Discover the joy of self-publishing tailored to the homeschooling lifestyle!
Self-publishing a book can be a valuable and enriching addition to your homeschool and this multi-discipline unit study walks families through the entire process. Help your children transform their ideas into published books!
You’ll have everything you need as you embark on this exciting journey together. Your children will cultivate valuable real-world skills like writing, editing, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
More than just a guide to publishing, this book is a catalyst for growth and bonding within your family. Strengthen relationships and nurture a love for learning through self-publishing.
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Self-Publishing for Homeschool Families offers practical direction and insight, answering questions you didn’t know you needed to ask. This is a great systematic guide that will save the self-publisher hours of time doing research- it’s already done for you. Sharpe forms a connection with the reader early on, which makes one feel as if they are having a conversation with her. I don’t like a lot of fluff in how-to books, and I like that the author identified the questions and ‘pain points’ a new author would have and gave thorough answers.
What an incredible idea for homeschool curriculum! Jane has put together a unique handbook that meets the varied needs of a homeschool family, from a parent wishing to preserve family recipes as a simple group project to a young budding author planning the launch of their first novel. Self-Publishing for Homeschool Families is packed with the kind of information a family needs: time involved, planning the project as an educational activity or a true business venture, expected costs, and so much more. Every detail you need for self-publishing is here!
Jane’s guide walks the homeschool parent through the entire process: why, what, and, most importantly, lots and lots of how. She shares an abundance of examples for each step along the way. There’s even suggestions and inspiration to get you or your student started. Jane generously allows us to “peek over her shoulder” to learn from her experience. Wouldn’t you want to have “a friend in the business” to help you navigate the world of self-publishing? Well, now you do.
Does your child have a passion for writing? Is your child’s dream to be a published author one day? Why wait? With this guide, your child can become a published author by the end of the school year. Jane takes you through the whole journey with extremely helpful advice on every step of the way. Her straightforward yet lighthearted approach will demystify the self-publishing process and equip you with all the information needed to bring your child’s book to fruition. Imagine seeing the delight and sense of accomplishment on your child’s face when she holds a book in her hands with her name on the cover!”
Self-publishing empowers students to take ownership of their work, become entrepreneurs, and learn about the business side of writing. They can experience firsthand the process of bringing a product to market and understand the value of hard work and perseverance.
Self-publishing can be a collaborative effort within a homeschool family. Parents and siblings can work together on editing, designing, and promoting the book, fostering teamwork, communication skills, and a sense of shared accomplishment.
Through self-publishing, students can improve their communication skills by writing for an audience, engaging with readers, and promoting their work. They learn how to effectively convey their ideas and connect with others through their writing.
Self-publishing encourages students to explore their creativity and develop their writing skills. It provides a platform for them to showcase their talents and share their stories. The process of self-publishing involves critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
