اَللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْنَا مَا يَنْفَعُنَا وَانْفَعْنَا بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنَا وَزِدْنَا عِلْمَاO Allah, help us learn what is beneficial to us, help us benefit from what You have enabled us to learn, and increase our knowledge.
I have a story...How do I get it out?
I want you to succeed because a good book is a win for all Muslim children. - Ndaa Hassan, Best-Selling Author
Calling all aspiring Muslim authors! Unlock the power of self-publishing and embark on an extraordinary literary journey with this exclusive masterclass. Discover the untold stories within you and learn how to navigate the self-publishing landscape with confidence and finesse.
From developing a captivating manuscript to designing eye-catching book covers, from leveraging distribution channels to mastering marketing strategies tailored to the Muslim community, this masterclass is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge I have acquired over the years as a self-published Muslim author. Join me and be part of a vibrant community of Muslim writers, empowering each other to leave a profound literary legacy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Introduction to self-publishing and its advantages for Muslim authors.
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Developing a Strong Manuscript: developing and editing a well-written and compelling manuscript.
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Designing an Eye-Catching Book: Discuss the importance of a visually appealing book and the process of illustration.
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Formatting and Layout: the fundamentals of formatting and layout for self-published books and the various forms of formatting for printing and e-books
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Printing, Publishing and Distribution Channels: introduction to the various self-publishing and distribution platforms suitable for Muslim authors.
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Marketing and Promoting Your Book: discuss strategies, timings and techniques to effectively market and promote self-published books for the Muslim market.
DATE AND TIME:
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Saturday, September 16th, 2023 • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
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Sunday, September 17th, 2023 • 11:00 AM -12:30 PM CST
FAQs:
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Will this be recorded? Yes, it will be; however, I highly encourage you to sign up for LIVE attendance as this will allow you to engage with other fellow authors and ask questions.
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I am unable to attend on this date, when is the next time the course will be offered? The Self-Publishing MasterClass will be offered once a year. I hope you can join us for next year's masterclass.
WAIT, THERES MORE! I want you to succeed because a good book is a win for all Muslim children. I'm basically giving you everything I know so far so you can go out and publish your amazing story that's living in your heart! Here's what I will also be sharing, inshallah.
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Access to a private WhatsApp group for all aspiring authors to gather and bounce off of each other's ideas, and experiences and easily ask questions - and yes, I will be on there to help answer as well.
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Some of my favorite editors to work with
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Access to a list of some of my favorite illustrators
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How to setup and run an Amazon page for your book
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Distributors around the globe
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Some of the mistakes I made that cost me $$$ and how you can avoid those too.