Self-Publishing Your Paperback with Amazon KDP

What You Will Learn?

• My passion is helping other writers help themselves by sharing the knowledge I have gained in the publishing industry..
• There's room for all of us..
• My name is Mallory Cywinski. I’m a published author, an editor, a publisher, a graphic designer, a social media personality, and a Mom. I have my B.S. from Penn State University and I am a certified editor and proofreader. I also own a small independent publishing company through which I've done the work to get books edited, formatted, and listed for sale, climbing the new release lists on major websites..
• I want to teach new and aspiring authors how to self-publish and gain the confidence to do so. You can do this yourself, without waiting for literary agents or traditional publishing houses to tell you you're "good enough.".
• This course is a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Amazon's self-publishing platform, Amazon KDP, to publish your paperback book listing..
• Come with me while we use your formatted book manuscript and the Amazon KDP Dashboard to create a LIVE listing on Amazon, ready for purchase by millions of readers worldwide..
• We will go step-by-step through each category of creating a listing, what terms and fields mean, how they affect your listing's SEO, tips to avoid search engine trouble, and practical advice on creating a clean listing for your book baby. At the conclusion of this course, you will be an officially published author with a live book listing, ready to promote your book and watch royalties start streaming in..
• You will learn:.
• An overview of self-publishing platform options and why KDP is likely right for you.
• Crucial information about ISBNs and Copyright.
• Best practices in choosing Categories & Keywords for maximum discoverability.
• How to write your book description and Elevator Pitch.
• How to Avoid the Amazon Adult Dungeon (& advice on how to get out if need be).
• How to use the KDP Previewer to ensure your book looks just as you always dreamed it would.
• An Overview of Free & Easy Promotion tactics.
• To feel the confidence to hit "Publish" and start tracking hard-earned Profits.
• This course is all that lies between you and being a Published Author. Let's dive in!.