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Notion templates

  • Self-Publishing Guided Workflow

    Self-Publishing Guided Workflow

    A complete publishing system for authors who want clarity, control, and confidence.

    This Notion template guides you through every stage of the self-publishing process. From manuscript prep to metadata, permissions, formatting, and sales tracking, each section is designed to reduce friction and support real-world decisions.

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  • A digital screenshot of a nonprofit book planning dashboard with a blue header containing green curved lines and an open book icon. The page includes sections titled 'Navigation,' 'Overview,' and 'Audience & Positioning,' with organized tables and tip notes for planning a nonfiction book.

    Book Planning Dashboard

    Plan, structure, and track your nonfiction book with this free Notion dashboard. Organize your ideas, log writing sessions, set word count goals, and clarify your audience and structure—ideal for writers at any stage of the process.

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  • Screenshot of a website titled 'Metadata Builder for Self-Publishing Authors' with sections for Book Details, Marketing Metadata, and Marketing Metadata. The page features a decorative header with colorful triangles.

    Metadata Builder

    A free Notion template to help self-publishing authors organize and finalize their book metadata for platforms like KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Use it to prep your ISBNs, descriptions, keywords, and more—all in one place.

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  • Preview of an editorial style sheet with a pink and purple gradient header, showcasing sections for project info, general style notes, punctuation and formatting, headings and structure, special elements, client/author preferences, and a word list. The layout includes a wider view on the left and a mobile view on the right.

    Editorial Style Sheet

    A reusable style sheet template to record spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting choices for consistent editing across any project.

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  • Screenshot of a webpage titled 'Permissions Clearance Tracker for Nonfiction Authors'. The page has a blue and green abstract background at the top, with sections including 'How to Use This Template', a tracker table with permission items, source, rights holder, and contact info, and additional resources on permissions and copyright.

    Permissions Clearance Tracker

    Track quotes, images, data, and third-party content to ensure your nonfiction book is legally clear for publication. Include tips and useful resources.

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General resources

  • Flowchart titled 'Where Should I Self-Publish?' with options for choosing publishing formats, including 'Print only,' 'Print + eBook,' and 'eBook only,' with guiding questions and options highlighted in yellow and beige.

    Where Should I Self-Publish? Flowchart

    Confused about where to self-publish your book?
    This one-page flowchart helps you quickly decide the best platform for your book based on its format and distribution goals.

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  • Screenshot of a Microsoft Word document titled 'Editorial Style Sheet' with sections on project information, general rules, punctuation and formatting, headings and structure, and special elements.

    Style Sheet Template

    A ready-to-use Word style sheet template to track spelling, grammar, and formatting choices for consistent editing.

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    Cover Design Brief

    A free, editable Cover Design Brief template to help you communicate your vision clearly to your designer. Streamline the process, avoid back-and-forth, and get the cover your book deserves.

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