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Join my Self-Pub or Workshop Squad on PatreonGain access to courses , files, behind-the-scenes tips and tricks, and additional documents as well as the ability to message me and ask questions! If you see the Patreon logo on a course - that means it is exclusive to my Self-Pub and Workshop Squad on Patreon.
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KDP UniversityLearn all the ins and outs of KDP straight from the experts themselves,
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Kindle VellaI talk about KDPs Kindle Vella as a way to publish serial fiction and the first look inside the new platform.
Class Time: 5 minutes |
Children's Book Manuscript BasicsLearn about your audience, word count, and how to develop a clear story and get it ready for editing and a final manuscript!
Class Time: 20 minutes |
GrammarlyI discuss my personal experiences with the program along with the pricing, pros and cons!
Class Time: 10 minutes |
Grammarly & WordHow to integrate Grammarly into Word so you can utilize both together!
Class Time: 5 minutes Requirements: Grammarly, Word |
Behind the Scenes: EditingI share a behind the scenes video with tips I use to edit my books, find errors, and improve readability.
Class Time: 10 minutes |
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To Translate or Not to TranslateI cover the exact cost of translating a finished book, what to look for in a translation, and when to consider taking the next step.
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Finding an IllustratorMy best resource for finding qualified and professional illustrators.
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Illustrator ContractIf you are an illustrator working with an author or an author working with an illustrator here is a good template of where to start!
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Photoshop Basics
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Photoshop Basics
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Character Illustration BasicsLearn how to illustrate a balloon character from scratch using only a round brush! Take Photoshop Basics I and II first.
Level: Beginner Class Time: 20 minutes Requirements: Drawing Tablet, Adobe Photoshop *Amazon Affiliate link for the tablet I have used for 2+ years and HIGHLY recommend! ($80) |
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Creating a Coloring Book PageCreate your very own coloring book page for your book! Use it as a freebie, a email sign-up perk, or make an activity book!
Class Time: 20 minutes Requirements: Drawing Tablet, Photoshop, Illustration Rights *Amazon Affiliate link for the tablet I have used for 2+ years and HIGHLY recommend! ($80) |
Creating a Dot to DotCreate your very own dot to dot drawing based on your book! Use it as a freebie, a email sign-up perk, or make an activity book!
Class Time: 15 minutes Requirements: Drawing Tablet, Photoshop, Illustration Rights *Amazon Affiliate link for the tablet I have used for 2+ years and HIGHLY recommend! ($80) |
Creating a Vector in One ClickCreate a vector from a traditional work of art, or from a photograph in just one click
Class Time: 15 minutes Requirements: Adobe Illustrator |
All About Illustrating!I cover what tools I use, share my process, a look inside my sketchbook, and talk about my favorite resource to find illustrators as well as the costs you can expect to pay for services.
Class Time: 15 minutes |
InDesign BasicsLearn the basics of InDesign and start getting a feel for the program!
Class Time: 20 minutes Requirements: InDesign |
InDesign FormattingLearn how to format your text on top of illustrations in InDesign!
Class Time: 15 minutes Requirements: InDesign |
InDesign 8.5" x 8.5" DocumentsDownload blank interior documents with and without bleeds in INDD or IDML.
Requirements: InDesign (or software that can open the documents) |
InDesign 8.5" x 11" DocumentsDownload blank interior documents with and without bleeds in INDD or IDML.
Requirements: InDesign (or software that can open the documents) |
InDesign Text & IllustrationsFormat your children's book in InDesign with illustrations and text!
Class Time: 15 minutes Requirements: InDesign |
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KDP Cover DesignI walk you through and show you how I make my paperback book covers using KDP Cover Template Generator and Adobe Photoshop from existing illustrations!
Class Time: 10 minutes Requirements: Photoshop |
FontsFind the perfect font for your book here!
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ISBNGetting an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a must have in the publishing world! Find out where to buy legitimate ISBN numbers.
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LCCNRegister for a free Library of Congress Control Number to have a better chance of having your book stocked in libraries!
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BISAC CodesA previous requirement for IngramSpark was to know your BISAC code! Now they have made the process much easier, but if you ever need to know your codes, here is where to go!
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Cease & Desist TemplateA template I use for elevating cease and desist cases before I take legal action with a legal professional.
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Set up a Pre-Order on KDPThis video will walk you through step by step on how to set up your eBook for pre-order on KDP!
Class Time: 5 minutes |
Create an eBookEasily create your eBook with Kids Kindle Book Creator
Class Time: 5 minutes Requirements: Kid's Kindle Book Creator |
Amazon Book CategoriesLearn how to add up to 10 categories and change them based on new and growing categories.
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Find Book CategoriesEasily find new categories with a free tool!
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IngramSpark Returns: Their ConditionI show an example of what a "Return-Deliver" book from IngramSpark looks like.
Class Time: 5 minutes
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Intro ScriptHere is my script I use for my audiobooks that meets the ACX requirements!
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Record Your AudiobookStep by Step process on creating your audiobook for ACX from start to finish.
Class Time: 40 minutes Requirements: Adobe Audition, ACX account, Microphone, Pop-filter *Amazon Affiliate link microphone and pop-filter I have used endlessly for years and HIGHLY recommend |
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AfterEffects IntroLearn the basics of animating in AfterEffects to bring your book trailers to life!
Class Time: 10 minutes Requirements: AfterEffects, Photoshop |
AfterEffects ShortcutsDownload shortcuts to go along with the AfterEffect tutorial.
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Sing-a-long TutorialMake a fun and exciting sing-a -long video to keep your readers engaged and singing the words of your book in song!
Class Time: 15 minutes Requirements: AfterEffects, Photoshop |
Video Marketing 101Create fun and exciting book trailers to build excitement around your books release!
Class Time: 15 minutes |
AMS Marketing StrategyLearn how to set up ads on Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) and get the most bang for your buck! I cover my strategy of using conservative bidding for big rewards.
Class Time: 40 minutes Requirements: AMS Account |
AMS Strategy FlowchartThis is a downloadable for the AMS Marketing Strategy video to work your way through what to do next!
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BookBub Featured DealWhat is BookBub and are their Featured Deals worth it for self-published authors?
Class Time: 10 minutes |
BookBubNumbers, Analytics, Effectiveness and more for multiple Featured Deals with BookBub.
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BookBub Featued New ReleaseI test a Featured New Releases effectiveness and share numbers without any other adverting active while discussing if it is worth the cost.
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Free E-books =
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Numbers from a Zombie promo!
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Promote Your eBookIf you are running a free eBook promotion, share you book with additional resources to increase your chances of getting downloads!
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Increase KNEPKNEP is the count of "pages read" for their book signed up in Kindle Unlimited. Authors get paid per page read. Learn how to increase yours across 6 Tests with Results!
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Author InterviewsI talk about doing live interviews and how to prepare, what to wear, and how to expect the unexpected and accept that you can't control everything as I show you real clips of past interviews!
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Press ReleasesI talk about some of the key things you want to include in a Press Release, where to send them, and why they are beneficial to your self-publishing career!
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Your Book In LibrariesI talk about showing you how to figure out which libraries around the world are carrying your books!
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Amazon Rank IncreaseIncrease your Amazon book rank with a few different strategies and your sales will increase with it!
Class Time: 20 minutes |
Review LinkHelp your readers leave a review by sending them a direct link to write one!
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Author CentralGrow your following on Amazon and capture your readers with an exciting author page!
Class Time: 5 minutes |
The Magic SentenceOne sentence in your book can make you hundreds. Seriously!
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Selling on IngramSparkI talk about the settings I use and why it leads to bulk orders on IngramSpark! I cover pricing, wholesale discounts, and returns as well as what all of that even means.
Class Time: 30 minutes |
Create a SeriesCreate a series on KDP and increase your readership!
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Website CritiqueReview top author websites across all genres and deep dive into what makes them work and what doesn't.
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Instagram AnalyticsDive into understand your individual Instagram Analytics by looking at which posts perform better and understand why with a document I've created just for you!
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School Visits & Finding Contacts
Find schools in your area with a great tool and figure out who to contact to have the most success rate.
Class Time: 10 minutes
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What To Do At School VisitsA walk-through of what I do at school visits.
Class Time: 10 minutes
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A Look Inside a Real School VisitA short video from a live-reading I did at a parent night for Caridee: The Long-Leggedy Chickadee
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Creating Cardboard CutoutsCreate fun cardboard cutouts for visitors to pose with, play with, and interact with!
Class Time: 25 minutes Requirements: Cardboard, Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Paint Brushes |
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How To Move Past DistractionsI share about school visits and how to rein in strange kid questions and keep your visit moving smoothly all while keeping students engaged with you and your story!
Class Time: 5 minutes |
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How I Start a Book SeriesI talk about how I started my children's book series "Save the Earth" series as well as talk about my newest series, "Meeko's Nutty Tales" and what makes series work!
Class Time: 10 minutes |
How much does Self-Publishing cost?I cover the costs I personally encounter when publishing a children's book. It does vary from author to author, so make sure you have a budget in mind or a plan to cut costs while maintaining quality. I hope this helps give you a better idea of what to expect!
Class Time: 5 minutes |
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Missing KDP SalesToday I am sharing about where a missing 2,000 KDP book sales went! I did a bunch of investigating and digging to get to the bottom of it and found out exactly what had happened.
Class Time: 10 minutes
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Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelSee videos uploaded every week all about my self-publishing journey! I cover everything from advertising to book design!
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