Making a list, checking it twice…okay, Christmas songs still ringing in my head. I sat down and figured out the kind of things I need to plan on for an e-book enterprise, and it goes something like this:

You need,
• A completed book. (Shucks, I have two. That was easy.)
• A completely edited and publication-ready book. (Okay, still working on that part. More on editing later.)
• An acceptable cover. (As much as I enjoyed the covers I’ve made, I need to see what’s working and what’s not, and design something more appropriate. Again, more on this later.)
• A place to publish. (This will involve a lot of research into formats for Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc. as well as a place to buy a physical copy, either CreateSpace or LuLu.)
• A marketing plan. (Gettin’ the word out is half the battle.)
• A really awesome web site that will really speak to people’s wants and prompt them to buy the book. (Okay, that part needs work too.)

Am I missing anything? Virtual book signings? Big name endorsements? I wonder if I should buy a kindle now…