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BOOK LAUNCH checklist.

From final manuscript to launch day, in order. Check things off here, print it, or save as PDF.

01 — Manuscript

Final draft completeProfessional edit doneProofread (fresh eyes, not yours)Front & back matter written (dedication, about the author, also-by)

02 — Design

Cover brief completedEbook cover finalPrint cover with back & spine (correct spine width!)Interior formatted: print PDF + EPUB3D mockups for promo

03 — Metadata

Title/subtitle finalizedBook description written (hook first line)7 keywords researchedCategories chosen (check the competition)ISBN assigned (or KDP free one)Price set — check your royalties per copy

04 — Platforms

KDP account & tax info completeFiles uploaded and previewed page by pagePrint proof ordered and approvedWide distribution decided (IngramSpark / D2D)Pre-order set up (if using one)

05 — Launch

Author page claimed (Amazon Author Central)Review team / ARC readers briefedSocial posts prepared with mockupsNewsletter announcement draftedLaunch-week promo planned (price promo, ads, posts)

Live launch progress

0% READY.

0 of 25 launch tasks complete.

Manuscript0/4

Design0/5

Metadata0/6

Platforms0/5

Launch0/5

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