Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book
Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book
Whether you dream of becoming a full-time author, writing books to advance your career, or penning your memoir or family history, this fun and information-packed course will teach you how to plan, research, write, edit, and publish your masterpiece.
You’ll learn how to immerse yourself in your subject and get the information you need from research, interviews, and observation techniques. You’ll see how to choose a writing style, structure, and slant that will appeal to your unique audience and keep readers hooked. You will also discover exactly how today’s traditional publishing industry works and what techniques you can use—such as crafting standout query letters and proposals—to get noticed by editors and agents. Above all, you’ll get invaluable strategies for setting a writing schedule, banishing writer’s block, and actually finishing your book! By the end of this course, you’ll have all the tools at your fingertips to get your book completed and published!
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Introduction to Nonfiction: Choosing Your Topic
- Lesson 2 – Shaping Your Book Idea
- Lesson 3 – Your Audience, Title, and Style
- Lesson 4 – Research, Interviewing, and Immersion
- Lesson 5 – Organization and Structure
- Lesson 6 – Nonfiction Writing Tips and Techniques
- Lesson 7 – The Writer’s Life: Practical Tips
- Lesson 8 – Editing and Proofreading
- Lesson 9 – Traditional Publishing: Agents, Publishers, and Submissions
- Lesson 10 – Traditional Publishing: Query Letters, Proposals, and Shortcuts
- Lesson 11 – Nontraditional Publishing
- Lesson 12 – Distribution, Publicity, and Promotions
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: wpn</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
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