Publishing · beginner

How to Publish Your First Book for Free

Zero-cost publishing: from manuscript to live book on Amazon, Notion Press and more.

Zero-cost publishing: from manuscript to live book on Amazon, Notion Press and more. This course walks you through 14 focused modules with a short quiz every few modules to make sure the lessons stick, and a timed final exam. Pass the final exam to earn a verified certificate with your grade.

What is inside

11. Free publishing platforms overview15 min
22. Amazon KDP setup19 min
33. Notion Press free tier8 min
44. Google Play Books publishing20 min
55. Manuscript formatting for ebook13 min
66. Cover design on Canva free10 min
77. ISBN and copyright basics20 min
Checkpoint: Checkpoint 1: modules 1 to 7 (3 questions)
88. Metadata and keywords11 min
99. Uploading your manuscript22 min
1010. Pricing strategy20 min
1111. Pre-launch checklist16 min
1212. Publishing day guide20 min
1313. Post-publish updates25 min
1414. Getting your first readers8 min
Final exam: 12 questions, 23 minutes. Your grade comes from this exam.