1. Write
2. Edit
   1. Developmental Edit
   2. Copy Edit
   3. Proofread Edit
3. Illustrate
4. File for LCCN
5. Get your ISBNs (Fill out information on Bowker)
6. Format
   1. Export interior for Paperback and Hardcover
7. ​Cover Design
   1. KDP Cover (Paperback)
   2. IngramSpark Cover (Hardcover)
   3. KDP Cover (eBook)
8. Create eBook KDP
9. Record Audiobook
   1. Publish on ACX
10. Create Animated Audiobook
    1. Schedule it for a premiere on YouTube
    2. Post a link on your website
11. Order proofs from KDP and IngramSpark
    1. Fix any changes and start from the formatting stage again
12. Pre Order for Hardcover IngramSpark
13. Pre Order for eBook KDP
    1. BookBub New Release Notification
    2. Aim for a BookBub New Release for Less deal
14. ​Publish Paperback KDP 3 business days before launch date
    
    1. File for copyright
    2. Tell close fans/readers about this and encourage them to leave an honest review
       
15. Send a paperback copy to LoC
16. Add Amazon Affiliate links on website
17. Choose 10 Amazon Categories
    
    1. For eBook and paperback
       
       1. At least do the following countries: .us .ca .uk .au
18. Amazon A+
    
    1. For eBook and paperback
       
    2. Update past series A+ for all previous books
19. Press Release (Up to one week before launch)
    1. Email all local/relevant media sources
20. ​Email your email list (Day of Launch)
21. Post on social media!
    1. And take time to celebrate! You've done a lot to share your heart with the world, now is the time to feel the accomplishment of everything you've been through since then!
22. Amazon Ads time!
    1. Place on Paperback (and eBook if you'd like!)
       1. Make 3 campaigns minimum
23. Submit your book to Readers Favorite
24. Keep sharing your work, optimizing ads, and encouraging honest reviews!