How long does it really take to write, publish, and launch a book? In this bonus episode, Zach Kristensen shares the honest, behind-the-scenes story of self-publishing his first book, Trust Me, I'm an Author — what worked, what he'd do differently, and the timeline lessons every nonfiction author needs before they hit publish.

In this episode:

• Why a book is really about trust — and the three kinds of trust that build confidence, momentum, and impact
• The #1 drafting lesson: get your first draft out fast (and why you start with your audience, not the page)
• Why editing always takes longer than you think — and what beta readers actually reveal about your book
• The case for setting deadlines and planning for delays when your timeline depends on a team
• Why your book should be finished at least 3 months before launch — and what happens when it isn't
• The launch math: ~6 months to build attention, 3 months for focused marketing

Resources mentioned:

• Trust Me, I'm an Author by Zach Kristensen — https://amzn.to/4xjQwUb 

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