Sep 5 • General discussion
INTRO - Agenda
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 :)
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