What happens in each trimester?

1st Trimester

We define the book’s message, audience, and place in the broader conversation; develop the book’s skeleton structure; decide how to connect with your audience through book pregnancy and delivery; write and edit the book proposal and 2–3 sample chapters; begin submission process

2nd Trimester

Complete the full draft of the manuscript; continue nurturing your audience; developmental edit of first draft focused on structure and content; line edit of revised draft to prepare for publisher submission or the self-publishing path

3rd Trimester

Begin executing the book’s delivery plan; production consultations for authors who traditionally publish; production guidance, coordination, and proofreading for authors who self-publish*; postnatal review once the book is birthed