Below is a list of the twelve standard steps involved in publishing fictional/non-fictional literature:
1. Writing your book
2. Protecting your copyright
3. ISBN numbers/barcodes and legal deposits
4. Publishing Agreements and Production Questionnaires
5. Editing
6. Interior design
7. Cover design
8. Fact checking and indexing
9. Final Proofing
10. Purchasing author copies of your books
11. Sales and Marketing
12. Distribution
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