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PUBLISHING II - BWR202

  • Duration (approx) 100 hours
  • Qualification Statement of Attainment

Course Description

Learn to Self-Publish Adult Fiction Books: Write, Publish, Sell

  • Online adult fiction course. Flexible start date. Self-paced. No deadlines. 8 lessons. 
  • Learn to edit, perfect and self-publish fiction books for adults.
  • Apply your knowledge - Extensive writing exercises. Expert tutor feedback. 
  • Become a self-published writer, vlogger, blogger. Focus on adult fiction.
  • Study for personal interest or professional development.

Lesson Structure

There are 8 lessons in this course:

1. The Publishing Process for Fiction for Adults 

  • Stages of the publishing process, from writing through to publishing the final product
  • Overview of non-fiction genres
  • Overview of fiction genres
  • Defining subgenre
  • Types of stories and their word count, including novellas and short stories
  • How word counts vary with genre
  • Graphic novels
  • Defining world building

2. Law and Publishing Fiction

  • Copyright 
  • Public domain
  • Defamation
  • Criminal libel 
  • Author's agents
  • Vanity press vs self-publishing
  • Contract law and types of contract
  • Creative control
  • Scams

3. Ethics and Morality in Fiction Genres

  • Culture
  • Diversity in fiction
  • Writing diverse characters
  • Sensitivity readers
  • Religious content and niche publishing
  • Content and ratings
  • Censorship
  • Right to privacy
  • Manipulation of digital images

4. Production Systems I: Costing and Constructing a Book

  • Understanding production costs
  • Costs for website, social media, and software
  • Costing out creative services, including art & design and editorial
  • Printing and distribution costs
  • Self-publishing print books, eBooks. 
  • Hybrid publishing
  • Assisted publishing
  • eBook production processes
  • Digital file formats
  • Releasing foreign language editions

5. Production Systems II: Editing and Perfecting a Book

  • Developing and editing the manuscript
  • Line editing, copy editing, and proofreading
  • Manuscript critiques and beta reading
  • Front and back matter requirements
  • Categorisation, sales, and coding, including ISBN, BIC, and BISAC

6. Layout for Print Media 

  • Page layout for books
  • Selecting a font
  • Page setup for working with books
  • Layout for magazines and news sheets
  • Offset printing
  • Binding
  • Graphic designers

7. Media Advertising for Self-Published Fiction

  • Establishing the market
  • Retail and distribution
  • Print advertising, including reviews, catalogues, and bookmarks
  • Public relations activities
  • Social media presence

8. Marketing and Distribution Systems and Author Promotion

  • Writers’ groups and cross-promotion
  • Print distribution
  • Local author promotions
  • eBook distribution
  • Sales and marketing for self-published authors
  • Book trailers
  • Marketing a publication
  • Using a website for self-promotion

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

AIMS

  • Explain the stages and general timeline for self-publishing a fiction book.
  • Discuss different types of genres and how they affect expectations for a fiction book.
  • Discuss word counts and their relationship to genre.
  • Explain the basics of law in relation to self-publishing fiction.
  • Explain the basics of ethics and morality in relation to publishing fiction.
  • Describe the production systems of self-publishing from writing to printing.
  • Discuss layout and design requirements for self-published print media.
  • Discuss ways to sell self-published fiction.
  • Discuss author promotion methods through print and website media.

 

Why Study Adult Fiction Publishing?

The adult fiction market is a large portion of the publishing industry.  In recent years, there has been a growth in the sales of adult fiction. We see romances, fantasies, romantasy, historical fiction, dystopian novels, scary and horror stories. Trends and fashions come and go, but the adult fiction market continues to grow and expand. This is why studying a course focussing specifically on adult fiction publishing is a good idea.

This course will provide you with a specific focus in adult fiction. It is a great addition to your CV. Consider studying this course to expand your knowledge of the publishing industry and for CPD (professional development).

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for –

  • People working in the publishing industry who want to gain specialised training in adult publishing.
  • Writers who want to self-publish their adult fiction.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

During the course, you will learn more about –

  • Print and electronic publishing
  • Law
  • Ethics
  • Production Systems
  • Layout of books
  • Advertising
  • Marketing

Who are the Writing Tutors on the Course?

The course was written and developed by international writers and tutors, including –

John Mason - author of over 150 books, 2000+ articles, for a range of publishers including Simon and Schuster, Landlinks Press (CSIRO Publishing), Harper Collins and Hyland House.

Rosemary Davies – Horticultural writer and presenter. Full time columnist with the Herald and Weekly Times for years.  Worked for a number of companies in writing and publications.

Tracey Jones – Psychologist and writer. Course writer and developer for over 25 years. Fiction writer, particularly interested in supernatural fiction and folklore.

How does the course work?

The course requires around 100 hours of study.  It is made up of lessons. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback. You can also contact your tutor with any questions throughout the course.

So, what next?

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Meet some of our academics

Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .
Cheryl McLardyA scientist, teacher, writer and animal scientist, with more than 20 years experience including: Sports Horse Stud Groom, Stable Manager, Yard Manager, Equine industrial Training Manager, FE Distance Learning Manager. Cheryl has travelled widely, working in England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand; and is now based in Scotland. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Higher National Diploma in Horse Management, and a City and Guilds Teaching Certificate.
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.

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