How long does it take to write a book? For a non-fiction book here is an idea of the timing as well as the steps for a successful book launch.
Month One
- Analyze the competition
- Keywords
- Three goals for the book
- Draft the book outline
- Identify existing materials that can be used in the book
Month Two
- Completed book outline
- Identify the audience
- Identify the Best Social Media outlets
- Ideas for book cover and book identity.
- Collect and edit illustrative stories
Month Three
- Drafts of four chapters
- Set up Social Media Channels
- Identify appropriate speaking venues
- Identify the best publisher for the project
- Hire cover designer
Month Four
- Rough draft completed
- Schedule for social media created
- Book identity and cover approved
- Identify Beta Readers
Month Five
- Send draft to Beta Readers
- Request book endorsements (back of book blurbs)
- Blog about the book
- Schedule speaking venues and classes
Month Six
- Evaluate Beta Feedback
- Send the book to the final copy editor
- Set up blogs from the book
- Send the book to the publisher
Month Seven
- Book launch
- PR for the book in legacy media channels
- Social Media Ads
- Post and ask for reviews on Amazon
- Plan to continue the conversation
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