How Long Does It Take to Publish Your Book

In this episode, AJ and Mike deliver some much needed realism with respect to how long it really takes to write and publish a must-read book. They don’t hold back about those ‘write a book in 30 days’ programs, either. Listeners will get straight-talk about how long each step in the process takes, why it takes that long, and even what to plan for regardless of the chosen publishing path, be it self or traditional.

Episode 86 of the Don't Write That Book podcast, hosted by Mike Michalowicz, titled "How Long Does It Take to Publish Your Book" was published on July 17, 2025 and runs 39 minutes.

July 17, 2025 ·39m · Don't Write That Book

Summary

In this episode, AJ and Mike deliver some much needed realism with respect to how long it really takes to write and publish a must-read book. They don’t hold back about those ‘write a book in 30 days’ programs, either. Listeners will get straight-talk about how long each step in the process takes, why it takes that long, and even what to plan for regardless of the chosen publishing path, be it self or traditional.

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