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Co-led by
Danielle Gardner
We’re thrilled to introduce a special edition of our beloved course, co-led by Danielle Gardner—The Tiny Book Course graduate and author of Quiet Marketing. Danielle used her book to establish credibility, grow her business, and attract aligned opportunities, from speaking engagements to media features.
Now, she’s joining us to help you do the same.
The Course Includes:
The same great material from The Tiny Book Course, plus:
A Clear Step-by-Step Process
Clear, structured guidance with actionable steps, complete with a step-by-step checklist.
Marketing + Visibility
Strategies to leverage the book for business growth, speaking, and media opportunities.
A Private Q&A Podcast
The ability to ask questions and get your questions answered on a private podcast.
Practical Resources
Written guides, structured PDFs, and checklists to simplify the process.
Accountability Rewards
Meet milestones and win rewards, including books, consults, and marketing opportunities.
Co-Working Sessions
Access to co-working sessions to work alongside coaches and participants.
Learn how to create a paperback, hardcover, or digital book, all by yourself.
We break down the book journey into tiny, achievable steps.
We give you a checklist and instructions to follow at home.​
Quick Info
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We teach you how to choose a topic, write, edit, design, and self-publish a book—by yourself.
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We encourage you to write a Tiny Book: short book, 30 to 80 pages.
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But if you want to write a longer book, go for it.
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Need more time to complete your book? No problem.
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Course materials are yours to keep forever. You can go at your own speed.
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Participate online from anywhere in the world.
The Tiny Book Course
Spring 2024 Course Schedule
Course Schedule
All meetings happen online.
Join from anywhere in the world.
Attend each meeting while it’s happening live. Or watch the recording later whenever it’s convenient for your schedule.
​Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Official first day of the course. Let the book journey begin!
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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First co-working day.
Get together with fellow writers to work on your book. Same time. Together.
11 am Pacific / 2 pm Eastern. 120 minutes.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Social hour.
Get to know fellow writers (and The Tiny Book Course team!) in a relaxed gathering. Bring your favorite beverage and connect.
1 pm Pacific / 4 pm Eastern. 60 minutes.
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Second co-working day.
Get together with fellow writers to work on your book. Same time. Together.
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8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern. 120 minutes.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Third co-working day.
Get together with fellow writers to work on your book. Same time. Together.
6:30 am Pacific / 9:30 am Eastern. 120 minutes.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Fourth co-working day.
Get together with fellow writers to work on your book. Same time. Together.
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10:30 am Pacific / 1:30 pm Eastern. 120 minutes.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Graduation Celebration.
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Show off your completed book. Or share your book-in-progress, if you're not quite finished yet.
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1 pm Pacific / 4 pm Eastern. 60 minutes.
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What's included
The Tiny Book Course
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The Tiny Book Checklist
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The Tiny Book Workbook
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Crystal-clear instructions for every step in the process
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Design templates (variety of sizes and styles) to make your book beautiful
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Orientation to set you up for success
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Graduation Celebration to celebrate your excellent work
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Sample book outlines
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Sample book marketing plan
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Sample book descriptions
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Sample author bios
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4 live co-working sessions for extra motivation and support
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Lifetime access: Keep course materials forever, work at your own speed
"The Get It Done team is so delightfully human and approachable."
“The Get It Done team is so delightfully human and approachable, and these qualities inform their curriculum and approach to the book creation process. They encourage you to create your book on your own terms and timeline and to not feel discouraged if your process takes longer, which mine did. As a recovering perfectionist, I benefited significantly from the reminders that my book could be imperfect and still change people's lives.”
- Danielle Shontae Smith, author of A Map You Cannot Refold
"I have a book that I'm so proud of!"
"So grateful for the amazing program you've created. The level of 1:1 attention, support, and guidance was phenomenal. I have no doubt that I would have gotten stuck and stalled out if left to my own devices. Instead, I have a book that I'm so proud to have launched into the world."
- Lori L. Cangilla, author of Wander and Delve: A Journal for Bright, Creative, Highly Sensitive People Forging Their Way
Topics Covered in the Course
You’ve never written a book before?
You know practically nothing about the publishing industry?
You’re in great hands.
We cover everything you need know about how to write and self-publish a book.
Including how to:
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Create a distraction-free workspace where you can focus
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Declutter your schedule and free up more time to write
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Choose a topic and title for your book
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Find the central message of your book and express it clearly
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Create a book outline (aka: list of what’s going inside your book)
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Keep it simple and avoid overcomplicating your project
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Design and print your book (even if you have zero design skills)
"I couldn't have done it without The Tiny Book Course!"
"Thank you for offering such a wonderful program. I received the first copy of my book and it was such a wonderful feeling. I couldn't have done it without The Tiny Book Course!"
- Hayley D, author of The Authentic Confidence Handbook: A Mindset Manual for Professional Women of Color!
"I wouldn't be where I'm at without this program and each one of you."
"Thank you thank you thank you.Thank you thank you thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. I wouldn’t be where I’m at without this program and each one of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
- Kristen Donia, author of The Tiny Home Book: 50 Questions to Get You Started on Your Tiny Home Dream
No Pressure
Work at Your Own Pace
Work through the course as quickly or as slowly as you want.
Many graduates of The Tiny Book Course complete their books in 60 days.
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But if you need more time, no problem.
All course materials are yours to keep forever.
Use the instructions and templates we provide to create your book—at your pace.
Whether you need 60 days,120 days, or more, there is no rush.
This course provides everything you need to get it done.
Plus, you can reuse the course to create your second, third, fourth book, and beyond.
Keep writing!
Beyond The Tiny Book Course
As a graduate of The Tiny Book Course, you’ll not only have a finished book in your hands, you’ll also be invited to take part in special events and ongoing opportunities.
Your book has the option to be:​
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Professionally photographed
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Featured in our community newsletter
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Displayed in our bookstore, One Idea Books & Gifts
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Included on our One Idea Books & Gifts Bookshop.org page
Enroll Today
We’ve partnered with Elective to offer payment options.
Enroll now and pay later—with no interest or added fees.
About the Creators
Our team has helped more than 1,000 people become authors. And we are authors ourselves!
In The Tiny Book Course, you'll have access to a classroom filled with everything you need to dream up, write, and self-publish your book—checklists, templates, worksheets, and more. We've spent years curating and refining these resources for you.
Plus, our co-working sessions give you dedicated time and space to actually get the work done. Each session will be led by a Book Coach, Woz Flint (our Director of Ops), or Lindsey Smith, bestselling author, literary agent, bookstore owner, and co-founder of Get It Done and founder of One Idea Press. We’re talking years of experience in every facet of the publishing industry.