To publish a book, you need five essentials:
- A completed manuscript
- Editing (at least a basic review)
- A cover design that fits your genre
- Interior formatting for print and/or ebook
- A publishing platform to distribute your book
Optional — but recommended — elements include:
- An ISBN (if not using platform-assigned ones)
- Author bio and book description
- Keywords, categories, and metadata
- A launch plan or email list
Publishing is both creative and technical — but with the right support, it becomes a smooth, empowering process.