Introduction to Publishing: Build Your Own Storybook
A course by Paula BrecciaroliAuthor and Editor
A course by Paula Brecciaroli, Author and Editor
Learn editing techniques to organize, polish, and shape a book ready for publication
Turn any book into a carefully crafted page-turner following the editing techniques of Argentine author and editor Paula Brecciaroli. She has published a variety of literary works including the novels Otaku (Paisanita, 2015) and Brasil(Conejos, 2011), and the poetry books Cuarenta gotas de azufre (Santos Locos, 2021) and La sinceridad de un golpe (Santos Locos, 2018).
In this course, learn the basics of publishing to edit and arrange a manuscript of your storybook, including the technical aspects, for self-publishing or to submit to a publisher. Discover the first steps in the book-publishing process, treating each story as a compositional building block for the structure of a book.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 30 downloads
This is a book
16 minutes, 2 seconds
Content and literary genres
11 minutes, 32 seconds
Mounting
12 minutes, 2 seconds
Story Classification
19 minutes, 5 seconds
Book skeleton and first order 1
11 minutes, 48 seconds
Book skeleton and first order 2
16 minutes, 40 seconds
What's included in this course?
As a forward to the course, Paula Brecciaroli tells you a bit about herself and her experience as an author, editor, and publisher. She also talks about the influences that are visible in her work and that have shaped her publishing style.
Turn the page and get a first-hand look at what's involved in publishing. Take an x-ray of a book to understand the individual parts that make it up and learn to categorize books by literary genre. Then, follow Paula through a practical exercise to experiment with structure, varying arrangements for different reader experiences, before classifying your stories based on genre, style, and content.
Now it's time to build your book! Learn how to arrange your stories around a central theme while keeping certain technical aspects of publishing in mind. Once you have the definitive format, create a table of contents and select the strongest title for your project.
Round out the course by exploring publication options. Paula explains how to submit your work to publishers that match your style and gives you some tips on contracts and conditions. She also shares some valuable insights into self-publishing should you decide to take that route.
What is this course's project?
Build a storybook to self-publish or submit to a publisher.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn the basics of editing and how to format a storybook for publishing.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
For materials, you need a computer with the word processor of your choice, notebooks or paper, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, scissors, tape, ten photographs, and access to a printer.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Curso maravilhoso. Muito esclarecedor. Estou muito satisfeito e aprendendo profundamente sobre a edição de um livro. Sem dúvidas esses conhecimentos já colocarei em prática para a minha próxima produção literária..
- 6 months ago
Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più. Indicazioni più concrete, i perché che stanno dietro a determinate scelte; ovvero quei take-away che ti permetterebbero di applicare le indicazioni fornite a tutti i progetti.
- 10 months ago
buen curso
- 1 year ago
Paula es genial. Muy organizada y pedagógica en enseñarnos los distintos módulos del curso. Recomiendo el curso.
- 1 year ago
Estuvo bueno.
She has published novels like Otaku (Paisanita, 2015) and Brasil(Conejos, 2011), the poetry books Cuarenta gotas de azufre (Santos Locos, 2021), La sinceridad de un golpe (Santos Locos, 2018), and Te traje bichos para que juegues (Textos Intrusos, 2011), the storybook Ensayo Ilustrado (BonnyClide Ediciones de Mentira, 2009), and the picturebook Vaca Vaca (self-published, 2007).
Paula has worked for several magazines and collaborated as a literary columnist on radio programs. She is cofounder, alongside several other editors, of the Latin American independent publishers' cooperative, La Coop; she also owns a bookshop with the same name that specializes in works from independent publishers.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
The first steps of the editor
- This is a book
- Content and literary genres
- Mounting
- Story Classification
- U3
Compose the Book
- Book skeleton and first order 1
- Book skeleton and first order 2
- Final structure of the book
- Final correction, plot summary and title
- U4
Where Are You Going?
- How to contact a publisher?
- What is a publishing contract like?
- How to self-publish your book
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Publishing: Build Your Own Storybook
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to select, organize, and edit stories; design the structure of a book; apply editing standards; explore literary genres; create covers and layouts; understand the self-publishing and distribution process; and prepare professional proposals for publishers.
Yes, the course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge, but no prior experience in self-publishing or editorial work is needed to start.
Having a manuscript beforehand isn’t required. The course guides you from selecting and creating stories to organizing and editing your book.
All you need is access to a computer with a word processor, internet connection, and a willingness to write and edit. Basic text editing and PDF software are recommended.
You’ll learn the full process: editing, design, obtaining an ISBN, layout, printing, and distribution both in independent bookstores and at book fairs.
Yes, the course includes specific modules on cover design, margin selection, text justification, and editorial composition to present a professional book.
Narrative, lyrical, dramatic genres and contemporary blends are covered, along with alternating styles and developing your own writer’s voice.