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✓TaskDeadlineSuggested deadlineTypical time for completion
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Research and finalize the title and subtitleas early as possible
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Write book description and back cover copyas early as possible
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Send final manuscript to copyedit3 months prior to pub date2-4 weeks
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Research/write a creative brief on cover design3 months prior to pub date
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Hire out the cover design (send creative brief)3 months prior to pub date2-4 weeks
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Review the copyedit and resolve all issues2 months prior to pub date1-2 weeks
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Finalize the front cover design2 months prior to pub date
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(For print) Create design element list for interior2 months prior to pub date
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(For print) Send final copy to interior design2 months prior to pub date2-4 weeks
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Write author bio, dedication, acknowledgments2 months prior to pub date
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(For print) Review designed pages; adjust/revise1 month prior to pub date1-2 weeks
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(For print) Complete back cover design + spine1 month prior to pub date1-2 weeks
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(For print nonfiction) Send final files to indexer3-4 weeks prior to pub date1-2 weeks
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(For digital) Create EPUB/MOBI files2-4 weeks prior to pub datevaries by process used
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Proofread final files in all formats1-2 weeks prior to pub date1-2 weeks
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Purchase ISBNs (myidentifiers.com), if usingany time
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Research/determine price point for all formatsany time; can be changed
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Research/determine sales categoriesany time; can be changed
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Research/determine keywords/tagsany time; can be changed
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Upload print book files to Amazon KDP1 week prior to pub date
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Review digital page proofs at Amazon KDP5-7 days prior to pub date
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Order print (POD) copy from Amazon KDP5-7 days prior to pub date
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Put book on-sale after reviewing print copyaround pub date
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Repeat process at IngramSpark, if usingwhen ready
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Upload ebook files to Amazon KDPwhen ready to pub/pre-order
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Upload ebook files to other retailers, as desiredwhen ready to pub/pre-order
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http://janefriedman.com/self-publishing-checklist
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http://janefriedman.com/self-publish-your-book
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https://janefriedman.com/how-to-publish-an-ebook/
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