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Time to thrive as a Tes author!

Now that you’re onboarded onto the basics of being a Tes resource author, here are some final pointers.

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  1. Opted into ‘Tes updates’ in your preference centre? If not, you may want to do this so that you receive our monthly author handbook, which includes up-to-date guidance on how to utilise Tes tools to get the most out of being an author.ÌýÌý

  2. Taken a look at the user trends section? By keeping an eye on this page/these weekly updates, you can get a grasp on what Tes users are searching for and tailor your resources to ongoing popular topics.ÌýÌý

  3. Completed our short 10 question copyright quiz? By doing this you’ll gain insight into which areas you need to grasp a better understanding ofÌý

  4. Read the Tes author code?Ìý Tes resources is a website for the teaching profession. As resource authors and users of Tes, we trust that you will act accordingly.ÌýÌý

  5. Watched the using Tes tools webinar? If you’re seeking some author advice then this webinar with one of our Gold tier authors is a great starting place! You can find this a little further down this page.ÌýThis is an optional step for the onboarding journey, but it includes fantastic guidance for both new and experienced authors. Ìý

  6. Set up your Tes shop? Your Tes shop will allow you to showcase your resources using your own artwork and personality, while also presenting yourself in a business-like manner.ÌýÌý

  7. Understood how to utilise all the features on your author dashboard?ÌýÌý

  8. Joined our ? Here you can network with fellow Tes authors to share and receive tips and guidance.ÌýÌýÌý

  9. Familiarised yourself with the selling resources and being a Tes author FAQs?Ìý

  10. Made a note of our Customer Service email address, in case you have any further questions? Authors@tes.comÌýÌý

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Find a breakdown of the topics covered in theÌýwebinarÌýbelow:ÌýÌý

1:00 -ÌýIntroductionÌýÌýÌý

2:15 - Pricing resources (+ extra comments on pricing at 9:00)ÌýÌý

4:48 - Free resourcesÌýÌýÌý

6:35 - Creating effective titles for resourcesÌýÌýÌý

9:50 - Targeting specific marketsÌýÌý

10:44 - Creating effective resource descriptionsÌýÌýÌý

13:10 - Cover and preview images:ÌýÌýÌý
What's the difference?ÌýÌýÌý
Best practiceÌý
How to addÌý
Video previewsÌýÌýÌý

21:38 - BundlesÌýÌýÌý
What are they?ÌýÌýÌý
PricingÌýÌýÌý
How to createÌýÌýÌý

25:05 - Discounts & sales.ÌýÌýÌý

26:44 - Q&AÌýÌýÌý

Topics coveredÌýin Q&A:ÌýÌýÌý

27:26 -ÌýReviewsÌýÌýÌý

28:22 -ÌýAddingÌýterms and conditionsÌýto your resources/licensesÌýÌýÌý

29:52 -ÌýSourcing imagesÌýfor your resourcesÌýÌýÌý

30:45 -ÌýDownloads vs purchasesÌýÌýÌý

31:30 -ÌýShould you start offÌýby sharingÌýjust freeÌýresources?ÌýÌýÌý

33:10 -ÌýExpanding to a US storeÌýÌýÌý

34:45 -ÌýSeasonal resourcesÌýÌýÌý

35:53 -Ìý51ºÚÁÏÌýÌý

39:08 -ÌýSelling a niche subjectÌýÌýÌý

40:52 -ÌýBenefit of video previewsÌýÌý

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Now that you’re onboarded as a Tes author, take a look at the rest of the Author Academy for more advanced information:Ìý

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Go to the author academy

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Happy resource sharing!ÌýÌý

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