Writing a book isn't easy.
Making the decision to write a book is worth celebrating, but it can be a challenging road for a lot of aspiring writers. Even if you haven’t written your first word yet, having the right plan in place will be essential to your trajectory for success.
That’s why we created the Book Publishing Cheat Sheet, which breaks down the steps you need to take in a simple and easy way to help you get started.
Book Publishing Cheat Sheet
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Get a high-level overview of the five stages of publishing, from pre-writing to marketing, whether you're writing an ebook or a print book, and whether you're self-publishing or going the traditional route.
Learn the Four Phases to Getting a Book Published
The book publishing process can feel overwhelming to navigate, so we’ve created a map to guide you through. Getting your book published can be broken down into four phases:
- Pre-writing
- Writing
- Editing
- Publishing
You need to complete each phase before moving on to the next one—but how do you know when that's complete? This simple checklist walks you through each phase, prompting you with the specific questions you need to answer before you can move on in the process.
Our Background in Book Publishing
You may be familiar with Pat Flynn's best-selling books, Superfans, Will It Fly?, and Let Go, but did you know that the entire team at SPI Media has an extensive background in book publishing? When Pat Flynn and the Smart Passive Income brand officially joined forces with its long-term creative agency, Winning Edits, the team brought with themselves a long track record of producing and publishing books, including Pat's titles.
Superfans
The easy way to stand out, grow your tribe, and build a successful business. Followers, subscribers, customers. It’s easy to just look at the numbers. How many likes? How many email subscribers? How many purchases? But as entrepreneurs, we have to remember that there are people behind all that data…
Will It Fly?
How to test your next business idea so you don’t waste your time and money.
Let Go
Pat Flynn’s memoir about overcoming adversity through a commitment to pursuing your own path.
Why We're Giving the Book Publishing Cheat Sheet Away for Free
We want to see you realize your dreams of becoming a published author. Having access to a game plan from people who have “been there and done that” will help you navigate the process with confidence.
Let our cheat sheet be your catalyst for helping you to achieve your goal.
Book Publishing Cheat Sheet
Get the Cheat Sheet
Sign up to receive emails from SPI and we'll give you access to our free Business Toolkit, including the Book Publishing Cheat Sheet.
Get a high-level overview of the five stages of publishing, from pre-writing to marketing, whether you're writing an ebook or a print book, and whether you're self-publishing or going the traditional route.
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