Time-Sensitive Business Book Launch with Assisted Self-Publishing

Overview:

A Texas entrepreneur needed his business book published before an industry conference six months away. Traditional publishing was too slow to meet this timeline.

Challenge:

Traditional publishing typically takes 12–18 months from manuscript submission to release. Missing the conference would mean losing a prime audience and marketing opportunity.

Solution:

Estorytellers recommended assisted self-publishing, offering:

• Developmental editing and copyediting for professional quality.

• Metadata setup, ISBN registration, and library-ready PCIP/CIP creation.

• Print-on-demand and digital distribution across major US platforms.

• Marketing handoff plan aligned with conference timing.

Results:

• Book published in 5 months, ready for the conference.

• Author retained 100% of publishing rights, allowing future foreign licensing.

• Within six months, strong indie sales attracted a foreign rights agent, licensing the book in two international markets.

Key Takeaways:

• Assisted self-publishing can meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

• Retaining rights provides opportunities for additional revenue streams.

• Clear project management ensures timely delivery and market readiness.