This is what I'm going to be covering in the Indie Author Academy Skool. What else should I include? WRITING Outlining your novel Conducting research for your story / worldbuilding Creating compelling characters Tips / tricks for building a scene / chapter Stoking inspiration when you get stuck (writer's block is a myth!) Getting the first draft out Editing to a 2nd/3rd draft Hiring an editor for the final manuscript PUBLISHING Querying agents / publishers Starting an LLC to self publish Building a website Setting a release schedule / structure your marketing campaign Creating cover art / format your cover Formating the interior for publishing Uploading files to publish on IngramSpark, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, etc. Creating hardcovers, paperbacks, EPUB files for e-books, ACX standard audiobook files Producing an audiobook / find a narrator Creating a business plan / strategize your break-even point MARKETING Finding advanced readers for review / hype generation + sending advance reader copies for free Getting paid critic reviews (and which ones to avoid) Choosing keywords so your book is found by the right audience Gaining a social media following Creating effective graphics and videos to market your release Advertising your release (setup ads on FB/IG, Google, Bookbub, Amazon, Youtube) Email / text marketing Analyzing performance / turning your release profitable Booking author speaking events Goodreads reviews, groups, and giveaways Hiring a publicist Sending your book to libraries / independent bookstores Let's create something extraordinary together! See you soon :)