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More than 1,000 people, from ages 8 to 80, have become published authors with The Tiny Book Course.
 
Are you next? 

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.

 

Whenever you need help, we’re always one email away.

Quick Info

  • We teach you how to choose a topic, write, edit, design, and self-publish a book—by yourself.
     

  • We encourage you to write a Tiny Book: short book, 30 to 80 pages.

 

  • But if you want to write a longer book, go for it.
     

  • Need more time to complete your book? No problem.
     

  • Course materials are yours to keep forever. You can go at your own speed.
     

  • Participate online from anywhere in the world.

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"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

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"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

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The Tiny Book Course
Explained in 2 Minutes

Wondering what to expect from this course?

 

Watch this quick video to find out.

  • The Tiny Book Checklist
     

  •  The Tiny Book Workbook
     

  • The Tiny Book Audiobook
     

  • Crystal-clear instructions for every step in the process
     

  • Instructions delivered in multiple formats: written, audio, and video with closed-captioning (inclusive for all learning styles)
     

  • Manuscript review and feedback on your writing (up to 30 pages)
     

  • 60 days of support via email from our team (get a reply in 1-3 business days)
     

  • 4 co-working sessions you can attend *live* for extra motivation and support
     

  • Lifetime access: keep course materials forever, work at your own speed

  • Design templates (variety of sizes and styles) to make your book beautiful
     

  • Sample book outlines
     

  • Sample book marketing plan
     

  • Sample book descriptions
     

  • Sample author bios
     

  • The Get It Done Box (fun gift shipped via snail mail to you)
     

  • The Tiny Book Photoshoot (get your book featured in a professional photo session)
     

  • The Tiny Book PR Blast (get your book seen by 20,000+ newsletter readers)
     

  • Orientation Meeting to set you up for success
     

  • Graduation ceremony to celebrate your excellent work

Everything That's Included

"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!

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"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

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

  • Declutter your schedule and free up more time to write

  • Choose a topic and title for your book

  • Find the central message of your book and express it clearly

  • Create a book outline (aka: list of what’s going inside your book)

  • Keep it simple and avoid overcomplicating your project

  • Design and print your book (even if you have zero design skills)

The Tiny Book Course Team

The Tiny Book Course includes 60 days of support, feedback, and coaching from our experienced team of book coaches, designers, and publishing experts.

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Woz Flint
Community Manager

Need a pep talk? Got general questions about the course? Now sure where to find something in the classroom? Woz is your go-to gal.

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Alexandra Franzen
Course Co-creator

An in-demand copywriter and author with six books to her name, Alex knows what it takes to go from idea to done. 

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Tracie Kendziora
Book Coach

Need feedback on your outline? Want to brainstorm book titles? Got specific questions about a section of your writing? Tracie is at the ready with her expertise.

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Lindsey Smith
Course Co-creator

As an award-winning author, literary agent, and founder of One Idea Press, Lindsey brings a unique blend of insights to the Tiny Book process.

Why Work With The Tiny Book Course Team?

The Tiny Book Community

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We are a social-media-free company. We choose to build community through co-working sessions and virtual social hours.
 

 â€‹â€‹Providing a social-media-free experience allows for more time to write, instead of scroll.

Beyond The Tiny Book Course

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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
     

  • Featured in our community newsletter
     

  • Displayed in our bookstore, One Idea Books & Gifts
     

  • Included on our One Idea Books & Gifts Bookshop.org page
     

  • Highlighted during The Tiny Book Fair, our annual summer event

Join the waitlist

Registration for The Tiny Book Course is now closed. Join the waitlist below.

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About Us

Get It Done was founded by award-winning copywriter and author, Alexandra Franzen, and award-winning author and literary agent, Lindsey Smith.
 

Our team has more than 70 years experience in the publishing industry.

(That's like 490 dog years!)

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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 book 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!

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