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427 E Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
United States

719-520-1899

PUBLISHING BASICS

PUBLISHING BASICS
INSTRUCTOR: BETH ILER

Recommended for ages 18+

Are you ready to turn your manuscript into a published book? Join our 4-week publishing course and learn what you need to know about getting your work into readers' hands—without falling victim to publishing scams.

What You'll Learn:

First half of class: Traditional Publishing Mastery
• How to research and target the right agents and publishers
• Crafting compelling query letters and book proposals
• Understanding contracts, advances, and royalties
• Navigating the submission and revision process
• Timeline expectations and industry standards

Second half of class: Independent Publishing Success
• Self-publishing platforms: pros, cons, and best practices
• Professional editing, cover design, and formatting essentials
• Marketing strategies that actually work for indie authors
• Distribution channels and pricing strategies
• Building your author platform

Throughout the course:
We'll arm you with knowledge to spot and avoid:
• Vanity publishers
• Editing services that overcharge
• Marketing schemes that promise unrealistic results
• Contract red flags in both traditional and indie publishing

Whether you're dreaming of being on the bestseller list or seeing your book in bookstores or want the creative control of indie publishing, this course will give you the tools to make informed decisions and protect your work.

MATERIALS
Please bring your favorite note-taking supplies, i.e. notebook, pen, tablet or laptop.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Beth Iler is an independent editor, journalist, and author with a BS in Journalism and an MA in Publishing. With over ten years of editing experience, she brings versatility and precision to every project. She enjoys hiking, going to poetry slams, and Swedish metal concerts. She reads way too many books at one time, from poetry to weird medical non-fiction. But her true love is fantasy and myths.