The Self-Publishing
Action Plan
18-page downloadable, printable guide.
Print it out, tape it to your wall, and check off steps as you go.
GET THE PLAN FOR JUST $17!Maybe you have a finished manuscript.
Maybe you're still writing but wondering what happens when you're finished.
Either way, you've probably spent more time than you'd like piecing together a publishing plan from social media posts, blog posts, and Facebook groups—even though the only constant is advice that contradicts itself.
You just want to know how to self-publish without wasting time or money (and, of course, without looking self-published).
I've got you!
I've published 6 books of my own and 100+ for others.
The Self-Publishing Action Plan shows you exactly what to do (in what order) and what to skip, so you can get your book published already!
Janet Philbin
LCSW, Certified Hypnosis Practitioner
"I followed Elizabeth's system like a textbook. To date I've sold 8500+ books!"
DON'T WORRY, YOU DON'T NEED TO MAKE ANOTHER LIST OF 47 THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED TO DO TO SELF-PUBLISH PROPERLY.
YOU JUST NEED THE STEP-BY-STEP PLAN HUNDREDS OF AUTHORS HAVE USED.
I PROMISE, YOU'LL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S NEXT.
The Self-Publishing Action Plan is a downloadable, printable guide that simplifies the entire self-publishing process.
WHAT'S INSIDE:
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The exact order of operations, so you stop second-guessing yourself. Know precisely what to do first, second, and so on, so you can move from "I think I'm ready" to "I've got this. Hold my latte."
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Realistic timelines so nothing blindsides you. You'll know how long each stage actually takes, which means you can plan your budget, your launch, and your celebration staycation without scrambling at the last minute.
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The expensive mistakes—clearly spelled out so you don't make them. First-time authors lose real money on preventable missteps. This plan tells you exactly where those landmines are so you can sidestep them instead of learning the hard way.
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Proven back-cover copy templates. Most first-time authors either wing it or write a summary nobody asked for. You'll get fill-in-the-blank templates that show you exactly how to write copy that makes readers want to buy your book.
"Elizabeth's self-publishing guidance was exactly what I needed. She took what felt overwhelming and complicated and distilled it into straightforward, easy-to-follow steps. And her pre-order process got me 460 pre-orders!"
—Allie Hill, author of The Girlfriends Guide to Empty Nesting
I'm Elizabeth. I'm an author of 6 books, a self-publishing guide, a podcast host, and the editor of 100+ books.
Over the past 20+ years, I've helped hundreds of first-time authors get their books out of their heads and into readers' hands.
- I've guided 250+ authors through the publishing process
- I've written and edited 100+ back covers
- I've published 100+ books, between my own titles and the authors I've worked with.
I've learned what works, what doesn't, and what order to do things in to keep myself from questioning every step.
The "order of things" is what this action plan is built on. It focuses on the actual process that gets books published without expensive detours.
My self-publishing approach is a bit different.
🙅🏻♀️ No 3-hour time blocks required
🙅🏻♀️ No overwhelm
🙅🏻♀️ No tech challenges
🙅🏻♀️ No expensive PR team
🙅🏻♀️ No need for perfection
🙅🏻♀️ No worries about appearing "amateur"
🙅🏻♀️ No need for a big budget or expensive add-ons
🙅🏻♀️ No need to have an audience of readers (we'll get to that!)
What you do need is a clear order of operations. And that's exactly what this plan gives you.
It's a process I know works.
*My Amazon-only sales from past 7 years (includes sales of 5 different books)
Still wondering if you really need this?
You might be thinking…
💭 “I can probably find all of this online for free.”
You absolutely can. But you’ll also find 43 conflicting opinions about ISBNs, book size, and when to hire an editor. This Action Plan cuts through all that noise so you can move forward with confidence instead of confusion.
💭 “I’m not ready to publish yet.”
That’s exactly why this plan exists. It shows you what’s coming so you can plan (and budget) smartly instead of scrambling later.
💭 “I’m not techy.”
Perfect. You don’t need to be. Each step is written in plain English and tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
💭 “I don’t have a lot of time right now.”
Even better. You can skim the entire plan in less than 30 minutes and instantly see what’s ahead, what matters most, and what can wait.
THIS ISN'T ANOTHER TASK TO ADD TO YOUR NEVER-ENDING TO-DO LIST
It’s 18 pages that replaces confusion with a plan.
You'll know exactly what to do first, what to skip, how long each stage actually takes, and where the expensive mistakes are hiding. Print it out, tape it to your wall, and check things off as you go.
GIVE ME THE FULL PLAN!
When you’ve got the right roadmap in front of you, it feels like someone gave you one of those once-popular "easy" buttons.
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You stop spinning in circles trying to figure out the “right order” of things.
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You finally know exactly when to hire an editor, when to order your proof copies, and how to avoid costly do-overs.
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You write your back-cover copy with confidence (instead of dread) because you’re following proven examples that actually sell books.
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You save time, energy, and—let’s be honest—money you’d otherwise spend fixing mistakes that could’ve been avoided.
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Most importantly, you start seeing momentum. You move from “Someday I’ll publish my book” to “Here’s exactly what I’m doing this week to make it happen.”
REAL AUTHORS. REAL RESULTS.
Hundreds of first-time authors have used my step-by-step process to finally publish their books—without confusion, overwhelm, or expensive missteps.
This process works for:
