Telling stories from the heart... telling stories that matter.
Course Classroom
Getting Started Resources
Click the links below to download the course documents.
You can download these checklists and workbook to use on your own or along with the course.
Tiny Book Course Journal (optional download)
Book Brainstorm Handout
25 Reasons Why You Should Write a Book
Define What Success Means to You
Checklist - Set Yourself Up for Succes
Book Production Checklist
The Book Production Checklist maps out all the steps in publishing your tiny book. Let’s see which items you’ve already completed (probably, quite a few!) and what your next steps will be.
Tiny Book Production Checklist
STEP 1: LET'S START WRITING
The first step to writing a book is solidifying the idea, which we discussed at the retreat. The next step is to start writing. The content in this section will help you if you feel stuck, afraid, or find yourself with writer's block.
Feeling stuck? Need a burst of inspiration? An inspiring playlist? Here are some resources to help you as you write your tiny book.
Let's Start Writing Resources
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Tiny Goals Daily Writing Checklist
Ready to get started on your writing journey? Download the Tiny Goals Daily Writing checklist to get you set up for your writing sessions!
Tiny Goals Daily Writing Checklist
How to Simplify Your Book Idea
How to Oveco
me Writer's Block
Resources o Overcome Writer's BloThese resources will help you if you feel like you are suffering from writer's block and need a boost of creativity and inspiration.
Let's Talk About Our Feelings Writing Prompts
Tell Me What You See Visual Writing Prompt Book
YAY! I Completed A Task - Coloring Sheet
Feeling self-doubt? Feeling stuck? Try this handout.
AH! Someone else has this same book idea! HELP!
Inspiring Playlists
These are Alex curated and/or approved playlists to help you move through writing with ease, feel energized and inspired, or to simply dance off some stale energy so that you can do your best creative work.
Dreamy Folk Vibes Writing Playlist
Chill Vibes Writing Playlist
Celtic and Icelandic Playlist
Classical Playlist for Studying/Thinking
STEP 2: EDITING YOUR BOOK
Now that you have your manuscript complete, it is time to start editing your book!
Editing Your Tiny Book
Editing Your Tiny Book
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Finding the Right Editor Resources
You finished writing your tiny book! Hooray! Now it's time to edit. Check out the resources below to find the right person (or product!) to help you edit your book!
Questions to Ask When Requesting Editing Help
STEP 3: DESIGN & LAYOUT YOUR BOOK
From cover design to interior layout, we'll give you tips and tricks on how to create a cover and an interior layout for your book.
Introduction from designer, Lucy Giller!
Introduction - Designing Your Book
Click the links below to download the course documents.
Introduction
Download these resources to help you move through the process:
Ask a Designer Overview - This guide accompanies all the videos on this section.
Want to hire a designer or illustrator? Here is a resource list.
Design Your Book Cover
Design Your Book Cover
Here are some resources to help you design your cover.
Choose a Title - Check out page 8-9 in your Tiny Book Course Workbook.
A Simple Guide to ISBN Numbers
6 Ways to Write Your Book Description
Create Your About the Author Page
Placing the Barcode on Your Cover
Based on some feedback, Lucy decided to do a follow-up video showing you how to place a barcode on the back cover of your book using Canva. While this certainly is a way to work around it, we highly suggest using the free barcode IngramSpark provides in the cover template and having a designer on Fiverr.com implement it for you if you are unsure.
Create Your Book Interior Using Our Templates
Here are some videos and templates to help you create your own book interior using either Word or Pages.
Using the Word Templates
Download the Word Interior Templates (Available in standard sizes)
Download the Word Interior Journal Templates (Available in standard sizes)
Using the Pages Templates
Download the Pages Interior Templates (Available in standard sizes)
Download the Pages Interior Journal Templates (Available in standard sizes)
Saving Your Book as a PDF
Saving Your Template for an eBook
STEP 4: BOOK PRODUCTION + PRINTING
Ready to self-publish your book?
We'll show you how to set-up your book like a pro!
Self-Publish Like a Pro with IngramSpark
Please note: This is the longest video in the course. It is 1 hour and 42 minutes. It contains a wealth of information when it comes to self-publishing your tiny book with IngramSpark including sizing, pricing, etc. Don't have the time? That's okay! You can watch the simplified videos with Lindsey in this section about book sizing, pricing, and distribution.
Resources
The following handouts accompany the comprehensive video with IngramSpark.
Publish Like a Pro with IngramSpark Slides
Case Study (as mentioned in the video)
Book Sizing, Pricing and Distribution
Resources
The following handout accompanies the video on book sizing, pricing, and distribution.
Book Pricing and Distribution Resources
Upload Your Book to IngramSpark - Tutorial
Resources
The following handout accompanies the video on uploading your book to IngramSpark.
BONUS: PROMOTE YOUR BOOK
Ready to start promoting your book?
Here are some bonus materials to get you started!
Bonus Promotion Materials
Ready to start promoting your book? Here are some templates and resources to get your book seen by more!
Create a 3D Graphic of Your Book
A Template To Ask for a Review/Endorsement