What’s the Real Timeline for Publishing a Book?

[Cynthiamorton]

I’ve heard that traditional Book Publishing Services can take years, while self-publishing is much faster. But what’s the real timeline? From manuscript submission to book launch, how long did the process take for you?

Were there unexpected delays with editing, printing, or marketing? If you could go back, would you have done anything differently to speed up the process? I’d love to hear about your publishing journey and what to expect!