Wide Publishing Starter Checklist

Wide Publishing Starter Checklist

A practical setup guide for indie authors

This free checklist helps you prepare a clear, professional wide-publishing strategy—without relying on a single retailer.

Designed for indie authors and small publishers, this quick-reference guide walks you through the essential decisions and setup steps for publishing across multiple platforms and building a more stable, long-term publishing business.

Inside the checklist, you’ll confirm:

• your wide publishing goals
• which formats you should publish (ebook, paperback, hardcover, direct editions)
• how to prepare your ebook and print files
• how to set up both retail distribution and direct sales
• what to check before you go live
• and how to think about discoverability and sustainability beyond one store

This checklist is ideal if you:

• are new to publishing wide
• are transitioning away from an exclusive or single-platform model
• publish children’s books, nonfiction, or backlist titles
• or want a simple way to audit your current publishing setup

This download is a planning and preparation tool.

It helps you see what is required and what comes next—before you invest time and money into distribution.

Free download. No account required.