PROFESSIONAL MANUSCRIT REVIEW
MARKETING CAMPAIGN SET-UP
What You'll Accomplish In 10 Weeks
The Accelerator isn't just another course - it's yout transformation from author to publisher:
✅ Get an expert education in publishing for profit
✅ Complete your manuscript
✅ Receive professional feedback and revisions
✅ Prepare your files for publication (we'll do this for you!)
✅ Develop a launch strategy
✅ Set up your marketing campaigns (we'll do this for you as well!)
✅ Create a roadmap for long-term sales
✅ Publish with confidence
Most aspiring authors spend years trying to figure this out on their own.
In the Children's Author Accelerator, you'll move through the entire process with direct guidance and accountability every step of the way.
This program is open to anyone, but especially ideal for:
- First-time children’s book authors
- Experienced authors who simply haven't found the success in publising they had been hoping for
- Authors stuck with unfinished manuscripts
- Writers overwhelmed by publishing logistics
- Authors who want to self-publish professionally
- Creators serious about building a long-term publishing brand
HERE'S WHERE MOST AUTHORS GET STUCK:
FINISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
CREATING COMPELLING CHARACTERS
WRITING IN RHYME
EDITING
FILE PREP
PRINTING OPTIONS
DISTRIBUTION
PROFITABILITY
BOOK LAUNCHES
SALES CHANNELS
ADVERTING COSTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
CAMPAIGN SET-UP
The Author Accelerator was built to solve all three, no matter what your experience level. Most authors take years to gain the expertise this Accelerator will give you in less than 3 months. You're not learning theory. You're learning the exact systems used to write, publish, market and sell over 1.5 million books.
JAY MILETSKY & YOBE QIU • INDIE AUTHORS & PUBLISHING EXPERTS
- Over 1,500,000 books sold
- National retail distribution
- Books sold nationally at BN, Target and other big box retailers
- Manufacturing and distribution experts
- Marketing and advertising experts
- Thousands of authors trained and mentored
- 20 + years in publishing
FEATURED IN RETAILERS INCLUDING:
Week 1 — Building a Book That Actually Works | June 8, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Story structure, age categories, hooks, pacing, and market positioning
Covered:
- What makes a children’s book commercially viable
- Understanding age ranges (board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade)
- Creating memorable main characters
- Plot structure for children’s books
- Emotional payoff and readability
- Finding your “hook”
- Common mistakes first-time authors make
Workshop:
- Live brainstorming
- Story concept refinement
- Accountability milestone setting
Homework:
- Finalize concept + rough story arc
Week 2 — Writing Strong Manuscripts | June 15, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Writing, pacing, dialogue, page turns, rhythm, and read-aloud quality
Covered:
- Sentence flow and readability
- Humor, suspense, and engagement
- Writing visually for illustrators
- Avoiding overwriting
- Creating page-turn moments
- Read-aloud testing techniques
Workshop:
- Live manuscript critiques
- Group feedback sessions
- Writing/rhyming assistance
Homework:
Week 3 — Rhyming Without Ruining Your Book | June 22, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Rhyming structure, meter, scansion, and lyrical flow
Covered:
- Why most rhyming books fail
- Proper meter and rhythm
- Near rhymes vs perfect rhymes
- Editing for natural cadence
- How to test rhyme aloud
Workshop:
- Real-time rhyme correction
- Meter breakdowns
- Group critique
Homework:
Week 4 — Illustration, Typography & Book Design | June 29, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Turning manuscripts into beautiful books
Covered:
- Finding and hiring illustrators
- Understanding illustration contracts
- Art direction basics
- Page counts and trim sizes
- Typography and text placement
- Cover design psychology
- Interior layout essentials
Workshop:
- Portfolio reviews
- Illustration brief creation
- Typography examples and critiques
Homework:
- Create illustrator brief + visual direction
Week 5 — Printing, Manufacturing & Distribution | July 13, 9:00PM EST
Topic: The business side of physically making books
Covered:
- Offset vs print-on-demand
- Paper types and finishes
- ISBNs and barcodes
- Shipping logistics
- Warehousing
- Amazon distribution
- IngramSpark
- Retail distribution realities
- Profit margins and pricing strategy
Workshop:
- Real printing quotes
- Cost breakdown exercises
- Manufacturing case studies
Homework:
- Build preliminary publishing budget
Week 6 — Book Finances & Publishing Strategy | July 20, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Making your book financially sustainable
Covered:
- Raising funds
- Understanding profit margins
- Budgeting launches
- Advertising economics
- Forecasting sales
- Cash flow realities
- Traditional publishing vs hybrid publishing vs self-publishing
- Scaling a publishing brand
Workshop:
- Budget review
- Pricing exercises
- Publishing strategy consultations
Homework:
- Build personalized launch strategy
Week 7 — Launching Your Book Successfully | July 27, 9:00PM EST
Topic: How to avoid publishing into silence
Covered:
- Preorders and launch timing
- ARC readers and review strategy
- Amazon optimization
- Metadata and keywords
- Building launch momentum
- Social proof
- School/library outreach
- Bestseller strategies
Workshop:
- Launch plan development
- Amazon listing reviews
- Title/subtitle critiques
Homework:
Week 8 — Marketing and Advertising | August 3, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Building visibility and sales
Covered:
- Amazon Ads
- Facebook and Instagram advertising
- Audience targeting
- Ad creative that converts
- Organic social content
- Author branding
- Email lists
- Building long-term discoverability
Workshop:
- Live ad breakdowns
- Campaign examples
- Creative critiques
Homework:
- Draft ad copy + creative concepts
Week 9 — Public Relations & Long-Term Growth | August 10, 9:00PM EST
Topic: Building authority and expanding reach
Covered:
- Podcasts and media outreach
- School visits
- Influencer strategy
- Awards and reviews
- Retail pitching
- Speaking opportunities
- Building a long-term author career
Workshop:
- PR pitch development
- Media angle brainstorming
- Long-term growth planning
Homework:
- Final manuscript submission
Week 10 — Private 1:1 Consultations
One-on-One Intensive Session
Each student receives a private strategy consult covering:
- Publishing plan
- Launch roadmap
- Marketing strategy
- Budget considerations
- Personalized next steps
Plus anything else you would like to discuss regarding the publishing of your book and generating a profit from it!
Weekly milestones and accountability check-ins will ensure every student keeps moving toward completion.
Every author attending will also receive:
- 2-for-1 pricing, so you can split costs with a friend
- A full manuscript review
- All illustrated files made print-ready, including copy layout
- Ad campaigns set-up (Amazon, Facebook, Instgram)
- Free one year membership into Book-An-Author (great for getting lucrative author visits to schools)
- Free one year subscription to our group on Facebook, "The Insider's Guide to Publishing for Profit"
- $250 toward any future (or current) print run through the IAPC
By the end of this Master Class, you will have expert-level knowledge in the publishing industry, and the intricacies of generating a profit from your books - plus an expertly-reviewed manuscript, print-ready files (after your illustrations are done), and digital ads ready to launch!
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