Be Your Own Publisher Seminar
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How much does the live seminar cost?
- If I have to cancel or am a "no-show," can I get a refund?
- What do I need to do in advance of attending the course?
- What should I bring with me to the live presentation?
- What's the difference between the live seminar and the digital course?
- Does the instructor offer consulting after the course is complete?
- What else do I need to know about digital publishing?
- How much does the live seminar cost?
Because of overhead expenses for facility and equipment usage, refreshments and lunch, etc., as well as the price of the digital package containing the software and other materials that you will use during the seminar, the cost for attending the live seminar is $200 per person. However, if you have already purchased the digital package and can show proof of your purchase (such as the email confirmation you received) and have not received a refund for your purchase, you may register for $163 (a deduction of the cost of the digital package, which is $37.00).
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- If I have to cancel or am a "no-show," can I get a refund?
If you contact the instructor directly to explain your circumstances and reason for cancellation, you may receive a refund for the seminar cost only, since you will retain possession and use of the software and other materials in the digital package. If you do not wish to retain possession of the digital package, you may receive a refund for that cost as well, providing it is within 60 days of your purchase. However, if you are a "no-show" (defined as someone who fails to appear without giving prior notice of intent not to appear) you may not receive a refund for the registration fee, but you may receive a refund for the cost of the digital package, providing it is within 60 days of your purchase. If extenuating circumstances prevent you from attending the live seminar for which you have registered, such as a vehicular accident, medical emergency, or other such emergency, you will receive a refund for the cost of the seminar and if you choose not to keep the digital package, you may receive a refund for that cost as well, providing it is within 60 days of your purchase.
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- What do I need to do in advance of attending the course?
Write down all of the questions you presently have about how to be your own publisher. If your questions are not answered during the course of the seminar, voice them to the instructor either during the Q&A at the end of each presentation or during one of the breaks. Also, be sure to install the digital package you receive after your registration payment is confirmed.
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- What should I bring with me to the live presentation?
+ Bring your laptop or tablet computer with wireless capability
+ Insure you have a licensed version of MS Word 2007 or later installed on your computer
+ Be sure to have the latest version of Calibre eBook Management open source software already installed on your computer (it's a free download)
+ Have the digital products contained in the BYOP package already installed on your computer (you will receive the digital package once you are registered for the live seminar)
+ Bring your questions to be answered
+ Bring a good writing pen (if you wish to make notes on the slide handouts)
+ Bring an appetite for break-time snacks and lunch
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- What's the difference between the live presentation and the digital course?
During the live presentation, the instructor can provide "hands-on" demonstrations and clarifying explanations for how to do each of the tasks detailed in the course material and you can ask your burning questions without having to pay for a professional consultation. You can also network with other authors and enjoy a great time of comaraderie during breaks and over lunch.
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- Does the instructor offer consulting after the course is complete?
Yes. Consultation fees are priced at the rate of $150/hour by phone or $100/email with a limit of ten questions per email. You may contact the instructor by email to schedule either a phone or email consultation. Phone consultations may be conducted M-F (except U. S. federal holidays); emails may be responded to M-Sa, as time and schedule permits. While exceptions may be made for consultations on federal holidays, no consultations will be conducted on Sundays either by phone or email.
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- What else do I need to know about digital publishing?
You need to be basically computer literate and willing to learn more as you go.
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