Building Your Publishing Plan Without Panic

You’ve finished your manuscript—maybe even done a first round of editing—and now it’s time to publish. But where do you begin? The idea of "publishing your book" sounds straightforward until you sit down to figure out the steps.

That’s when the overwhelm creeps in. You might find yourself thinking: Do I need an ISBN? What’s the timeline for uploading to Amazon? Is now the right time to promote? These questions don’t mean you’re unprepared. They mean you care. And you’re ready for a plan.

Why Guessing Slows You Down

Too often, authors start by researching, Googling, and collecting bits of advice from Facebook groups. It’s exhausting and often conflicting. A publishing checklist helps cut through that noise. It gives you a structured view of what needs to happen—and what doesn’t.

Use a Checklist That Works for You

The Book Release Checklist was created to answer one question: how can authors stay focused in the publishing phase without burning out? This free tool lays out each major step in sequence so you’re not spinning your wheels. You can follow it at your pace, one step at a time.

A Plan Is the Antidote to Panic

When you know what’s coming, you get to lead your process instead of reacting to it. Whether you’re self-publishing for the first time or doing it again with more intention, your publishing plan should support your capacity—not drain it.

Start with the Book Release Checklist and get clear on what to do (and when):

Ready for a system that guides you all the way through? PublishPro Workflow is your step-by-step Trello-based publishing path.

Publishing doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the right checklist and workflow, you can move forward with confidence and focus on what matters most—getting your book into the hands of readers.