The Author: You! course is designed to take you through each step of formatting and publishing a book online. The software and services used for this course are all free for anyone to access and utilize. The goal of this course is to show you a simple, effective way to self-publish your own book, without requiring prior knowledge or experience. All you need to complete this course is a computer with internet access that you can install free software onto.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to:

• Create and format a book manuscript

• Make your own book cover

• List your completed book online at major retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, & More!)

• Offer a print-on-demand version of your book

• Use free tools and services to assist your book-marketing efforts

If you have always wanted to write your own book, but you weren't sure where to begin, or feel like you lack the necessary experience with using computers, you can rest assured, as this course will guide you through each step. It aims to make the process as simple as possible, so even if it is your first time, you can succeed by following along. There are also optional lectures included in this course if you wish to learn even more.

It is easier than ever to write and publish your own books online, thanks to free software and services available to authors. Come take advantage of these easy-to-follow steps, and before you know it, you'll be able to share your story with readers all around the world.