Introduction & Orientation
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Accessing Course and going through the lectures (After Purchase)
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Welcome from Bill- "How to get the most out of this course" (2:46)
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Navigating the Course
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Orientation for the Course and References to "Coaching Calls" & "Comment Board"
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Introduce Yourself
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Connect with others in the course for accountability (3:38)
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The "Teachable App" option for course access on iPhone/iPad
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Rules for the Message/Comment Board
Module 1: Focusing & Positioning
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Introduction to Module 1 (0:53)
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For Memoir Writers Only (video): Watch This (6:14)
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For Fiction Writers Only (video): Watch This (8:45)
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1.0- Focusing and Positioning (6:43)
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1.1- The Problem (3:01)
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1.2- The Promise (1:19)
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1.3- The Population (4:17)
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1.4- The Prescription (6:09)
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1.5- Your Positioning (3:17)
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1.6- Your Passion (9:18)
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1.7- Your Origin Story (7:17)
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1.8- High Concept (2:35)
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1.9- Your Title (7:01)
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1.10- Your Back Cover Copy (2:54)
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Send off for Module 1 (1:47)
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Module 1- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 2: Outlining & Structuring
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Introduction to Module 2 (0:43)
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2.0- Outlining and Structuring (2:39)
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2.1- Generating Content (6:09)
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2.2- Outlining (9:27)
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2.3- Structuring (6:42)
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Module 2 Bonus: "The First Chapter Formula" (2:52)
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Send off for Module 2 (0:52)
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Module 2- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 3: Writing Quickly
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Introduction to Module 3 (0:50)
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3.0- Getting Your Book Written Quickly (5:24)
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3.1- Quick Writing 1: "The Five Minute Method" (2:42)
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3.2- Quick Writing 2: "The Timed-Writing Method" (1:55)
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3.3- "The Non-Stop Non-Edit Method" (2:52)
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3.4- "The Index Card Method" (1:49)
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3.5- "The Post-It Dictation Method" (3:42)
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3.6- "The Scheduled Writing Method" (1:27)
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3.7- Finding Your Writing Rituals (5:52)
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3.8- One Action Per Day (1:20)
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3.9- Blog Your Book (4:36)
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3.10- "The Solution-Oriented Method" (3:46)
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3.11- "The Promise Accountability Method" (4:20)
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3.12- "The Ship Date Method" (4:25)
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3.13- Antidotes to Writing Poisons (8:53)
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Send off for Module 3 (0:45)
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Module 3- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 4: Writing Well
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Introduction to Module 4 (0:50)
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4.0- Learning to Write Well (2:12)
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4.1- Finding Your Writing Voice (6:13)
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4.2- Model on Good Writing (3:03)
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4.3- Storytelling (8:43)
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4.4- Most Writing is Rewriting (3:16)
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Send off for Module 4 (0:22)
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Module 4- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 5: Platform
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Introduction to Module 5 (0:33)
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5.0- Creating Your Platform (6:50)
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5.1- Elements of Platform (4:38)
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5.2- Expanding Your Platform (8:28)
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5.3- Platform Evidence (1:58)
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Send off for Module 5 (0:29)
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Module 5- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
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Module 5 Bonus: "Building a Connection and Credibility Page" (12:16)
Module 6: Proposal
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Introduction to Module 6 (0:36)
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6.0- "Why a Proposal?" (5:16)
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6.1- Elements of Proposals (7:16)
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6.2- Cover Page (0:48)
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6.3- Introduction & Overview (2:28)
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6.4- Chapter Summaries (1:22)
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6.5- Manuscript Specifications (1:49)
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6.6- Platform Statement (1:29)
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6.7- Competitive Titles (2:14)
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6.8- Marketing Plan (1:34)
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6.9- Writing Samples (2:27)
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6.10- Platform Evidence (3:26)
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Send off for Module 6 (1:05)
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Module 6- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 7: Landing an Agent/Publisher
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Introduction to Module 7 (0:35)
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7.0- "When Do You Need An Agent?" (4:39)
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7.1- How To Find An Agent (5:21)
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7.2- Query Letters (5:10)
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7.3- How To Land An Agent (5:09)
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7.4- Approaching Publishers (3:22)
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7.5- Money Issues (9:01)
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Send off for Module 7 (0:19)
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Module 7- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
Module 8: Directions for Publication
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Introduction to Module 8 (0:36)
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8.0- Directions for Publication (12:11)
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8.1- Self-Publishing Print Book (6:53)
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8.2- Self-Publishing an "E-Book" (6:14)
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8.3- Traditional Publishing "Small Press" (3:53)
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8.4- Traditional Publishing "Big Press" (4:01)
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Modal 8 Bonus: Serializing your book before publication to get feedback
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Send off for Module 8 (1:06)
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Module 8- All Worksheets, Slides, and Audio Files (Condensed in Zip Files)
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Source for e-book and self-published print book templates
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Book cover design site
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Using "Gumroad" to self-publish
Bonus- Recorded Coaching Session with Bill (2017-2021)
More Bonuses!
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Model on Success: Shelle Rose Charvet on getting a book published
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Model on Success: Dennis Palumbo on overcoming writer's block
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Two non-lawyers talk about copyright and how to avoid getting sued (audio)
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How Bill got started writing and publishing books (audio)
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For Fiction and Memoir Writers (audio)
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Permission request form for use of others' copyrighted material (PDF)
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A Friend in The Book Business (e-Book)
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The "10 P's" to Getting Your Book Written and Published (PDF)
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The 3 Top Reasons Agents and Publishers Reject a Book (audio)
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Podcast Interview with Bill - "How to Get Your Book Written and Published"
1st Bonus Mini-Course: "Becoming a Recognized Expert"
2nd Bonus Mini-Course: "Freeing 3+ Hours in Your Week"
