This course looks at the strong but capricious writing urge, the mysterious transformation of a manuscript into a book and the Way of the Self-publisher, offering practical tips from beginning to end. If you have ever wanted to write and publish your own book or e-book but have been reluctant or unsure about how to start, this course will help you towards achieving the satisfaction of becoming a newly self-published author.

SUGGESTED READING

• Welsh, Bruce. Guide to book production
• Dunn, Irina. The Writers’ Guide
• Hale & Ironmonger. Successful Self-Publishing
• Poynter, Dan. The Self-Publishing Manual
• Kremer, John. 1001 Ways to Market Your Books

COURSE OUTLINE

• Exploring the urge to write; Writing from real life
• Disciplined writing; The concept of the self-published author
• Why self-publish? The challenges and benefits
• Book Layout; Printing Process
• How to promote your books; Support groups

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a greater understanding of the requirements and preparations to write and self-publish their own books.