Introduction to Publishing - Learn Online with QWC

How does a manuscript go from a pile of pages to a finished book?
Whether working with a trade publisher or going it alone, focusing on print or digital media, navigating the world of contemporary publishing can be daunting for new and emerging writers. Following the unique journeys of three successful Queensland authors—John Birmingham, Rachel Amphlett, and Krissy Kneen—this course explores the essential knowledge writers need to confidently engage with both trade (or traditional) and independent (or self) publishing industries. Give yourself a terrific opportunity to find your audience.

In this course, you will learn:

How trade and independent publishing models work
How publishers turn a manuscript into a finished product
What the elements of book design are, and how they communicate to the reader
How to build a sustainable career as a trade, independent, or hybrid author
What to look for in contracts, what the warning signs are, and when to walk away.