Self-Publishing Timeline for POD Books

Many creators assume publishing happens instantly.

In reality, a professional timeline looks like:

Week 1–2: research
Week 3–6: design and formatting
Week 7: proofing
Week 8: launch

Working with a reliable printer like StationeryHQ can shorten production time dramatically.

For a full overview of POD publishing strategy, see:

The Complete Guide to Print on Demand Books