About Course

This comprehensive course explores the business and craft of getting your work into the world. You’ll gain insider knowledge on the publishing landscape—from traditional houses to indie presses and self-publishing platforms—and learn the professional skills writers need to succeed. Through a mix of expert interviews, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, you’ll build a roadmap for turning your manuscript into a published book and marketing it effectively.

What Will You Learn?

  • Publishing Pathways: Understand the pros and cons of traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing routes.
  • Submission Process: Craft query letters, book proposals, and submission packages that capture agents’ and editors’ attention.
  • Editorial Workflow: Navigate developmental, copy, and proof edits with professionalism and clarity.
  • Rights & Contracts: Decode publishing contracts, subsidiary rights, and royalty structures.
  • Marketing Essentials: Develop an author platform, plan book launches, and leverage social media and publicity strategies.
  • Career Management: Set realistic goals, track industry trends, and network with publishing professionals.

Course Content

Publishing Pathways

  • Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

Submission & Editorial Process

Marketing & Career Management