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Rapid Book Writing and Publishing (2021 Launch)

Introduction & Orientation

Accessing Course and going through the lectures (After Purchase)
Orientation for the Course (4:46)
Welcome from Bill- "How to get the most out of this course" (6:28)
Connect with others in the course for accountability (3:38)
Navigating the Course
Introduce Yourself
Coaching Call Schedule
Get the "Teachable App" for course access on iPhone/iPad
Accountability Connections

Module 1: Focusing & Positioning

Introduction to Module 1 (0:53)
For Memoir Writers Only (video): Watch This (6:14)
For Fiction Writers Only (video): Watch This (8:45)
1.0- Focusing and Positioning (6:43)
1.1- The Problem (3:01)
1.2- The Promise (1:19)
1.3- The Population (4:17)
1.4- The Prescription (6:09)
1.5- Your Positioning (3:17)
1.6- Your Passion (9:18)
1.7- Your Origin Story (7:17)
1.8- High Concept (2:35)
1.9- Your Title (7:01)
1.10- Your Back Cover Copy (2:54)
Send off for Module 1 (1:47)
Module 1- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 2: Outlining & Structuring

Introduction to Module 2 (0:43)
2.0- Outlining and Structuring (2:39)
2.1- Generating Content (6:09)
2.2- Outlining (9:27)
2.3- Structuring (6:42)
Module 2 Bonus: "The First Chapter Formula" (2:52)
Send off for Module 2 (0:52)
Module 2- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 3: Writing Quickly

Introduction to Module 3 (0:50)
3.0- Getting Your Book Written Quickly (5:24)
3.1- Quick Writing 1: "The Five Minute Method" (2:42)
3.2- Quick Writing 2: "The Timed-Writing Method" (1:55)
3.3- "The Non-Stop Non-Edit Method" (2:52)
3.4- "The Index Card Method" (1:49)
3.5- "The Post-It Dictation Method" (3:42)
3.6- "The Scheduled Writing Method" (1:27)
3.7- Finding Your Writing Rituals (5:52)
3.8- One Action Per Day (1:20)
3.9- Blog Your Book (4:36)
3.10- "The Solution-Oriented Method" (3:46)
3.11- "The Promise Accountability Method" (4:20)
3.12- "The Ship Date Method" (4:25)
3.13- Antidotes to Writing Poisons (8:53)
Send off for Module 3 (0:45)
Module 3- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 4: Writing Well

Introduction to Module 4 (0:50)
4.0- Learning to Write Well (2:12)
4.1- Finding Your Writing Voice (6:13)
4.2- Model on Good Writing (3:03)
4.3- Storytelling (8:43)
4.4- Most Writing is Rewriting (3:16)
Send off for Module 4 (0:22)
Module 4- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 5: Platform

Introduction to Module 5 (0:33)
5.0- Creating Your Platform (6:50)
5.1- Elements of Platform (4:38)
5.2- Expanding Your Platform (8:28)
5.3- Platform Evidence (1:58)
Send off for Module 5 (0:29)
Module 5- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 5 Bonus: "Building a Connection and Credibility Page" (12:16)

Module 6: Proposal

Introduction to Module 6 (0:36)
6.0- "Why a Proposal?" (5:16)
6.1- Elements of Proposals (7:16)
6.2- Cover Page (0:48)
6.3- Introduction & Overview (2:28)
6.4- Chapter Summaries (1:22)
6.5- Manuscript Specifications (1:49)
6.6- Platform Statement (1:29)
6.7- Competitive Titles (2:14)
6.8- Marketing Plan (1:34)
6.9- Writing Samples (2:27)
6.10- Platform Evidence (3:26)
Send off for Module 6 (1:05)
Module 6- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 7: Landing an Agent/Publisher

Introduction to Module 7 (0:35)
7.0- "When Do You Need An Agent?" (4:39)
7.1- How To Find An Agent (5:21)
7.2- Query Letters (5:10)
7.3- How To Land An Agent (5:09)
7.4- Approaching Publishers (3:22)
7.5- Money Issues (9:01)
Send off for Module 7 (0:19)
Module 7- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)

Module 8: Directions for Publication

Introduction to Module 8 (0:36)
8.0- Directions for Publication (12:11)
8.1- Self-Publishing Print Book (6:53)
8.2- Self-Publishing an "E-Book" (6:14)
8.3- Traditional Publishing "Small Press" (3:53)
8.4- Traditional Publishing "Big Press" (4:01)
Modal 8 Bonus: Serializing your book before publication to get feedback
Send off for Module 8 (1:06)
Module 8- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Source for e-book and self-published print book templates
Book cover design site
Using "Gumroad" to self-publish

Coaching Sessions

Recorded Coaching Call- August 8, 2021 (87:49)
Recorded Coaching Call- July 24, 2021 (89:54)
Recorded Coaching Call- June 26, 2021 (91:28)
Recorded Coaching Call- June 19, 2021 (89:49)
List Your Book
Coaching Call Archives (2017 to 2019)

More Bonuses!

Model on Success: Shelle Rose Charvet on getting a book published
Model on Success: Dennis Palumbo on overcoming writer's block
Two non-lawyers talk about copyright and how to avoid getting sued (audio)
How Bill got started writing and publishing books (audio)
For Fiction and Memoir Writers (audio)
Permission request form for use of others' copyrighted material (PDF)
A Friend in The Book Business (e-Book)
The "10 P's" to Getting Your Book Written and Published (PDF)
The 3 Top Reasons Agents and Publishers Reject a Book (audio)
Podcast Interview with Bill - "How to Get Your Book Written and Published"

Bonus Mini-Course: "Becoming a Recognized Expert"

The Components of Creating an Expert (14:17)
The "V.I.P. Model" of Becoming a Recognized Expert (8:08)
Building a Connection and Credibility Page (12:16)

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