AAS Self-Publishing Tookit

The kit combines checklists, publishing workflows, templates, trackers, and research worksheets so authors can prepare ebook and print editions with less confusion and fewer last-minute mistakes.

• KDP, print, ebook, and metadata readiness checklists

• step-by-step self-publishing, print-prep, ebook, and upload workflows

• front matter, back matter, description, ARC outreach, and launch-copy templates

• 90-day launch calendar template

• ARC / reviewer tracker

• upload log, ISBN / imprint tracker, and budget tracker

• version-control habits for cleaner publishing handoffs

• keyword research worksheet

• category research worksheet

• competitive title review worksheet

• reader-positioning worksheet

• reduces publishing overwhelm

• creates a repeatable release process

• helps align files, metadata, and launch tasks

• works well for solo authors and small publishing teams

authors preparing their first self-published release, authors building a repeatable launch system, and AAS users who want their publish page workflow backed by practical files and templates