🖋️ Prep the manuscript

• [ ] Final proofread (no, not by you — get fresh eyes on it)
• [ ] Save final draft in Word or Google Docs
• [ ] Check chapter headings and page breaks

📄 Format like a pro

• [ ] Format eBook (EPUB or KPF preferred, reflowable text)
• [ ] Format paperback (PDF with correct margins, bleed, etc.)
• [ ] Use formatting tool (Atticus, Reedsy, Vellum, or similar)
• [ ] Test file on Kindle Previewer

📚 Create a banging book cover

• [ ] Hire a designer or buy a pre-made cover
• [ ] Ensure it fits the genre trends
• [ ] Make sure it looks good as a thumbnail
• [ ] Upload both eBook and paperback versions (different specs!)

📝 Craft your book description

• [ ] Write an attention-grabbing first line
• [ ] Add a snappy blurb (not a full synopsis)
• [ ] Include bullets or highlights if non-fiction
• [ ] Add a call to action (“Perfect for fans of…”)

🔎 Optimise keywords and categories