SELF-PUBLISHING CHECKLIST • by Jane Friedman

[Pages:1]SELF-PUBLISHING CHECKLIST ? by Jane Friedman

Editorial and Production

Research and finalize the title and subtitle Write book description and back cover copy Send final manuscript to copyedit Research/write a creative brief on cover design Hire out the cover design (send creative brief) Review the copyedit and resolve all issues Finalize the front cover design (For print) Create design element list for interior (For print) Send final copy to interior designer Write author bio, dedication, acknowledgments (For print) Review designed pages; adjust/revise (For print) Complete back cover design + spine (For print nonfiction) Send final files to indexer (For digital) Create EPUB/MOBI files Proofread final files in all formats

How long it might take

2-4 weeks

2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks

2-4 weeks

1-2 weeks 1-2 weeks 1-2 weeks varies by process used 1-2 weeks

When to complete as early as possible as early as possible 3 months prior to pub date 3 months prior to pub date 3 months prior to pub date 2 months prior to pub date 2 months prior to pub date 2 months prior to pub date 2 months prior to pub date 2 months prior to pub date 1 month prior to pub date 1 month prior to pub date 3-4 weeks prior to pub date 2-4 weeks prior to pub date 1-2 weeks prior to pub date

Sales and Distribution

(Opt) Determine publishing company name Purchase ISBNs (), if using Research/determine price point for all formats Research/determine sales categories Research and determine keywords/tags Upload print book files to CreateSpace Review digital page proofs at CreateSpace Order print (POD) copy from CreateSpace Put book on-sale after reviewing print copy Repeat process at IngramSpark, if using Upload ebook files to Amazon KDP

How long it might take

less than an hour 1 hour a few hours a few hours / ongoing 1 hour, if prepared 1 hour a few minutes less than an hour 1 hour, if prepared 1 hour or less, if prepared

Upload ebook files to other retailers/distributors, 1 hour or less, if prepared as desired

When to complete as early as possible any time any time; can be changed any time; can be changed any time; can be changed 1 week prior to pub date 5-7 days prior to pub date 5-7 days prior to pub date around pub date when ready when ready to pub, or when ready to set as pre-order when ready to pub, or when ready to set as pre-order

Be sure to read these companion articles for more background and instruction: ? ?

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