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Cover design represents another potential bottleneck. Professional designers may have waiting lists of several weeks, and the revision process can extend this timeline further. Remember that your cover serves as your primary marketing tool, so rushing this step rarely pays off.
Finally, your chosen distribution strategy affects timelines. Wide distribution through multiple retailers and formats (hardcover, paperback, ebook, audiobook) requires more preparation than publishing exclusively as an ebook on a single platform.