Author You! Write A Book & Publish It With Free Tools

Learn to format a book manuscript, and self-publish online to major platforms using free tools and services.
What you'll learn:
Format a book manuscript
Make a book cover
Publish your book online at major retailers
Use marketing tools to help readers find your book
Requirements:
You need a computer with internet access, and the ability to install free software onto it
Download and install the free word processing software: LibreOffice
Download and install the free image editing software: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
Create a free author's account online at: Draft2Digital
No experience needed with any of the software or services
Description:
The Author: You! course is designed to take you through each step of formatting and publishing a book online. The software and services used for this course are all free for anyone to access and utilize. The goal of this course is to show you a simple, effective way to self-publish your own book, without requiring prior knowledge or experience. All you need to complete this course is a computer with internet access that you can install free software onto.Throughout this course, you will learn how to:Create and format a book manuscriptMake your own book coverList your completed book online at major retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, & More!)Offer a print-on-demand version of your bookUse free tools and services to assist your book-marketing effortsIf you have always wanted to write your own book, but you weren't sure where to begin, or feel like you lack the necessary experience with using computers, you can rest assured, as this course will guide you through each step. It aims to make the process as simple as possible, so even if it is your first time, you can succeed by following along. There are also optional lectures included in this course if you wish to learn even more.It is easier than ever to write and publish your own books online, thanks to free software and services available to authors. Come take advantage of these easy-to-follow steps, and before you know it, you'll be able to share your story with readers all around the world.
Who this course is for:
Beginner writers who have no prior experience working in word processing software, and want to learn a simple way to create a book manuscript.
Authors who want to learn to make their own book covers, but lack experience or knowledge of image editing software.
Hobbyist writers who want to learn to use free tools and services to write and publish books, without the upfront costs of purchasing paid software.
Authors who are interested in learning to use a single publishing platform that can distribute their books to major online marketplaces on their behalf, and help authors simplify management of their book's presence across all storefronts.
Homepage

https://www.udemy.com/course/author-you/