Course Synopsis

Introduction

Your course
How to study

Module 1 - Using the Internet for Research

Search Engines
Databases
Keyword Tips
Sorting out the Facts from the Froth
Contacting Experts
Researching your Markets
International Markets
Marketing your Work
Writing Resources
Funding
Support from other Writers

Module 2 – Writing for E-zines and Newsletters

Finding Markets
Online Fiction
Checking the Site
Researching the Market
Netiquette
Submitting Photos and Artwork
Handling the Sale
Writing for Newsletters
Starting your own Newsletter
Circulating your Newsletter

Module 3 – Alternative Writing Markets

Writing Content for Websites
Online editions of Print Magazines
Writing Electronic Greeting Cards
Poetry
New Media Work
Short Fiction for Handhelds and Cellphones
Online Quizzes and Puzzles
Educational Resources
Writing Competitions

Module 4 – Selling your Book Online

Finding a Publisher
Global Publishers
Electronic Books – advantages and disadvantages
Publishing your Book Online
Commercial E-publishers
Subsidy E-publishers
Print on Demand Books
E-distributors
Self-publishing
Promoting your Book
Using your Website as a Showcase for your Work
Sending your Book for Review
Writing Articles to Promote your Books
Guest Interviews and Online Chats
Swapping Links with other Websites
Contacting Online Bookstores

Module 5 – Using the Internet to Find Work

Using your Website to Showcase your Work – dos and don’ts
Domain Names and Hosting
Promoting your Website
Searching for Online and Print Markets
Using Online Marketplaces
Subscribing to Market Lists
Using the Internet to Improve your Writing Skills
Making Money from Teaching Writing Online
Educational Courses

Module 6 – Electronic Rights and Internet Piracy

First Electronic Rights
One-time Electronic Rights
Exclusive or Non-exclusive Rights
All Electronic Rights
All Rights
Archival Rights
Electronic Rights and Print Publications
Copyright and your Website
Copyright, Privacy and E-mails
Using Other People’s Material
Protecting your Work from Internet Piracy
Software Piracy

Module 7 – Avoiding Perils and Scams on the Internet

Viruses
Virus Hoaxes
E-mail Scams
Spyware
Hackers
Other Internet Scams
Bogus Literary Agents
Dodgy Book Doctors
Dubious Writing Contests
Subsidy Publishers
Author Showcasing and Syndication
Internet Domain Scams