The Self-publishing Plan – DIY is a clear, practical roadmap for first‑time and indie authors who want to publish professionally without wasting money or falling for scams. It breaks the process into 10 manageable steps so you always know what to do next.
When your manuscript is really “ready” and how to use beta readers and editors.
How to budget for editing, cover design, ISBNs, and marketing.
How to find trustworthy cover artists and understand different types of editors.
How to write a strong book description, blurb, and keywords so readers can find your book.
How to format ebook and print, choose packagers (Kindle, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark), and set smart pricing.
How to prepare for launch, get reviews, and keep marketing after release.
The full 10‑step Self-publishing Plan. Use the PDF version or the whiteboard version.
Checklists for publishing tasks and book marketing.
Prefer hands‑on help? You can also hire me as your publishing partner to guide or manage the process for you.
Check out the sample whiteboard
