Manuscript to Market: What Happens Next? ๐
Authors often think finishing their book is the end, but publishing expert Julie Broad explains what truly happens after completing a manuscript.

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1.2K views โข Mar 25, 2025

About this video
Many authors think finishing their manuscript means the hard part of writing a book is over. But according to publishing expert Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, that's just the beginning. The process of editing, designing, and launching a book takes more time to do well than most authors-to-be realize.
In this video, Julieโalso known as "Julie the Book Broad"โbreaks down exactly what happens after an author types โThe End.โ She shares a month-by-month roadmap of what it really takes to bring a non-fiction book from draft to bookshelf, the right way.
What Viewers Will Learn:
The actual publishing timeline for a high-quality non-fiction book
Why professional editing is more than a single step
Common design mistakes authors make (and how to avoid them)
Essential marketing milestones during the 12 months post-manuscript
The difference between launching a book and simply uploading one
This is a must-watch for anyone who wants their book to stand out and sellโlong after launch day.
๐ Resources mentioned in this video:
https://www.authorbusinessaccelerator.com
https://www.booklaunchers.com/podmatch
https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com/audio
๐งฐ Download the free workbook: 7 Steps to Write and Publish a Book That Sells
https://www.booklaunchers.com/7steps
๐ฅ Book a call with the Book Launchers team to get expert help with publishing and promoting a non-fiction book:
https://www.booklaunchers.com/apply
๐ View upcoming Book Launchers events and livestreams:
https://www.booklaunchers.com/skool
๐ก Related Video to Watch Next:
How to Write a Book That Sells for Years โ https://youtu.be/YOUR-RELATED-VIDEO
#SelfPublishing #BookMarketing #NonFictionAuthor #PublishingTimeline #BookLaunchers #JulieBroad #ManuscriptToMarket #AuthorTips #NoBoringBooks
Need Book Marketing Support? Get Self-Promote and Succeed, now available: https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com
Subscribe for our weekly videos to help you write a non-fiction book, self-publish and sell your book on Amazon, Kindle, Bookstores, Kobo and beyond:
http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1
If you are interested in getting a professional team to help you self publish your book, visit Book Launchers website:
http://booklaunchers.com/
Connect with us on social media:
http://twitter.com/booklaunchers
http://facebook.com/booklaunchers
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Month 1 - Manuscript Draft Done
02:47 Month 2 - More Editing
03:47 Month 3 - Cover Design
04:55 Month 4 - Polish
05:31 Month 5 - Final Design
06:35 Month 6 - Marketing Begins
07:22 Month 7 - Launch
08:11 Month 8 - Reviews and Sales
08:58 Month 9 - More Promotions
09:38 Month 10 - Keep Going!
10:18 Month 11 - Beyond Amazon
10:51 Month 12 - Congratulations Author
In this video, Julieโalso known as "Julie the Book Broad"โbreaks down exactly what happens after an author types โThe End.โ She shares a month-by-month roadmap of what it really takes to bring a non-fiction book from draft to bookshelf, the right way.
What Viewers Will Learn:
The actual publishing timeline for a high-quality non-fiction book
Why professional editing is more than a single step
Common design mistakes authors make (and how to avoid them)
Essential marketing milestones during the 12 months post-manuscript
The difference between launching a book and simply uploading one
This is a must-watch for anyone who wants their book to stand out and sellโlong after launch day.
๐ Resources mentioned in this video:
https://www.authorbusinessaccelerator.com
https://www.booklaunchers.com/podmatch
https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com/audio
๐งฐ Download the free workbook: 7 Steps to Write and Publish a Book That Sells
https://www.booklaunchers.com/7steps
๐ฅ Book a call with the Book Launchers team to get expert help with publishing and promoting a non-fiction book:
https://www.booklaunchers.com/apply
๐ View upcoming Book Launchers events and livestreams:
https://www.booklaunchers.com/skool
๐ก Related Video to Watch Next:
How to Write a Book That Sells for Years โ https://youtu.be/YOUR-RELATED-VIDEO
#SelfPublishing #BookMarketing #NonFictionAuthor #PublishingTimeline #BookLaunchers #JulieBroad #ManuscriptToMarket #AuthorTips #NoBoringBooks
Need Book Marketing Support? Get Self-Promote and Succeed, now available: https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com
Subscribe for our weekly videos to help you write a non-fiction book, self-publish and sell your book on Amazon, Kindle, Bookstores, Kobo and beyond:
http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1
If you are interested in getting a professional team to help you self publish your book, visit Book Launchers website:
http://booklaunchers.com/
Connect with us on social media:
http://twitter.com/booklaunchers
http://facebook.com/booklaunchers
http://instagram.com/booklaunchers
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Month 1 - Manuscript Draft Done
02:47 Month 2 - More Editing
03:47 Month 3 - Cover Design
04:55 Month 4 - Polish
05:31 Month 5 - Final Design
06:35 Month 6 - Marketing Begins
07:22 Month 7 - Launch
08:11 Month 8 - Reviews and Sales
08:58 Month 9 - More Promotions
09:38 Month 10 - Keep Going!
10:18 Month 11 - Beyond Amazon
10:51 Month 12 - Congratulations Author
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Duration
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Published
Mar 25, 2025
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