Self-Publishing Timeline PDF
A realistic month-by-month schedule from finished draft to launch day.
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Free Author Resources
The same checklists our team works from, free for you to use.
Free guides for every stage of publishing
Practical checklists, timelines and explainers written by our editorial team. Use them to plan your budget, understand retailer requirements, and prepare your manuscript before you hire anyone, including us.
Book Launch Checklist
Every pre-order, review copy, and launch-week task in running order.
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How to find retailer keywords and categories readers actually search.
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Clean up your file before editing or formatting and save on scope.
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These guides and checklists are the same ones our team uses. They are free, and many authors use them to handle parts of the process themselves.
Before you write
Start with the planning guides. Knowing your reader, your genre's typical length, and your main competitors makes the writing and editing stages much easier.
Before you publish
The production checklist walks through editing, proofreading, cover, interior, ISBNs, and metadata in the right order, so nothing is skipped in the rush to launch.
Choosing platforms
Our platform guides explain the difference between Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other channels, so you can decide where your book should be sold and on what terms.
When to ask for help
If a step feels unclear or takes too much of your time, that is usually the right moment to bring in a professional. A free audit or consultation can help you decide.
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