The Timeline for Traditional Publishing

The process of traditional publishing can feel very opaque and mysterious to first-time authors, and one of the most common questions, and surprises, they have is how long does the process actually take. While mileage does vary, generally the short answer is longer than you think. There are steps in the process that you might not know to expect and each step takes its own chunk of time.

In this week's video, Amanda outlines her own experience through traditional publishing as a case study to demonstrate what to expect from the process.

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Timestamps:

0:00-Intro

1:30- Writers are frequently surprised at how long it takes

2:00- Planning on 3-5 year timeline

5:15- Writing before proposal or with contract

7:00- Making a connection with an editor

8:00- Applying for academic grants

9:25- Getting the book approved by the editorial board

10:50- The key elements of the book proposal

12:40- The editorial board chooses their release calendar

13:45- Production process

16:34- Cover design

19:21- Galley Proofs

20:30- Shifting from production to promotion

22:41- This timeline can become a life style

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