Self-Publishing Checklist
Self-Publishing Checklist
Inksnatcher
Self-Publishing ChecklistI’ve always found checklists handy, and this one is no exception. If you think I’ve left something out, let me know so I can add it. Feel free to print this and share.
Most important
(and do this before you pay anyone to do any work on your book or you’ll waste a lot of money)
Finish book and promise to change nothing.
Finalize title and subtitle.
To get interior ready
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Editing – round #1: review all edits; round #2 for punctuation
Bio – long (100 words)
Head shot – 300 dpi
Typesetting
Cover
Choose cover photo or art
Jacket copy – goes on the back cover to hook people into buying the book
Bio – short (50 words)
ISBN x 2 and barcode
An imprint logo for the back and spine if you buy your own ISBNs
Endorsements x at least 2
Printing
CreateSpace account
Final check
Digital check online
Order proof copies
Final proof – can be done by nitpicky friends
eBook
Kindle and Smashwords typesetting
Amazon KDP account
Smashwords account
Sales
Book blurb/description for Amazon sales page
Amazon author page
Friends ready to write reviews on Amazon
Choose launch date
Set up book for preorders
Set up preorder campaign
Set up book signing potluck within your local community
Bulk orders
Bulk order for conferences at least 3 weeks in advance and mail straight to event center
