Session 2: Author ~ Writing a Book ~ Housekeeping and Re-cap My questions Your questions: APE, about publishing? On writing books What is a book? Introducing CreateSpace. Project updates Homework LLA 0104,

Housekeeping/Re-Cap It’s a whole new season. This class is meant to be very practical and project-driven. Although in publishing it yourself, you need to assume several roles, you keep control of your creative work and get to lay your own foundation for what could become a serious source of income. Once you get some experience, it will probably become clearer whether you want to focus on being an author, publisher, or entrepreneur! You can do this thing! 2LLA 0104,

My Questions 1.Are you clear on the platform you’re going to use? 2.Do you have your Amazon account yet? 3.Have you looked at CreateSpace and KDP? 4.Have you made progress on the plans for your project? 3LLA 0104,

Your Questions 1.How do I find and select the best tools for my project? There are so many to choose from. 2.What about copyrighting my work? 3.Where can I find an illustrator for my children’s book? 4.Can I embed videos into my book? 5.Where can I find artwork to use in my book? 6.Where can I get answers for grammar and usage questions? It’s been awhile since I took English. For answers and information on these questions, see touchwoodpress.com/faqs. touchwoodpress.com/faqs 4LLA 0104,

On Writing Books Why Is It So Hard? Or, Is It? o Vision for the story o Organization o Getting it done. So You Want To Write a Book (video) Authors on Writing (video) Authors on Self-Publishing (video) 5LLA 0104,

What is a book? LLA 0104, Traditionally published books include fundamental elements that make them stand out, including a thoroughly edited manuscript, a cover and interior that capture the book’s genre, and an eBook version to reach digital readers.

Physical Elements 7

Content Elements 8 Covers o Front cover, or Cover 1 o Back cover, or Cover 4 o What about Covers 2 and 3? o Spine Bindings o Hard cover bindings o Soft cover bindings o Other bindings Front Matter o Blurbs o Title page o Copyright page o Acknowledgments o Epigrams, etc. Epigrams Back Matter o Index o Sources o Further information o Advertising Text o Simple, straight text o Chapters and parts o Complex page-for-page layouts Art, Photos, Illustrations o Line art o Half-tones o Illustrations o Photographs Intangibles

Textbooks are the hardest to produce. Math in Our World was the Number One K-12 math series in The lower the grade, the more complex and expensive ($/pg) was the book. An army of designers and illustrators worked to get these books out in a two-year cycle. 9

Publishing in the 90s Personal COBOL for Windows was a 350- page, 6x9, soft-cover book with a 3.5” diskette tucked in a plastic envelope adhered to the inside back cover. Set up an early e- commerce website and starting selling them to students for $99. 10

In the 2000s, BookSurge became CreateSpace. 11

CreateSpace, for the self-publisher in everyone. LLA 0104, Independent Publishing with CreateSpace, An Amazon Company Free and Easy Tools Do-it-yourself and finish fast with tools like Interior Reviewer, Cover Creator, Preview, and Image Gallery.Interior ReviewerCover CreatorPreview Higher Royalties Place more in your pocket with some of the best economics in the industry. View Earning Royalties video.economicsEarning Royalties Comprehensive Book Services Get the help you need to complete your book with our affordable design, editing, and marketing services.designediting marketing Always Available Your work is manufactured to meet demand, so your title is always in stock. There are no upfront costs and no need to carry inventory.manufactured Wide Distribution Options Reach readers for free. Make your book available through Amazon.com, Amazon Europe, your own eStore, Kindle, and Expanded Distribution options.Amazon.comAmazon EuropeeStoreKindleExpanded Distribution Help when you need it Get answers fast over the phone, by , or join our Community and discuss your ideas, questions, and more with folks just like you.phone Community

Member Dashboard LLA 0104,

Project Homepage LLA 0104,

Project Updates 1.Professional Manuals 2.Children’s Book 3.Cooking Book 4.Memoir 5.Articles/Blog? 6.Medical 7.Textbook/Scholarly Papers 8.How-to blog/book on marketing 15LLA 0104,

Homework 1.Writing: Get to work! 2.Your favorite authors: What’s so special about their writing? 3.Get that Amazon account! 4.Sign up for CreateSpace. Self-tour. 5.Visit touchwoodpress.com/piy. Password: Use the Forum.touchwoodpress.com/piy 6.Bring 2-3 questions to class. 7.Bring something to show and tell. LLA 0104,