Publishing 101: A Roadmap to Publishing Your Book

Course Description:

Whether you’re writing your first book or preparing to publish again with greater clarity and confidence, this is your step-by-step guide through the entire publishing process. This course demystifies the publishing industry—traditional, self, and hybrid—and helps you make informed decisions based on your goals, budget, and creative vision.

Through five focused modules, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling manuscript, prepare professional publishing assets, build your author platform, and launch your book with confidence. At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

—Identify the publishing path that best aligns with your goals

—Draft and revise a compelling manuscript rooted in strong structure and purpose

—Prepare all essential assets for professional publication, including metadata and design briefs

—Build a foundational author platform and pre-launch marketing strategy

—Navigate the publishing process confidently from upload to launch and beyond

Whatever genre you’re writing in, this course equips you to publish with excellence and purpose—without guesswork, overwhelm, or regret.