Review criteria
- +Launch timeline from pre-order to release
- +Promo and ARC columns
- +Status highlighting
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Book Launch Planner in Self Publishing
The Book Launch Planner is a copy-ready spreadsheet for self publishing that tracks tasks, phase, owner, due date, status. It opens unchanged in both Google Sheets and Excel, needs no add-ons or macros, and takes under 10 minutes to set up.
Last updated: August 2026
Excel workbook · opens in Google Sheets · 4 tabs · no sign-up
Try it before you download
Live preview of “Book Launch Planner”
Change any white cell; grey cells recalculate the way they will in Excel or Google Sheets. Nothing you type leaves this page.
Loading preview…
you type calculated needs attention getting close
Get this template
What’s inside “Book Launch Planner”
Tabs: How to use · Checklist · Progress · SummaryFormat: Excel (.xlsx) · opens in Google SheetsSetup: Under 10 minutesColumns: 6
Columns (grey = calculated for you)
- Phase
- Task
- Owner
- Status
- Due
- Notes
- Open the Checklist tab and replace the sample rows with your own — one row per entry. Formulas fill in automatically for new rows.
- Dates turn red when passed and the task is not Done; work backward from release day.
- Collect ARC reviews to post on release day; most stores do not allow reviews before launch.
- Using Google Sheets? Upload the file to Google Drive, then open it with Google Sheets (or File → Import in an open sheet). Formulas, dropdowns and highlights carry over.
The file opens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, and you own the copy outright.
Book Launch Planner
About this template
It is built for people who want results without another subscription: authors planning a book launch. It is completely free — copy it and it is yours to keep. Because it is a plain spreadsheet, you own your data outright and can shape every column to how you actually work.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing Book Launch Planner
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Authors planning a book launch
- +Anyone coordinating ARCs and promo
Pause before choosing when
- -Email-platform automation
- -Ad scheduling
About Self Publishing
Why people consider this option
- +Track sales, royalties, and launches without paid tools
- +See net royalty across stores
- +Plan a launch with a clear checklist
What to review before acting
- -No store-data API sync
- -Large catalogs eventually need dedicated tools
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Book Launch Planner work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Book Launch Planner really free?
Yes, it is completely free to copy and keep. There is no account, paywall, or trial.
What does the Book Launch Planner track?
It tracks tasks, phase, owner, due date, status. The workbook comes with these columns plus the formulas, dropdowns and highlights already set up. Replace the sample rows and the totals update as you go.