Bus 810 H 830 H Introduction to Book Publishing Honors

Merit Academy offers a unique opportunity for students to write and publish books. Under the guidance of a business advisor, students spend the year preparing their books for publication. After completing one year of business in the 6th grade and writing a book in the 7th grade, Merit Academy students will be prepared to forge ahead in the publishing world. By exploring the many publishing options, the students makes educated decisions about how best to publish their books. They first market their books to small and large book publishers across the United States. Next they explore on-demand book publishers. And then they consider e-books. By filing their books with the Copyright Office in Washington DC or with their publishers, the students protect their work. By targeting niche markets, students prepare a marketing plan to sell their books.