Publish your book with confidence

Follow a clear roadmap from manuscript to launch. Pay securely, unlock access, and track progress automatically on your device.

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Self-publishing steps

Manuscript preparation

Draft, revise, and line edit. Use style guides, run spellcheck, and consider beta readers for clarity.

Professional editing

Developmental, copyediting, and proofreading. Clarify scope, timeline, and deliverables with your editor.

Interior formatting

Format for ebook (EPUB) and print (PDF). Standard margins, fonts, pagination, and accessible styles.

Cover design

Create genre-aligned covers sized for each platform. Ensure clear title, author name, and strong contrast.

Metadata & ISBN

Write a compelling description, select keywords/categories, set BISAC codes, and assign ISBNs where needed.

Pricing strategy

Benchmark your genre, choose royalty structures, and consider intro and regional pricing.

Distribution setup

Upload to KDP, IngramSpark, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play, or use an aggregator.

Launch & marketing

ARC outreach, email list, social proof, ads, and a simple author site.

Post-launch optimization

Gather reviews, iterate metadata, refresh ads/keywords, and monitor dashboards.

What you’ll get

Self-paced lessons
Checklists & templates
Progress tracking
Platform walkthroughs
Launch plan guide

Your progress saves on this device automatically.

Enroll and pay

Choose a payment option. After payment, you’ll receive an access code to unlock the class.

Pay with Stripe Pay with PayPal

Business account routing

Connect Stripe or PayPal to your business account. Funds from payments will be deposited per your payout settings.

Tip: In Stripe, create a “Payment Link” and set a “Success URL” pointing back here. In PayPal, use “Hosted Checkout Pages” or “PayPal Buttons”.

Unlock your class

Enter the access code provided after payment to unlock course content.

How access works

Your unlocked status is saved on this device. If you clear storage or switch devices, just re-enter your code.

For automated unlock after payment, add a small backend and use payment webhooks to issue codes.

Your self-paced class

Complete modules in any order. Mark lessons done to track progress.

Locked

Please enroll and enter your access code to unlock the modules.

Module 1 — Manuscript prep checklist

Draft pass: Finish the draft and note gaps/pacing issues.
Beta readers: Get feedback on clarity, tone, and genre fit.
Line edit: Tighten prose, remove filler, apply style guide.
Proof pass: Spellcheck and fix formatting artifacts.

Module 2 — Editing plan

Scope: Decide developmental, copyedit, and proof needs.
Budget: Request quotes with word count and timelines.
Contract: Define deliverables, revisions, and rights.
Workflow: Set deadlines and versioning.

Module 3 — Interior formatting

Ebook: Reflowable EPUB, optimized images, semantic headings.
Print: PDF/X, margins, gutters, running headers/footers.
Accessibility: Alt text, logical reading order, contrast.
Tools: Vellum, Atticus, InDesign, or templates.

Module 4 — Cover and metadata

Cover specs: Dimensions per platform; spine calc for print.
Blurb: Clear hook and stakes; test two versions.
Keywords: 7–10 reader search phrases; avoid broad jargon.
Categories: Genre-aligned shelving for visibility.

Module 5 — Pricing & distribution

Benchmark: Compare price points by genre/format.
Royalties: Understand major platform rates.
Aggregator: Consider Draft2Digital, etc.
Uploads: Prepare final files and platform checks.

Module 6 — Launch & optimization

ARC & reviews: Early readers and honest feedback.
Email & social: Announcements, snippets, and reader magnets.
Ads: Test audiences, creatives, and bids.
Iterate: Monitor KPIs and refresh metadata.

Progress saves automatically. You can reset progress in the FAQ.

FAQ

How do payments go to my business account?

Use your Stripe Payment Link or PayPal checkout link connected to your business account. Replace the placeholder URLs above; funds route via your provider’s payout settings.

Can access unlock automatically after payment?

Yes, with a backend. Configure your payment provider to redirect to a success URL that issues a code or token. Without a backend, share the code on the confirmation page or via email.

How is progress tracked?

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