lesson 3 metadata to market your book, and your Lesson 4 plan to try AI or blockchain tools.
  • Keep Learning: Join writing communities (e.g., Reddit’s r/selfpublish) to connect with authors and stay updated on trends like Web3 or AR marketing.
  • Publish Your Book: Upload your book to Amazon KDP or IngramSpark, and share your launch on social media (#IndieAuthor).
  • Stay Connected: Share your progress in the course forum (if available) or email us with your success story!

Thank You!

You’ve taken a big step toward publishing success. Keep writing, experimenting with new tools, and connecting with readers. Your author journey is just beginning—go make your book shine!

 

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