Simply Self-Publish tutor information

Simply Self-Publish tutor information

Who is the tutor and what is their experience?
Self-publishing expert Debbie Young is the author of thirteen novels, two of which have been shortlisted for the prestigious BookBrunch Selfies Award for best independently-published adult fiction in the UK. She now combines licensing selective rights for her books to various publishers, including Boldwood Books, DP Verlag, and Saga Egmont, while continuing to self-publish. Debbie has more than eight years’ experience as Commissioning Editor of the Alliance of Independent Authors’ daily self-publishing advice blog. She is also an Ambassador for ALLi and has written several books of advice for indie authors.

Can I meet the tutor before committing?
You can book a 20 minute one-to-one video call with Debbie Young for just £20. We know how important it is to feel comfortable and confident when committing to a writing course, so these sessions are designed so you can run your book idea past an expert tutor and get honest, professional guidance on two crucial questions: is this a book worth pursuing right now? and if so, is this the right course to help you with your publishing journey?
If you do go on to join us on Simply Self-Publish, this session fee will be credited towards the course cost.

Am I able to work with this tutor in other capacities?
Debbie offers mentoring, which is a bespoke service designed to be flexible and fit with the different needs and writing stages of each author who contacts us. As an expert in self-publishing and author marketing, Debbie loves sharing this knowledge and supporting authors in their careers. 
Debbie also offers a Self-Publish Review service, which is perfect for authors who have already self-published and would like direct feedback and advice on their progress. Feedback can include how the book is presented (e.g., your cover and blurb), marketing, self-publishing a series, and what to do if sales are low.


If you have any further questions about the Simply Self-Publish you can book a call with a member of the team here, or you can get in touch with the team at courses@jerichowriters.com.

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