A Quick Checklist for Self Publishing

  1. Brainstorm.
  2.  Rough outline.
  3. Write draft one.  Expected to be bad. This is part of the process!
  4. Edit for content ( potholes, missing storyline).
  5. Edit for consistency (blonde versus brunette, dark versus torch-lit).
  6.  Edit for transitions and lead sentences.
  7.  Proof for grammar.
  8.  Finalize content.
  9.  Create cover (Canva.com): 6″ x 9″ paperback is easiest to work with, and don’t forget an e-book cover.
  10.  Check for prices of similar books and decide on your price point.
  11.  Create a Draft2Digital account.
  12.  Fill out your author information.
  13. Upload your book.
  14. Upload your cover.
  15. Fill a book information.
  16. Proof all three formats (on computer, iPhone, and iPad).
  17. Approve PDF, mobi, and ePub versions.
  18.  Push to all e-book sites available.
  19.  Download all three finished versions so that you have copies.
  20.  Create accounts for CreateSpace, Amazon, KDP, and SmashWords (especially if you want Books A Million).
  21.  Get a paperback proof done. Read the entire thing.
  22.  Make any edits in Draft 2 Digital, reapprove formats, and upload all of the new versions appropriately.
  23. It will take minutes to about a week to push out everywhere.
  24.  Advertise! You can make great pictures with the Typorama app.