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 -- *Vimal Kumar V., PhD* Reference Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala-686560 ------------------------------------------ My Home page:www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs:linuxhalwa.blogspot.com kohageek.blogspot.com moovandan.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------- *"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler*