Book Launch Timelines

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4	Book Outline	2/1/2005		Yes
5	Complete 1st draft and send off to editor	3/1/2015	Cat Queen	Yes
6	Contact editor, formatter, cover designer to be put on their calendars	2/1/2015		Yes
7	Incorporate requested edits	3/15/2015		Yes
8	Teaser chapters written, frequently before entire book is finished (this is typcially for traditional publishing)			No
9	Write back cover copy/promo copy	6/19/2015		Yes
10	Update website with launch dates, covers, cover copy, and sample chapters	5/31/2015		Yes
11	Ensure I have enough ISBNs for all formats (will need for paperback copy & iBooks)	6/20/2015		Yes
12	Give manuscript to beta readers asking for feedback	5/15/2015	Mastermind Group	Yes
13	Order Proof copy of paperback to ensure everything is correct	6/5/2015		Yes
14	Update bio, list of works, media kit, etc.	7/1/2015		Yes
15	Create and send release newsletters to subscribers	6/19/2015		Yes
16	Upload to Smashwords, Nook, Kindle, CreateSpace.	6/30/2015		In Progress	Uploaded to Amazon and will upload to Smashwords after 3 months in KDP select.
17	Facebook status updates to let audience know that book will be released soon.	6/15/2015		Yes
18	Create launch plan & develop launch team	5/1/2015		Yes
19	Press Release	6/20/2015		No
20	Update Amazon Author Page	6/19/2015		Yes
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