Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Self-publishing

    • Print-on-Demand by Amazon

    • What to expect before, during and after uploading

    • Book launch checklist
  • 2

    Book Uploading: Paperback

    • Amazon KDP

    • Create a new title (Paperback)

    • Paperback details

    • Description HTML

    • Paperback Content

    • Uploading a paperback (sample)

    • Paperback Rights and Pricing

    • You have published your book!
  • 3

    Proof Copy

    • Request a proof copy

    • Cover design of proof copy

    • Getting official copies of your book

    • Author names and pseudonyms
  • 4

    Local printers

    • Using local printers

    • 'Customised' version of your book

    • Prices for local printers

    • Request for quote: Email template
  • 5

    Cover specs

    • Cover size

    • ColorSpace
  • 6

    More info

    • Digital Rights Management (DRM)

    • Questions

    • Can I sell on other platforms?

    • Trim lines in preview?

    • Can I sell through bookshops?

    • Traditional vs Self-publishing

    • Publishing agent recommendations?

    • Publishing a book series on Amazon

    • Writing reviews

    • The Look Inside feature

    • On copyright

    • Author Central

    • The Preorder feature