How to Market and Sell your Short Stories

How to Market and Sell your Short Stories

By London Institute of Business and Management

Gain practical tips on submitting, selling, and promoting your short stories to reach readers and earn more from your writing.

Location

Online

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Sales & Marketing

How to Market and Sell Your Short Stories course is an essential online training designed for writers who want to successfully promote and monetise their short fiction. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced author, this course provides practical insights into the publishing industry, marketing strategies, and sales techniques specifically tailored to short stories.

You will learn how to prepare your stories for submission, identify the best markets, navigate contracts, and build a sustainable income from your creative work. This course also covers ways to maximise the value of your stories by repurposing content and using digital platforms to reach a wider audience.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand the fundamentals of short story marketing and sales
  • Learn how to prepare and polish your short stories for submission
  • Discover the best places and publications to submit your work
  • Gain knowledge of contract basics and how to protect your rights
  • Explore methods to increase your income through multiple revenue streams
  • Learn how to leverage digital marketing and social media for storytelling success
  • Develop a comprehensive plan to market and sell your stories effectively


Course Curriculum:

Introduction
The Basics
How to Sell Your Stories
Submitting Your Short Stories
Contracts
Making Your Stories Work Harder and Earn More
Putting it All Together
Conclusion


Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for aspiring and published authors who want to take control of their short story sales and marketing. It is suitable for creative writers looking to understand the business side of writing and develop strategies to grow their readership and income.


Additional Benefits:

  • Lifetime access to all course materials for ongoing learning
  • Flexible, self-paced study from any device at your convenience
  • Guidance on both traditional and digital publishing markets
  • Support from experienced tutors to help with any questions
  • Earn a CPD-accredited certificate upon course completion


Disclaimer:

This is a self-paced, online course with pre-recorded modules. No live sessions are included. Learners will receive access to course materials within 24 to 48 hours after enrolment.

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