Q: How do I publish a book?

There are myriad ways to publish your book, but to keep this short, simple and sweet, let’s break your options into two:

Traditional publishing requires getting an agent who will then pitch your book to publishers. Once you have a book deal, it can take another 18 months before your book appears on a bookshelf. So timing is a key consideration here, especially since

getting an agent can take weeks, months or years, and the same for getting a book deal with a publisher. To get an agent, you’ll need to provide a query letter, synopsis and sample chapters. Make sure your book is in the best shape possible as you can only make a first impression once, and it’s best if your entire manuscript is ready as if the agent likes what they see, they’ll likely request to see the rest of it.

Another option that’s growing in popularity is self-publishing. Anyone can self-publish their book through Amazon and a variety of other platforms, at any time. It can be tempting to go ahead

and publish your book just because you can, but avoid skipping steps so you can put your best foot forward and have

the most success with your book. You also want to build in time for marketing your book before it goes on sale, if possible. That’s why many self-published authors turn to book coaches and third

parties—to help them with the editing, publishing and marketing parts of the process.

If you would like to be personally mentored by me during your book writing and book publishing journey, you can sign up for my group coaching/membership program here or reach out to me (hello@passionprojectpod.com) to inquire about my one-on-one coaching and editing packages.