Self-Publishing Action Plan
Stop Googling. Start Publishing.
A clear, step-by-step action plan that shows you exactly what to do (and what to skip) so you can self-publish your book with confidence—without wasting time, money, or brain cells.
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 A PROVEN PLAN THAT WALKS YOU THROUGH EACH STEP—IN ORDER—SO YOU'LL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S NEXT.
The Self-Publishing Action Plan is an 18-page downloadable, printable guide that simplifies the entire process.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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A step-by-step roadmap that removes all the guesswork.
Know exactly what to do (and in what order) so you can confidently move confidently from “I think I’m ready” to “I've got this. Hold my latte." -
Realistic timelines for every stage of the process.
Understand how long each step actually takes so you can plan your publishing journey without surprises, delays, or burnout. -
Money-saving guidance from real-world experience.
Avoid the expensive, preventable mistakes most first-time authors make, and keep more of your budget for the things that actually matter. -
Proven back-cover copy templates that sell your book for you.
Use the same formulas I’ve used to help dozens of authors write magnetic back-cover copy that naturally attracts their ideal readers (no cringe sales tactics required).
I’m Elizabeth Lyons—author of 6 books, book writing and self-publishing coach, and book editor.
I’ve helped hundreds of first-time authors turn their ideas into professionally published books—without getting lost in the endless “should I do this or that first?” spiral.
Between my own titles and the 100+ authors I’ve guided, I’ve published 70+ books as well as written and edited more than a hundred back covers (and sold over 75,000 books myself).
So when I say I know exactly where new authors get stuck—and what actually moves the needle—I mean it.
That’s why I created The Self-Publishing Action Plan: to save you from the confusion, the rabbit holes, and the “I’ll just figure it out as I go” drama.
"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
My 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!)
BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO PUBLISH A PROFESSIONAL BOOK, I MAKE SALES EVERY SINGLE DAY.
*Amazon-only sales from past 7 years
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 what will make your publishing to-do list make sense!
GRAB THE SELF-PUBLISHING ACTION PLAN FOR $17
When you’ve got the right roadmap in front of you, everything changes.
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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.” And that sense of progress is addictive—in the best way possible.
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.
Here’s what a few of them had to say:
This process works for:
Start Publishing with Confidence Today!