Publishing courses in Glasgow

LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions. In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential.  In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals. Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 16th April 2025

A masterclass in what a publisher looks for when signing an author and publishing a novel

Learn how to successfully publish your ebooks, print books and audiobooks on Amazon and other major retailers within 30 days!

The 'Self-Publishing on Amazon with Kindle Direct Publishing' course is a comprehensive guide to help individuals navigate the world of self-publishing on Amazon's Kindle platform. It covers essential topics such as finding profitable niche keywords, designing book outlines, outsourcing book writing, formatting for both eBooks and paperbacks, creating captivating book covers, the publishing process, marketing strategies, and bundling techniques. Learning Outcomes: Identify profitable niche keywords for effective book marketing. Develop compelling book outlines to guide the writing process. Understand how to outsource book writing efficiently. Format manuscripts for both eBook and paperback publication. Create eye-catching book covers that attract readers. Navigate the Kindle Direct Publishing platform for successful book publication. Implement marketing strategies to promote and sell your books. Explore techniques for bundling multiple books to boost sales. Why buy this Self Publishing On Amazon With Kindle Direct Publishing? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Self Publishing On Amazon With Kindle Direct Publishing there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? This Self Publishing On Amazon With Kindle Direct Publishing does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.  Aspiring authors looking to self-publish their books on Amazon. Entrepreneurs and content creators interested in monetizing their knowledge. Writers seeking to diversify their income through self-publishing. Anyone curious about the self-publishing process on Kindle Direct Publishing. Prerequisites This Self Publishing On Amazon With Kindle Direct Publishing was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path Self-Published Author - Earnings vary widely but can range from £1,000 to £100,000+ per year. eBook Publisher - Income depends on the number of books published and sales. Content Marketer - Median earning of £25,000 - £40,000 per year. Self-Publishing Consultant - Potential earnings of £30 - £100+ per hour. Online Course Creator - Potential earning of £25,000 - £70,000+ per year. Course Curriculum Unit 01 - Introduction Unit 01 - Introduction 00:03:00 Unit 02 - Profitable Niche Keyword Unit 02 - Profitable Niche Keyword 00:10:00 Unit 03 - Book Design Outline Unit 03 - Book Design Outline 00:08:00 Unit 04 - Have Books Written Unit 04 - Have Books Written 00:11:00 Unit 05 - eBook to Paperback Unit 05 - eBook to Paperback 00:08:00 Unit 06 - How to Format Unit 06 - How to Format 00:08:00 Unit 07 - Cover Creation Unit 07 - Cover Creation 00:05:00 Unit 08 - How To Publish Unit 08 - How To Publish 00:10:00 Unit 09 - How To Use ACX Unit 09 - How To Use ACX 00:13:00 Unit 10 - Market Your Book Unit 10 - Market Your Book 00:08:00 Unit 11 - Page Lead Gen Unit 11 - Page Lead Gen 00:09:00 Unit 12 - Bundle Books Unit 12 - Bundle Books 00:12:00 Unit 13 - Summary Unit 13 - Summary 00:01:00

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Lil is a Senior Editor at Hachette Children's. She has well over 15 years experience in the publishing industry, working for major publishers and literary agents too.  For twelve years, Lil was a Senior Commissioning Editor at Working Partners Ltd – the creatives behind massive commercial hits such as Beast Quest, Warriors and the Daisy Meadows series. There she created globally successful concepts for every age group and developed storylines so the books were unputdownable. Lil is also an author in her own right: she has written 6 books under her own name, and ghost written many others under various pseudonyms.  In every age level, Lil would like to see originality - particularly in voice. A strong character with depth, venturing on a quest that's never been undertaken before will get her excited. The 'quest' doesn't have to be epic in scale, it could be as small as petting the next-door neighbour's dog, or getting the good looking new kid to notice you, it just has to be something a reader will want to invest in. She also loves humour and is happy to see anything quirky (perhaps even downright silly!).  For picture books, Lil would like you to submit a covering letter, and 1 complete manuscript, double-spaced, with spreads marked out, in a single word or PDF doc. For chapter books, MG and YA, please send a covering letter, the first three chapters and a synopsis, double spaced, in a single Word or PDF doc. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. By booking this session you agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline to agent121@iaminprint.co.uk. Please note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Overview   With the ever-increasing demand for Magazine Publishing in personal & professional settings, this online training aims at educating, nurturing, and upskilling individuals to stay ahead of the curve - whatever their level of expertise in Magazine Publishing may be.   Learning about Magazine Publishing or keeping up to date on it can be confusing at times, and maybe even daunting! But that's not the case with this course from Compete High. We understand the different requirements coming with a wide variety of demographics looking to get skilled in Magazine Publishing. That's why we've developed this online training in a way that caters to learners with different goals in mind. The course materials are prepared with consultation from the experts of this field and all the information on Magazine Publishing is kept up to date on a regular basis so that learners don't get left behind on the current trends/updates.   The self-paced online learning methodology by Compete High in this Magazine Publishing course helps you learn whenever or however you wish, keeping in mind the busy schedule or possible inconveniences that come with physical classes. The easy-to-grasp, bite-sized lessons are proven to be most effective in memorising and learning the lessons by heart. On top of that, you have the opportunity to receive a certificate after successfully completing the course!   Instead of searching for hours, enrol right away on this Magazine Publishing course from Compete High and accelerate your career in the right path with expert-outlined lessons and a guarantee of success in the long run.   Who is this course for?   While we refrain from discouraging anyone wanting to do this Magazine Publishing course or impose any sort of restrictions on doing this online training, people meeting any of the following criteria will benefit the most from it: Anyone looking for the basics of Magazine Publishing, Jobseekers in the relevant domains, Anyone with a ground knowledge/intermediate expertise in Magazine Publishing, Anyone looking for a certificate of completion on doing an online training on this topic, Students of Magazine Publishing, or anyone with an academic knowledge gap to bridge, Anyone with a general interest/curiosity   Career Path   This Magazine Publishing course smoothens the way up your career ladder with all the relevant information, skills, and online certificate of achievements. After successfully completing the course, you can expect to move one significant step closer to achieving your professional goals - whether it's securing that job you desire, getting the promotion you deserve, or setting up that business of your dreams. Course Curriculum Module 1 - Selecting A Niche Selecting A Niche 00:00 Module 2 - Costs and Funding Options Costs and Funding Options 00:00 Module 3 - Creating The Content Creating The Content 00:00 Module 4 - Revenue Sources Revenue Sources 00:00 Module 5 - Finishing Up Finishing Up 00:00

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Do you love writing and want to earn an income from this? Is publishing your works your lifelong dream? Are you thinking about publishing your works but don't know where and how to start? All these questions will be answered in this course-Diploma in Publishing eBook on Amazon. Description: You get the chance to communicate and express your feelings through writing and as a writer you are fulfilled when you are able to publish your works. To avoid the what if's and struggles you might encounter in publishing, taking this course will easily help you publish your works profitably on Amazon. You can rehash the procedure the same numbers of times as you need to make and distribute increasingly published eBooks and more easy revenue. This course will make you from learner to master by learning through the best practices to compose valuable books about a subject that you know, then publish it profitably. You will also be learning how advertising and promotion process can help you.You can begin making and distributing eBooks today regardless of the possibility that you have no additional cash to spend. Worry no more, enrol in this course and learn how your writing can make money? Who is the course for? Writers and other online editors who are into publishing book on Amazon. People who have an interest in being profitable through book publishing. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Diploma in Publishing eBook on Amazon will be very beneficial and helpful, especially to the following careers: Bloggers Editors Publishers Writers And Many More! Diploma in Publishing eBook on Amazon The Treasures of Amazon Kindle 00:45:00 Finding the Magic Words 00:45:00 Creating the Magic Formula 01:00:00 Unlocking the Secret Sequence 00:45:00 Unveiling the Wonders of Your Work 00:30:00 How Much Are Your Secrets Worth 00:30:00 Other Types of Marketing 00:45:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diploma in Publishing eBook on Amazon 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diploma in Publishing eBook on Amazon 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 24th April 2025 at 14:00 UK BST