OVERCOMER'S PUBLISHING ACADEMY
COURSE CURRICULUM
Mastering Amazon KDP and Beyond: Profiting from Low, Medium, and Children's Book Publishing
1
Getting Started and Building Foundations
Module 1: Introduction to Self-Publishing
- Welcome And Introduction to Self Publishing
- How this Course will Run
- Why Choose Self-Publishing?
- Some Key Terms
- What we are Publishing
- Road Map to Self Publishing
- Setting Realistic Goals
Module 2: Market Research and Niche Selection
- Where to Start your Research
- Keyword Search: Optimizing Search Terms for Books
- Competition Analysis: Assessing Rivals in the Book Market
- Understanding Book Content: Delving Deeper into Book Material
- Book Categories: Navigating Genres and Themes
- More Book Research: Expanding Knowledge and Insights
- Finding 7 Keywords: Identifying Key Terms
- Researching the UK Market
- Best Seller Research and Free Research Method
- Moving Forward
Module 3: Brand Development and Marketing Strategies
- Choosing a Pen Name
- Building a Long-Term Author Brand Strategy
- Creating a Compelling Author Brand By Designing Visually Appealing Book Covers
- Week 1 Final Word
2
Crafting Your Content
Module 4: Content Creation and Enhancement
- Welcome to Week Two
- Bleed and No Bleed
- Canva Basic Walk Through
- Creating a Line Interior
- Creating a Square Interior
- Pre-made KDP Interiors
- Using Pre-made Planner
- How to use ChatGpt to Write Book
- Illustrate Children's Book with Leonardo AI
- Formatting Children's Book
- MidJourney Coloring Book
- Quote Coloring Book
- Upscale AI Images
- Fixing Coloring Pages with Canva AI
- Final Video and Action Step
3
Crafting Your Content Continues
- Welcome to Week Three
- More Ideas About Branding
- Creating Children's Book with Consistent Characters
- How to Write Short Stories with AI
- How to Export Short Stories as PDF
- How to Create Ebook for Short Stories with Designrr
- How to Merge PDF
- How to write High Content Book with AI
- How to Create Word Search Book
- How to use The Publishers Vault
- How to Hire Interior Designer
- Action Step
4
Cover Design Techniques For Effective Branding
Module 5: Book Covers and Publishing Fundamentals
Research for Success:
- Welcome to Week 4: Exploring Cover Design Strategies
- Decoding Branding: A Guide to Understanding Cover Design
- Essential Elements of a Great Cover Design
- Recognizing Good and Bad Covers
- Essential Elements You Need Before Creating a Book Cover
- Guide to Hiring a Book Cover Designer on Fiverr
- Crafting Your Front Cover
- Creating Compelling Images for Your Book Cover
- Mastering the Art of Designing Complete Book Covers
- Reflecting on Week 4: Final Thoughts and Action Steps
5
Book Publishing Metadata
Module 6: Amazon KDP Operations and Scaling Basics
- Welcome to Week 5: Metadata
- Amazon Titles and Subtitles: Dos and Don'ts
- Mastering Book Descriptions: Crafting Captivating Blurbs
- Dos and Don'ts for Amazon's Seven Keywords: Maximizing Effectiveness
- Amazon Categories Part 2: Advanced Strategies
- ASIN and ISBN: Differences, Functions & How to Get Them
- Google Fonts and License: Usage Guidelines
- Creative Safeguard: Navigating Copyright Law in the Digital Age
- The Power of Metadata for Successful Book Publishing
- Book Format Structure: Guidelines and Best Practices
- Book Formatting Services: Hire a Pro!
- Accelerate Your Success: Week 5 Wrap-Up and Lead Magnet!
6
From Mockup to Lead Magnet to Amazon KDP Upload
Module 7: Mockup, Lead Magnet
- Welcome to Week 6: Embracing Progress
- Creating Free Promotional Mockups with Canva
- Free DIY Book Design Mockup Tutorial
- Cheap Promotional Fiverr Mockup
- Mastering Lead Magnet Creation and Email Collection with System.io
Module 8: Your Guide to Uploading Your Book to Amazon KDP
- Setting Up Your Amazon KDP Account
- Data Gathering for Amazon KDP Book Upload
- Amazon KDP Upload Guide: Part 1
- Amazon KDP Upload Guide: Part 2 - Finalizing Your Submission
- Week 6 Wrap-Up
7
Establishing Your Presence
Module 9: Setting Up KDP Author Central and Social Media Presence
- Welcome to Week 7: Exposing People to Your Brand
- Generating Shareable Links from Your System (Lead Magnet)
- Creating QR Codes
- Designing Your Logo with AI
- Designing Your Logo with Canva
- Setting up KDP Author Central Page
- Leveraging Social Media
Module 10: Author Support Toolbox
- Universal Link Setup
- KDP Book Review Link
- A Plus Content Integration
- Amazon Kindle Book Formatting from PDF
- Uploading Kindle Book to Amazon KDP
- KDP Free Promotion Activation
- Review Services Enhancement
8
Analytics, Community Building, and Future Trends
Module 10: Ads, Analytics, Optimization, and Future Trends
- KDP General Walk Through
- Basic Book Launch Plan
- Introductions To Amazon Ads
- Running Automatic Ads on KDP
- Running Manuel Ads on KDP
- Running ASIN Ads on KDP
- Optimizing Amazon KDP Ads
- How to Create Social Media Videos with Canva
Module 11: Advance Topics and Conclusion
- How to Publish Your Audiobook
- Selling Physical Copies of Your Book on Gumroad
- Hiring Virtual Assistance
- Securing Your Amazon KDP Accounts
- Conclusion and Staying Ahead of the Curve
Frequently Asked Questions
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