Bharat Digital Academy (BDA), a unit of Bharat Learning Solutions (P) Ltd. (Registered with the Government of India), is organising a One Month Certificate course on " Book Publishing for the Academic Community" (Online).

Dates: 22 July to 20 August 2024
Time:   7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Class two day in a week : Monday and Tuesday

Registration Link
https://forms.gle/nuU88dSmRX82ewzi8

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:

20 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.

Resource Person
Dr. Vimal Kumar V, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Sk Abdul Gaffar, Bharat Digital Academy, Aligarh
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