How to Become an Independent Publisher (Udemy.com)

Learn how to publish books and ebooks using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and build your website for free all in one day!

( 7 Reviews )

Created by: Zorina Frey

Produced in 2021

What you will learn

Get a free download of the ebook, "The Right Way to Self Publish".
Design your own book cover like the professionals using Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to do this in one hour!
Professionally format the interior of your book using Adobe InDesign. Learn it in one hour!
Learn how to publish your paperback book using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Learn how to publish an ebook. Get a one-hour crash course in basic HTML coding for ebook and website publications.
Build your own website at little to no cost. Learn it in less than 15 minutes.
Find out how much Wordpress will cost and what other website builders are best for publishing entrepreneurs.
Get a basic overview of Xlibris and Lulu publishing platforms.
Discover what you need to know about publishing an audio book.
Learn how to submit a copyright registration of published and unpublished works to The Library of Congress.
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Course Description

PUBLISH LIKE THE PROFESSIONALS!
FREE DOWNLOAD of "The Right Way to Self Publish" ebook.
Adobe InDesign - Format your book's interior without the hassle of readjusting your page numbers and paragraphs. Create a manageable table of contents. Free 7-day download link included.
Adobe Photoshop - Design a professional-looking book cover without paying an artist hundreds of dollars. Free 7-day download included.
HTML Coding - Learn basic computer coding language so that you can better manage your website and format ebooks.
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) - Go through a step-by-step process on publishing your paperback and ebook on one of the most popular independent publishing platforms. Sell your book on Amazon!
Xlibris Publishing - Explore Xlibris' website to discover if it's the right independent publishing platform for you.
Lulu - Explore Lulu's website to discover whether or not it's the right independent publishing platform for you.
Copyright Registration Learn about protecting you and your clients' published works and registering them to the Library of Congress.
Ebook Publishing - Learn how to format your manuscript for ebook publication on Word. Also, learn how to format and save your manuscript as an .epub document on Google docs.
Audio Book Publishing - Learn about publishing your book on audio.
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter - Get an idea about how you can use social media to promote your books and/or publishing business.
Wordpress - Discover what you need to know about creating a website through Wordpress.
Yolasite - Learn how to create a website for free in less than 15 minutes!
Plan Your Book Tour - Learn how to organize a book signing tour, write a press release, a bio, a 30-second sales pitch, and manage your book inventory.Who this course is for:

Entrepreneurs, writers, authors, teachers, and instructors.
Authors who need help marketing their book.
Entrepreneurs who want to build their own website on the cheap.
Business professionals who want a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Professionals who want a basic understanding of paperback publishing.
Marketers who are looking for a creative way to give their clients more credibility.
Professionals who are looking for a way to gain more credibility for themselves.
Entrepreneurs who want to learn the basics of HTML.
Writers' clubs and associations.
Self promoters.
Writers who are tired of waiting to get rejected!

Time: 4.5h

Instructor Details

Zorina Frey

5.0 Rating
7 Reviews

- Founder of IWA Publications
- Editor in Chief of 45 Magazine Journal
- Author of The Right Way to Self Publish
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism & English Minor
- Certificate in Web Design, Literary Publishing, & Editing
- Over 10 years in the independent publishing business, 4 years as a marketing copywriter

Zorina is also the author of the novel "Thecla a Dark Romance" and "Don't Mind Being Black" poetry book. As a writer and performance artist, Zorina's published works have been showcased at the Miami Book Fair, Books & Books, Miami Dade College, Broward College, Chico's Fashion Show, South Florida Writers Association events, Lyric Live Theater, and also as a 3-peat Miami Lip Service Stories performer.

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By Chris

Course was well structured and easy to follow. I learned how to create my own website without having to pay a lot and I now know how to design a cover in Photoshop!

By Rachel Tannenbaum

What a wonderful course! It answers any questions that may arise when deciding to self-publish. A must-see for a self-publishing writer!

By Andrea Askowitz

I felt like I was in such good hands during this whole class! Zorina Frey knows what she's talking about and she's clear and articulate. Great class!

By David Kimball

I felt that the instructor was vibrant, energetic, and enthusiastic about her material. I also liked how everything she said was shown graphically on the screen. I also appreciated her tips that she has evidently learned by her many experiences and thus able to instruct me and save me from that learning curve of the difficult sections.

By Ruby Weatherspoon

I really enjoyed the course. The instructor did a great job explaining each sections content. Looking forward to putting the tools Ive learned to good use.

By Rocio Vargas