203. Book Tip | How long does it take to write and publish a nonfiction book? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 15 MIN

203. Book Tip | How long does it take to write and publish a nonfiction book?

from Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis · host Stacy Ennis

In this episode, I’m walking you through a realistic book publishing timeline—from first idea to finished book launch.Whether you’re planning to self-publish or go hybrid, this guide will help you understand what takes how long, what tasks overlap, and how to create a schedule that fits your life.Here’s what we’ll cover:How long writing the firstdraft actually takesWhat editing involves and howto plan for itAll the moving pieces in thepublishing processWhat your launch timelineshould really look likeWhy rushing rarely leads togreat resultsAnd two timeline options tohelp you plan your own path: a 12-month sprint or an 18-month steady marathon.🔗 Get the full blog post + timeline breakdown here:https://stacyennis.com/publishing-timeline/ Resources: 📘 ⁠Download my free 10 Things You Should Know Before Writing a Nonfiction Book⁠ 📩 Want to know more about coaching? Reach out here: [email protected]

In this episode, I’m walking you through a realistic book publishing timeline—from first idea to finished book launch.Whether you’re planning to self-publish or go hybrid, this guide will help you understand what takes how long, what tasks overlap, and how to create a schedule that fits your life.Here’s what we’ll cover:How long writing the firstdraft actually takesWhat editing involves and howto plan for itAll the moving pieces in thepublishing processWhat your launch timelineshould really look likeWhy rushing rarely leads togreat resultsAnd two timeline options tohelp you plan your own path: a 12-month sprint or an 18-month steady marathon.🔗 Get the full blog post + timeline breakdown here:https://stacyennis.com/publishing-timeline/ Resources: 📘 ⁠Download my free 10 Things You Should Know Before Writing a Nonfiction Book⁠ 📩 Want to know more about coaching? Reach out here: [email protected]

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