The book launch checklist
Checklist for authors
For authors and ebook sellers who want a launch that keeps selling after the first week.
Worksheet
How many copies your book needs to break even
How to use this worksheet
Share it with writers planning a self published book. A clear sales target keeps the costs in proportion and opens a useful conversation.
What is inside
Work out your figureEditing
The costs to plan forStory and line editing: Usually the biggest cost.
What you earn on each formatEbook
Reaching the numberBuild a reader list before launch. They buy first and tell others.
Using your figurePut in your costs and earnings per copy.
Three title ideas for your own version
How many copies your book needs to break even
The self publishing break even worksheet
Work out the sales your book needs
Where to promote it
Writing groupsInstagram and Threadsyour newsletterauthor events
What goes in a book break even worksheet?
A calculator for the total cost and the copies needed to break even, then the costs to plan for, earnings by format and how to reach the number.
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