Launching a book involves more than choosing a publication date. Use our free interactive Book Launch Timeline Planner to organize the steps leading up to release day and the follow-up afterward.
Open the Free Book Launch Timeline Planner
Build your personalized book launch checklist
Enter your planned publication date and book details, then explore suggested milestones for editing, cover design, formatting, advance reader copies (ARCs), preorders, marketing, and post-launch follow-up. Track completed tasks and customize your plan.
Plan ahead without rushing
The timeline is a planning guide, not a guarantee. Retailer processing times, proof copies, distribution, and review services can vary. Check each platform’s current requirements before committing to a date.
Preparing your files for release? Read our KDP proof copy checklist and step-by-step children’s book publishing guide.
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