Week 1-2: Research and Planning

Day 1-3: Market Research

• Use Google Trends to identify popular topics
• Analyze bestsellers on Amazon using KDP Reports (free trial)
• Research keywords with Keyword Tool (free version)

Day 4-7: Outline and Planning

• Create a detailed outline using MindMeister (free plan available)
• Set up a project management board on Trello (free version)

Day 8-14: Content Research

• Gather information using Evernote (free basic plan)
• Use Zotero for reference management (free)

Week 3-6: Writing and Editing

Day 15-35: Writing

• Write using Grammarly for grammar checks (free version)
• Use NaturalReaders for text-to-speech proofreading (free online version)

Day 36-42: Editing and Revisions

• Edit using Hemingway Editor (free online version)
• Get feedback from beta readers using Goodreads groups (free)

Week 7-8: Design and Formatting

Day 43-49: Cover Design