As a writer, your stories and ideas are destined to entertain, educate and inspire the world. You have a passion to communicate with people and I know that you want to get your books into the market with the absolute best chance of success.
Well, there’s good news because I’ve created a unique learning experience that puts authors in position to hit their goals. On this page I’m going to tell you what it’s all about and how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity to supercharge your progress starting today.
Hi, I’m Joel Friedlander of TheBookDesigner.com, and I’m excited to announce the re-opening of a singular training course that’s specially designed to clear your path to publication.
Let’s face it, if you’re like most authors, you don’t know all that much about how book publishing works, but you still want to get your books onto the marketplace and make a profit doing it, right?
It was pretty much the same when I got started as a self-publisher. I know exactly what you’re going through when you take on this confusing and fast-changing world of book publishing.
But here’s some good news: publishing your own books doesn’t have to be a confusing journey through a dangerous jungle. The Self-Publishing Roadmap will show you a clear path so that you can concentrate on your books and your readers, the stuff that’s really important for you.
I know how difficult it can be to go from being a writer to publishing your own books. With all the ads and blogs and offers bombarding you, sometimes you just want to forget about it. You might even start to think, “Maybe it’s just not for me?”
And then there’s the fear that keeps lots of writers from publishing. What if no one likes your book? What if no one even notices it? What if you publish and nothing happens?
Providing a clear path to publication is the exact reason the Self-Publishing Roadmap was born.
It’s designed to help.
Dozens of authors have gone through this course, and that has given me a chance to get all the details right, so you get the publishing help you need in the way that best suits you and your goals.
In fact, getting clear about the publishing process—learning which things you really need to pay attention to, and which things you can safely put aside—is going to make it so much easier for you to focus on the work you really want to do.
What I’d like to do is spell out for you exactly what you’ll get from this course. Then I’ll tell you about the three options you’ll have to get this training for yourself. So sit back for a minute and take in all the details.
As soon as you register for the course, you’ll be taken inside the Roadmap site where you’ll find 5 core modules that teach you everything you’ll need to know to start making smart publishing decisions. You’ll immediately be on a path that you know is going to take you in the right direction.
I’ve spent months working on the course to make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed, explained clearly, and without the need for years of study just to follow my lessons.
Hey, writers are some of the smartest people I know—that’s why you’ll get the respect you deserve as a participant in this course.
So what’s in these 5 modules? I’m glad you asked. Let me give you a brief tour of the lessons and what you’ll learn inside:
Your path to publishing success begins when you get clear about your own goals.
You’ll start out with self-assessments, and by looking at the options available to publishers today. The direction you take here is going to have a profound impact on how the rest of your publishing journey unfolds, it’s that important.
In this module, you’ll learn…
Once you’ve established your foundation, it’s on to getting your manuscript ready to go…
If you want to publish a book people really want to buy, it’s critical that your manuscript goes through a real editorial process. Editors are your book’s best friends, because they can help your book stand out in the crowd of indie books that are being published every day.
In this module you’ll learn…
Once your manuscript is ready to go, it’s time to start producing our books…
Get the inside story of how books are made, whether you’re planning a coffee table art book, a series of thrillers, or a business manifesto.
In this module you’ll learn…
Books have to get to readers and buyers, so that’s what we turn to next…
Here’s where we really get to the inside game of publishing. The Roadmap shows you how different distribution options have a big effect on your book—and your profits.
In this module you’ll learn…
You’re approaching publication now, so it’s time to get ready to send your book on its way…
Here’s where you’ll make your book a success, learn to find your readers, and use the power of social media to spread your message.
In this module you’ll learn…
I’ve tried to make this course as easy to use as possible, so you make the progress you really want to make as you work through the lessons in each module. Here’s how it works:
Once you log in, you’ll have access to the entire Self-Publishing Roadmap course, so you can make progress at the pace that best suits your needs. There’s no pressure, so you’ll never be overwhelmed or at a loss for what to do next.
Other writers who have gone through the course know that it’s an easy-going, in-depth training that’s also quite enjoyable.
I think you’ll find that’s true for you, too. People tell me that when they are in my courses, they feel “well looked after.”
As you work your way through the modules and see your book taking shape, you’re going to have questions. Hey, each book and each author are unique.
You’ll be able to ask those questions all the way through the course. Each lesson has its own page with a comment area where you can leave me a question in case something isn’t clear, or if you just feel stuck and want some feedback on what you’re learning.
I’ll personally answer your questions and make sure you’re on the right track. You’ll also benefit from the questions of past students and all the other authors going through the course with you.
Hey, you know I’m a book designer, so I couldn’t release this training on publishing without talking about book design.
So I’ve included a complete, bonus 6th Module that will teach you what you need to know about design to make sure you get a book that will do the job you want it to do.
Here’s just some of what you’ll find:
This is almost a mini-course in book design, and it’s right inside the Roadmap course for easy access. I know you’re going to love that.
Okay, that wraps up the basic content of the course.
There’s a tremendous amount of learning about book publishing, marketing your books online and critical subjects you need to know in this course. I’ve tried to make it approachable, efficient and even fun.
I would be honored if you join us on this great adventure. After all, it’s writers who enlighten the world, and helping you get your stories and your ideas published is why I do this.
Here’s what you’re about to get access to after you register:
Six modules of integrated video lessons that will teach you what you need to know about publishing today.
Each lesson delivered to you in video and audio, and accompanied by PDF transcripts so whichever way you like to learn, you’re completely taken care of.
Over 35 downloads (600+ pages) including worksheets, checklists, tutorials and reports to make the lessons practical and specific to your own books.
To accommodate as many authors as possible, I’ve created three versions of the Roadmap course. This will allow you to choose exactly the kind of training that works best for you—and your budget. Let’s look at each of these options to see which one is right for you:
What You’ll Get: The Download Edition gives you access to all the videos, audios, transcripts and downloads in the 6 modules that make up the course. You can watch them on a secure web page, or download them to your own computer.
This option is great if you just want the core modules and you don’t mind working on your own. If that’s your choice, just click the red Registration button below and you’ll be able to get started right away.
Self-Publishing Roadmap Download Edition with all 6 modules of video lessons, audio files, text transcripts and over 35 PDF downloads | $397.00 |
What You’ll Get: In addition to all the content in the 6 modules of the course, the Standard Edition gives you critical benefits as well as a huge amount of bonus content I’ve chosen carefully to help you meet your goals.
First off, 2 of the main benefits of the Standard Edition are:
On April 20, 2013 we’ll hold the first of 6 weekly teleconferences to answer your questions. Each week we’ll focus on one course module so we can really dive into the material.These calls are a great resource to have as you move through the lessons, since you can make sure you’re applying the action tasks from each module to your own books.
Teleconferences run for 60+ minutes and, if you can’t make it you can still participate. There’s a dedicated page to leave your questions, and each session is recorded and added to the Roadmap site.
As a member of the Roadmap community, you’ll receive a whole series of webinars from The Book Designer throughout 2013. These presentations are designed to give you how-to-get-it-done information and help you stay up to date with the changing face of the indie publishing world.Topics include:
…and many more. So when you register for the Roadmap Standard Edition, you’re also getting, at no extra cost to you, a year’s worth of targeted training besides.
In addition to those two major benefits, you’ll get access to our private Self-Publishing Roadmap website, and you’ll become part of the community of authors who have taken the course before.
Being part of this community brings huge benefits with it. For the Standard Edition, I’ve put together a number of practical and focused learning tools and resources to make your publishing journey faster, more fun, and more profitable.
Here’s the whole rundown on what you’ll receive when you register for the Standard Edition:
Item | Value |
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5 Module Self-Publishing Roadmap Video Training Course with lifetime access to the secure site and all files and resource downloads Includes 6 hours of live teleconference calls to answer your specific questions |
$1,497.00 |
10 exclusive Marketing Masterminds, interviews with top book marketing professionals. Includes: Penny Sansevieri, Dan Blank, Judith Briles, Dvorah Lansky, Sharon Goldinger, Anne Hill, Roger C. Parker, Dana Lynn Smith, Joan Stewart and more. |
$400.00 |
5 Self-Publisher’s Quick & Easy Guides covering Copyright, ISBNs, Book Distribution, Print on Demand and Article Marketing for authors Each guide focuses on a specific topic with practical, how-to-do-it information. |
$50.00 |
Steven Lewis’ course on formatting for Kindle, including 25 videos and a PDF guide This course walks you through complete instruction in dealing with the HTML files that make up your ebook |
$29.95 |
Steven Lewis’ new Udemy course on How to publish your ebook on Amazon’s Kindle This course includes over 4 hours of step-by-step instruction along with Steven’s years of experience in digital publishing |
$100.00 |
Joanna Penn’s webinar “How to Promote Your Novel: 21 Ways to Sell More Books Online” with video, audio and PDF downloads A fantastic resource for fiction writers, these are Joanna’s best tips from her book marketing experience selling over 50,000 copies of her thrillers |
$21.00 |
Lisa J Cohen’s 32-page step-by-step guide e-Book Creation: A Guide for Writers using free tools like Calibre and Open Office This is a streamlined, text-based course that guides you through the whole ebook creation process |
$20.00 |
A book design template for Adobe InDesign from TheBookDesigner.com to help you get pro-quality results If you own InDesign and know how to use it, this template will save you a huge amount of time. |
$97.00 |
A book design template for Microsoft Word from BookDesignTemplates.com Get a great-looking, industry-standard book with Word with one of our wildly popular new templates. |
$37.00 |
Bonus module: video mini-course in Book Design for Self-Publishers. “Watch over my shoulder” as I teach you how to create great-looking books. |
$149.00 |
Video mini-course in Freewriting to help you ramp up your writing productivity In this short course I let you in on the practice that’s made it possible for me to grow my blog in record time. |
$49.00 |
Book Design to Sell teleseminar, a one-hour audio packed with tips and information on creating books that work right, including a transcript for reference In this one-hour teleseminar you’ll hear specific recommendations for interior book design including smart font choices and mistakes to avoid. |
$39.00 |
Publishing strategies webinar video that walks you through the three key concepts to determine the best books for your readers This webinar presents a high-level view of the thinking behind sound publishing decisions. |
$29.00 |
A 30-minute personal one-on-one consultation with me to help you strategize your publishing project I’ll help you get on track with advice targeted to your specific situation. |
$100.00 |
NEW “Risk Reversing” Bonus: A year’s worth of practical, how-to-get-stuff-done Book Designer Webinars with video, audio and PDF transcripts to help you keep going and stay current with changes in the publishing landscape. Titles include “The Hub and Outpost Method of Social-Media Marketing” and the upcoming “Book Cover Design for Self-Publishers” with more to come. |
$700.00 |
If you add it all up, the total retail value you’re going to receive in the Self-Publishing Roadmap Standard Edition is $3,317.95.
But I want as many people as possible to get this training. So instead of $3,317.95, I’ve priced the complete course—and your lifetime membership in the Roadmap community—at an affordable $897, and created 2 payment options to make it even easier for you to enroll.
This is an amazing value, since you save $2,420.95 over the cost of buying all these tools and programs on their own. If the Standard Edition is for you, click one of the registration buttons to get started:
TOTAL Value of course and bonuses | |
You save | $2,420.95 |
Cost to you (payable as either a one-time fee of $897 or three payments of $299 per month) | $897.00 |
What you’ll get: You may be one of those authors who wants even more than the instruction in this comprehensive course. If your goals mean you want one-on-one personal coaching in creating your books and building a base of adoring fans, this is the option for you.
In addition to all the benefits of the Standard Edition described above (including the $2,420.95 in savings) and your lifetime membership in the Roadmap community, you’ll get 6 hours of personal consulting with one of the world’s leading experts on self-publishing (that’s me).
We’ll analyze your aims and goals and craft strategies to get you moving on them. Setting priorities, getting personal recommendations for trusted providers, and learning the power of online marketing will all come into play.
Benefits of the Mentorship Edition go even farther:
For a few authors, this can be a life-changing investment in your publishing and marketing future. However, if you are seriously interested in this opportunity, keep in mind that seats in this program are severely limited since I can only help a few authors at a time. It is strictly first-come, first-served.
If that sounds like you, just click the register button for the Mentorship Edition:*
Self-Publishing Roadmap Mentorship Edition including the course and all bonuses from the Standard Edition plus 6 hours of one-on-one coaching to strategize, position, produce and market your book. (Fee is payable as $416.17 per month for 6 months.) *After receiving your first monthly payment for the Mentorship program, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire to help me determine—at my sole discretion—if you’re a good fit for this program. Any applicants not admitted to the Mentorship course will have their deposit refunded immediately. |
$2,497.00 |
To book your place in the course, just click the “Register” button for the Edition and payment plan you choose above. That will take you to a page where you can make a secure payment using a credit card or Paypal account.
Once you sign up, here’s what’s going to happen:
Ready to get started? Just hit the “Register” button for the Edition you decide is right for you.
And of course, you’re completely taken care of with a 100% satisfaction guarantee:
You have no risk with this purchase. If you decide within 30 days of paying your tuition that this isn’t the right one for you, just let me know and you’ll receive a complete, no-questions-asked refund.
In other words, if you don’t love this class, I’ll buy it back from you.
Thanks for joining me in the Self-Publishing Roadmap. I’m very proud of this training program, and I know that there’s nothing else like it anywhere.
As you work through the lessons, I’m confident they’ll help you take your book publishing to a whole new level. That’s why I’m backing up your purchase with a risk-free guarantee.
But most important, I want you to know that I’m committed to helping you make the most of your opportunity. I can’t wait to get started—I’ll see you inside,
Joel Friedlander
TheBookDesigner
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