What is Simply Self-Publish?
Simply Self-Publish is the definitive course on how to successfully self-publish your novel. Over 10 weeks, tutor Debbie Young will help take you from indie novice to self-pub expert. From advice on creating a marketing plan and website to vital knowledge of how to produce eBooks and paperbacks to a professional standard, we’ll equip you with skills that will stay with you long after the course ends – supporting you to build a successful self-publishing career.
What is included in the course?
We have two pathways available for the course: FULL and CORE.
For the FULL version of the course, you will receive:
- Weekly detailed feedback from Debbie
- Weekly live webinars with Debbie to learn more about that week’s topic and ask questions
- Weekly online tutorial content & pre-recorded video lessons
- Access to Exclusive Discounts from our Partners
- 1 year’s Jericho Writers Premium Membership – access our entire library of indie-publishing content & discounts on our services
- Option to buy additional mentoring & editorial add-ons
For the CORE version of the course, you will receive:
- 1-hour Zoom consultation with Debbie at the end of the course to assess your progress to date and prepare a personalised action plan for the next stage of your self-publishing journey.
- Weekly online tutorial content & pre-recorded video lessons
- Access to Exclusive Discounts from our Partners
- 3 month’s Jericho Writers Premium Membership – access our entire library of indie-publishing content & discounts on our services
- Option to buy additional mentoring & editorial add-ons
Are there live calls included in the course?
There will be weekly live calls included in Simply Self-Publish FULL only. All calls will be recorded, so if you can’t make the live session, you’ll be able to watch the replay.
There will be no weekly calls included in Simply Self-Publish CORE.
What support will be available to me?
If you join the FULL version of the course, you will receive tutor feedback on weekly assignments and will be able to ask questions during weekly live group webinars.
If you join the CORE version of the course, you will receive peer-to-peer feedback on weekly assignments, plus tutor feedback on your end-of-course assignment only. CORE students will also receive a 1-hour one-to-one Zoom call with Debbie Young following the course.
All Simply Self-Publish students (CORE and FULL) may reach out to the Jericho Writers team at any time for additional support.
What feedback can I expect to receive during the course?
If you join the FULL version of the course, your weekly assignments will be uploaded to the online learning platform, and you will receive written feedback each week from Debbie Young. Only you will be able to access the feedback for your weekly assignments.
If you join the CORE version of the course, your end-of-course assignment will be uploaded to the online learning platform, and you will receive written feedback from Debbie Young. Only you will be able to access the feedback for your end-of-course assignment. After receiving your end-of-course assignment feedback, you may then book a 1-hour one-on-one Zoom call with Debbie to discuss the feedback and any questions you may have.
All Simply Self-Publish students (CORE and FULL) may also share their weekly assignments in the course forum for peer-to-peer feedback.
What will I get from the course?
After completing the course, you will have a cohesive self-publishing business plan to set yourself up for success, including:
- Preparing your manuscript for publication.
- Knowing which format of self-publishing is right for you.
- Briefing a designer for an eye-catching book cover.
- Knowing which different distribution options are available.
- Building your author brand and connecting with readers.
- Learning the art of author marketing for Amazon, social media and ads.
- Exploring options beyond online publishing.