Your Self-Publishing Timeline: A Realistic Step-by-Step Guide from Draft to Launch

📝 Your Self-Publishing Timeline: A Realistic Step-by-Step Guide from Draft to Launch

7-Page PDF Guide for Indie Authors

Self-publishing gives you full control over your book, but that means you’re in charge of everything.

Writing, editing, cover design, formatting, marketing… it’s a lot to juggle. Without a clear timeline, it’s easy to stall out or rush and regret it later.

That’s where this guide comes in.

In just 7 pages, I break down each major phase of the self-publishing process and give you a realistic timeline you can follow from first draft to launch day. You’ll know what to expect, how long each step takes, and how to set yourself up for a smooth, stress-free release.

✅ What’s Inside

• Writing the First Draft (1–6 months)
• Self-Editing and Revisions (2–6 weeks)
• Beta Readers & Developmental Feedback (3–6 weeks)
• Professional Editing (4–8 weeks)
• Cover Design & Formatting (3–5 weeks)
• Marketing Prep & Prelaunch (4–8 weeks)
• Uploading, Proofing & Distribution (1–2 weeks)
• Launch Week strategies + how to keep momentum going

🚀 Why You’ll Love This Guide

• Gives you a clear roadmap so you don’t feel lost or overwhelmed
• Helps you plan realistically around work, life, and writing goals
• Saves you from costly mistakes like rushing edits or skipping marketing prep
• Perfect for first-time indie authors who want clarity and confidence

💡 Who This Is For

• Aspiring authors ready to self-publish their first book
• Writers who feel stuck in endless drafting or editing
• Indie authors who want to create a timeline that actually works

📥 What You’ll Get

• A 7-page, easy-to-read PDF you can reference at every stagePractical tips to keep you on track

✨ Ready to publish your book without the overwhelm? Grab your guide today and start building your realistic self-publishing timeline!

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