📋 Your eBook Launch Checklist
The exact action plan to go from idea to $100K/year
Welcome, action-taker. This is your step-by-step roadmap. Print it, save it, or keep it open—just start checking boxes.
💡 Pro Tip: Press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P on Mac) to save this as a PDF or print it. Check "Save as PDF" in your print dialog.
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Research & Planning
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Validate Your NicheGo to Amazon Best Sellers. Confirm demand: Best Sellers Rank under 50,000 in your subcategory.📝 Note your top 3 competitor titles and their review counts.
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Define Your Reader AvatarWho exactly is this book for? (e.g., "Busy moms over 40 wanting quick healthy meals")
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Craft Your Title & SubtitleUse formula: [Desired Outcome] + [Timeframe] + [Without Pain].
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Generate AI OutlinePrompt: "Create a 10-chapter outline for a book about [TOPIC]. Each chapter: 5 actionable subheadings."
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Creation & Packaging
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Write First Draft (AI-Assisted)1 chapter/day. Use AI to expand points, but inject your voice and stories.⏱ Target: 20,000-40,000 words for non-fiction.
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Edit & ProofreadRun through Grammarly. Then do a manual read-aloud pass to catch awkward phrasing.
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Design Professional CoverUse Canva or hire on Fiverr ($50-$100). Ensure thumbnail is readable on mobile.🎨 Model top 10 books in your category—don't copy, adapt.
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Format InteriorUse Kindle Create (free) or Vellum. Test on phone, tablet, and e-reader preview.
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Publishing Setup
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Prepare KDP Metadata7 backend keywords (no repeats). Choose 2 specific categories. Write compelling book description.📝 Use the AIDA formula: Attention → Interest → Desire → Action.
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Upload to KDPManuscript file, cover file, metadata, pricing. Enable Kindle Unlimited if eligible.
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Set Launch PriceStart at $2.99 or $3.99 (70% royalty tier). Plan a 5-day promo at $0.99 to gather reviews.
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Add A+ ContentCreate 3-5 image modules for your product page. Boosts conversion by ~20%.
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Launch & Scale
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Soft Launch (Days 1-5)Share with email list, friends, niche communities. Ask for honest reviews.
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Start Amazon AdsBegin with $5/day automatic targeting. Review search terms weekly; add negatives.🎯 Target ACOS under 40% initially. Optimize, don't overspend.
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Capture EmailsAdd lead magnet inside book: "Text BONUS to [NUMBER] for free worksheet."
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Plan Book #2Series sell better. Outline your next title while momentum is high.🔄 Repurpose content: Turn chapters into blog posts, social snippets, or a mini-course.
🗒️ My Personal Notes
Use this space to jot down ideas, deadlines, or resources:
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