Welcome to the Nonfiction Book Publishing Master Course and Certification for Virtual Author Assistants
Learn step-by-step processes to professionally publish nonfiction books and meet publishing industry standards, so you can provide valuable book publishing support services to your author-clients.
Six Course Modules to Transform You into a Self-Publishing Pro
Module One: Publishing Business Essentials
Learn how to research and launch a publishing company, how to set up business fundamentals, and basic legal items like copyrights, trademarks, etc.
Module 2: Editors, Beta Readers, and Book Endorsements
Learn the editing options available for authors, how to find beta readers, how to leverage the author’s community of influence, how to request book endorsements from well-known authors, and how to build a book launch team.
Module 3: Book Printing and Distribution to Libraries and Bookstores
Discover how to work with Print on Demand (POD) printers, how to choose non-POD printers when needed, how to help authors become Amazon direct sellers, how to set up book distribution, and how to get ebooks formatted.
Module 4: Self-Publish Like a Pro
Learn how to choose from paperback and hardcover options, how to follow industry standards for book design, how to register ISBN’s, how to identify BISAC codes, and how to create meta data for the author’s book.
Module 5: Amazon Optimization to Boost Sales
Discover how to create an Author Central Account, how to research book categories, how to set up pre-orders, how to optimize Amazon to increase visibility and sales, and how to get book reviews on Amazon.
Module 6: Proven Book Launch Strategies
Learn how to optimize the author’s website, get authors booked on podcasts, leverage the author’s community of influence, and utilize proven marketing strategies for a successful launch.
Stephanie Chandler
Course Instructor
In addition to being founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association and Writers Conference, Stephanie Chandler has authored several traditionally-published AND self-published books, has been a book publisher since 2008, and she’s a former owner of a brick-and-mortar bookstore. More importantly, she has walked in your shoes.
Through her own author career, Stephanie has received numerous awards, spoken at hundreds of events, earned six-figure corporate sponsorships, and has appeared in various media outlets including CBS MarketWatch, Entrepreneur, Wired magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, The Writer, Writer’s Digest, and more.
Stephanie started from square one, just like you. There was no magic fairy dust, no celebrities to help grow her career, and no lucky breaks. She has never been on a reality show and doesn’t have any celebrity friends!
Stephanie has done the work, step by step, and learned by trial and error. She will show you how to craft an actionable plan that gets results.
Ready to Get Certified as a Virtual Author Assistant Specializing in Book Publishing?
Here are the benefits you receive with certification:
=> Invitation to join a private group for certified author assistants. You can participate in weekly live chats with group leaders and get all your questions answered, plus connect with your peers and build lasting relationships.
=> A premium TWO-YEAR listing in our online directory of Virtual Assistants for Authors, which is promoted to our community year-round. We aim to ensure your listing will generate more than enough business opportunities to justify the cost of this program.
=> Exclusive Certified Book Publishing Professional logo, a digital asset you can post on your website and in related marketing collateral. This endorsement from the Nonfiction Authors Association sets a standard in the publishing industry, elevating your credentials.
=> Professionally-designed graphic congratulating you on becoming a certified pro and shared across our social media networks. Plus, a frame-worthy gold foil-accented certificate will be mailed to you. (US students only.)
=> Written interview with you featured in our blog and shared across our social media networks, highlighting the services you offer and reaching over 50,000 followers.
=> Access to an exclusive database of content available only to graduates of this program, including digital templates you can customize with your own logo and use with your clients.
This certification program is PACKED with value! We want to be sure you leave the program ready to grow your business and help authors expand their business, too.
Certification Student Feedback
I just wanted to let you know that I gained my first client through my posting on your website [a benefit of completed certification]. Not only is it a lucrative project, but it is the type of content I absolutely love to work with. Cheers to supporting awesome creative endeavors!
Taking the course has definitely helped with my confidence as a book marketer as my knowledge and exposure has grown. This is a great course and Stephanie is so helpful even after you’re finish you can ask her anything and she’s always ready to make suggestions. Definitely one of my best investments.
Just a quick follow-up nearly a year later to let you know that my clients are delighted with my book marketing services based on the NFAA Book Marketing Certification. I’m receiving fantastic feedback. Well worth it!
Receive Immediate Access to ALL of the Following with Registration
- Six pre-recorded video lessons averaging 90 minutes each (previously delivered live.)
- Copies of all course slides
- Digital copy of the Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan
- Author Business Startup Guide and Business Plan Template (11-page report)
- How to Land a Traditional Book Deal (13-page report)
- Self-Publishing Simplified Checklist (2-page checklist)
- Author Provitability Plan (2-page report)
- Community of Influence Worksheets (Pre-formatted worksheets)
- How to Get Your Book in Libraries (12-page report)
- Book Royalty Calculator (Pre-formatted worksheet)
- Copyright Page Example
- Audiobook Production and Distribution (3-page report)
- Beta Reader Feedback Form for Nonfiction Books (5-page report)
- How to Avoid Publishing Scams and Research Potential Publishing Service Providers (7-page report)
- Book Launch Checklist (10-page checklist)
- Sample Copyright Page and Examples
Ready to Get Certified as a Virtual Author Assistant Specializing in Book Publishing?
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR NEW STUDENTS
To celebrate the launch of the Author Assistants Academy, you can save 35% off any or all of our certification programs for a limited time. This discount also applies to optional payment plans so don’t delay!
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Book Publishing Master Course and Certification Course Rate: $1,497
(Just $973 with discount code!)
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