One Month Certificate course on ” Book Publishing for the Academic Community

Bharat Digital Academy (BDA), a unit of Bharat Learning Solutions (P) Ltd. (Registered with the Government of India), is organising a ” (Online).

• Dates: 15 July to 13 August 2024
• Time:   7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Class two day in a week : Monday and Tuesday

Week-1

• Session 1: Prepares the Computer and the Phone for Writing and Publishing
• Session 2: Formatting Paperback Books

Week-2

• Session 3: Reference Management Tools
• Session 4: Designing Cover Pages for eBooks and Paperbacks

Week-3

• Session 5: Formatting eBooks
• Session 6: Copyright, Copyleft, ISBN, etc.

Week-4

• Session 7: Publishing Books on Self-Publishing Platforms
• Session 8: Marketing and Distribution

Promotion Techniques:

• Ways to Promote Your Books
• Showcasing Books on Author’s Websites and Blogs
• Selling Books Through Online Shopping Sites

Final Exam:

• Date: 13 August 2024
• Format: Multiple Choice Questions, Practical Assignments

Learning Outcomes:

• By the end of Week 4, participants will be able to:
• Prepare their computers and phones for efficient manuscript preparation and publishing.
• Format manuscripts for both paperback and eBooks.
• Design professional cover pages.
• Manage references using Zotero.
• Understand the intricacies of copyright, ISBN, and Creative Commons licenses.
• Publish books on various self-publishing platforms.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote and distribute their books effectively.

Course Material:

• Software Required:
• Libra Office Writer
• Zotero
• Cover Design Tools (Canva, Adobe Spark, etc.)
• Reading Material:
• Selected articles and book chapters on self-publishing
• Templates and Examples:
• Manuscript templates
• Cover page templates
• Marketing plan templates

Additional Resources:

• Online Forums and Communities:
• Links to relevant online forums and communities for peer support and networking.
• Video Tutorials:
• Access to pre-recorded video tutorials on key topics covered in the course.
• Instructor Office Hours:
• Weekly office hours for one-on-one support and questions.

This structured syllabus will ensure that participants gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in self-book publishing, preparing them to successfully publish their academic works.