So you want to get published, but the traditional route is taking too long? You heard about Self publishing, but it feels a bit overwhelming. That’s where I come in!
I understand how overwhelming the publishing world can be. I know what it feels like to have a dream to write a book with no idea how to get there. When I began self publishing in 2018, it changed everything. My first book helped me go from 700 followers to over 4,000 in a few short months. I was able to reach my audience right where they are without having to wait for a traditional publisher to sign me.
I learned everything the hard way with determination and Google and now I’m teaching you everything I know. I’ve helped many authors self publish through this same process one-on-one and now I’ve created this course to help you do the same. You get the one-on-one feel with all the details but at your own pace. There’s no gatekeeping here. I spill all the beans and all the things you will need to know in order to self publish. But I get it, it’s an investment so let’s break this down a bit more below!
P.S. Here’s just a few ideas of publications you can self publish:
Fiction or Non-Fiction Books
Journals
Cookbooks
Poetry Book
Children’s Books
Devotionals, Bible Studies, etc.
Hobby Books
I’m Courtney, your course instructor! I’m here to help you through the entire self publishing process step by step so that you can easily self publish your book. For this course, I utilize Kindle Direct Publishing which has been the best platform I’ve come across as well as the easiest platform to self publish through. I walk you through, in detail, everything that I’ve learned through self publishing from how to get started, to copyrights to protect your work, to marketing your book. I’ve helped many authors on this same journey to successfully self publish their own book and I’ve also designed their books too. With over 8 years of marketing experience and 5 years of self-publishing experience, I’m confident that you will be able to have a successful self publishing journey through this course. I give you all the ingredients and all you have to do is bake the cake (ahem, write the book and follow each of these steps).
Also, I want to reassure you that I won’t overpromise or under-deliver with this course. I know what it’s like to get all excited and buy into the hype of a course, just to be let down once I finally see the inside of the course. I’ve purchased online courses before that were a huge let down because I didn’t really learn anything I didn’t already know and I felt like the sales page was way overhyped. That’s not how I roll around here so I can promise you that I won’t gate-keep any information and this sales page will be transparent so you know exactly whether or not this course is for you.
So how do I know if this course is right for me?
You’ve never self-published a book before, but you are ready to publish your first book and reach your audience through your story/ writing/ message.
You’re looking to add products to your website and have ideas for magazines, journals, books, bible studies, publications and want passive income.
You want full creative control and don’t want to wait until you have a large platform to write your book. You just need someone to show you how to self publish step by step.
On the flipside, this course probably isn’t for you if…
You've already self published a book, so you don't need a step by step guide.
You don't have time to commit to self publishing a book any time soon.
You don't have budget to commit to self publishing or a course.
You don't want to use Kindle Direct Publishing. This course covers the self publishing process primarily with KDP. You might get general knowledge out of the course still, but won't get specific platform how to information if you go with another self publisher.
In this Course
✏️ You’ll get step by step instructions through self publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing from beginning to end at your own pace, on your own time
✏️ Project Timeline, Budget Sheet, Self Publishing Checklist, Marketing Plan Templates, Best Practices and more
✏️ How to Copyright your work to protect your book and intelligence property
✏️ Marketing Ideas, Launch Plan Strategy and what to do after the launch to keep selling
✏️ How to get your ISBN number so that you fully own your work
✏️ A mini lesson with writing tips and planning out your book to get you started
✏️ Recommendations of additional resources that you might want to outsource like editing, design and formatting
✏️ Access to a group Zoom call with Courtney to troubleshoot or answer additional questions along the way
Launch your book with ease
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Get your book out into the world
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See your dream become reality
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Launch your book with ease 〰️ Get your book out into the world 〰️ See your dream become reality 〰️
Okay that’s great, but how much is this gonna cost me?
*Unfortunately we aren’t able to offer payment plans at this time
Here’s the outline of what’s inside the Course to help you see if it’s the right fit for you!
Module 1
📓 Intro of Course: Overview and What to Expect
📓 Lesson 1: Resources You’ll Need to Get Started: Project Timeline, Planning, etc.
📓 Lesson 2: Let’s create your Project Timeline together! (includes project timeline template)
📓 Lesson 3: Budget Needs for Your Project + Budget Project Template
📓 Lesson 4: Setting up your Kindle Direct Publishing Account (screen-recording walkthrough)
Module 2
✏️ Lesson 5: Mini Writing Lesson with Tips to get started + How to Price your Book + Picking a Title for your book
✏️ Lesson 6: Creating your Book Description, Keywords, Author Bio & more
✏️ Lesson 7: Editing
✏️ Lesson 8: Paper, Sizes, Cover choices
✏️ Lesson 9: Design, Layout, Formatting + Bonus Offer
Module 3
📔 Lesson 10: Finalizing Book Details, Copyright, ISBN + Uploading to KDP
📔 Lesson 11: Taxes
📔 Lesson 12: Proofing + Amazon Timelines
Module 4
📚 Lesson 13: Creating a Launch Strategy + Template
📚 Lesson 14: Creating a Marketing Plan + Ideas + Handout List
📚 Lesson 15: After the Launch + Ratings/ Reviews for your Book
Okay, this sounds great! I’m in! Sign me up!
Additional Services
I’ve been in the marketing world for 8 plus years, Graphic design for 7 and have experience with self publishing over the past 5 years. Whether you enroll in the course or not, I have some additional services that can help you on your self publishing journey.
Course Students get a 15% discount on the additional services. Non-course students can also purchase the additional services at our normal rate.
Design Services:
Book Cover Design ($400-$600)
Includes 3 rounds of revisions, price depends on design + size of book
Formatting & Interior Layout ($600-$800)
Includes 2 rounds of revisions, price depends on design + size of book + page count
Other Services:
2 hr Coaching Session with Courtney to help you with your book ($350)
Marketing Strategy Development for your Book Launch ($250)
FAQ
How long will I have access to this course?
You get lifetime access! And if anytime we make improvements or updates, you’ll get those too!
Do you offer any refunds?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this being a digital product, we cannot offer any refunds and all sales are final. Thanks for understanding!
If I’ve already self-published a book, will this course help me at all?
I would say probably not since you have already been through the process. I would hate for you to spend money on something you may already know. However, if you need a self publishing one-on-one session or a marketing/ design expert’s help, check out our other offerings here!
How long will this course take me to complete?
This is a self-paced course so it’s up to you. The course is designed to walk you through the entire self publishing process so it all depends on how long it takes to write your book and go through the different steps. By the end of the course you will be ready to launch your book with confidence!
Are Payment Plans available?
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer payment plans at this time so the full amount is due upon purchase. Hopefully in the future we will be able to accommodate payment plans.
Have additional Questions about the Course?
This course is here to make self publishing as easy as possible for you by walking you through step by step with templates, handouts, and best practices to make your book launch a success!
If you have any questions though, we are happy to answer them! Just send us an email at hello@thetrailblazerjournals.com and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
