By permission from The Great Courses, Writers Forum will present Saturday, Nov. 10 an opportunity to view two 30-minute video sessions from Professor Jane Friedman’s Course No. 2553: How to Publish Your Book.
In “The Self-Publishing Path: When and How” Friedman discusses the value of publishers, then reviews scenarios in which authors may not need those benefits. She shares invaluable advice on steps to take to self-publish, and tools for success.
In “Principles of Self-Publishing Success” Friedman helps writers understand metadata and the vital role it plays in positioning a self-published book for success. She examines pricing models to attract a large audience that is hesitant to purchase from an unknown and offers tips to garner reviews that help self-published books get noticed.
Friedman is the former publisher and editorial director of Writer’s Digest. She lectures on publishing at the University of Virginia and is a regular columnist for Publishers Weekly and an adviser to The Alliance of Independent Authors.
Friedman has published two books for writers: Beginning Writer’s Answer Book and Publishing 101: A First-Time Author’s Guide to Getting Published, Marketing and Promoting Your Book, and Building a Successful Career.
For more about Friedman and The Great Courses, visit http://janefriedman.com or https://www.thegreatcourses. com/professors/jane-friedman/.
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