Where indie authors run their business.
Designed for creatives who want to focus on writing, not the logistics of self-publishing.
Self-publishing can be overwhelming.
You’re juggling too much.
These days, "writing" involves far more than writing. You’re constantly thinking about edits, cover briefs, promo swaps, what to do about that untapped backlist — it’s exhausting. Things slip, you miss deadlines, opportunities pass by.
You don’t have a clear process.
You’ve got ideas, docs, spreadsheets, timelines, checklists — but no effective system to keep you on track with your goals. Launches feel like a perpetual scramble, where you’re reinventing with each new book.
You’re drowning in advice.
There’s endless advice about launches, mailing lists, ads, ARCs, tropes, algorithms. Navigating all the opinions and content online can be exhausting. You struggle with knowing what to prioritise, and burn energy on the wrong things.
Meet the Publysh Platform.
Plan, track, and grow your book business in one place.
Planning
Everything in one command centre.
Timelines, phases, campaigns, workflows, and strategy — connected in one place so you can plan and execute without the sprawl.
Author-first
Designed for how authors actually work.
No blank-canvas setup. Publysh is built around real publishing stages — drafting to launch to backlist growth — with sensible defaults.
Templates
Start with proven systems.
Choose a strategy template that matches your genre and goals, then customise it to fit your process and release cadence.
Clarity
Always know what’s next.
Turn big goals into sequenced steps. Stay focused on the next action, not the chaos of remembering everything at once.
Tracking
See progress across every project.
Keep multiple books moving at once with a clear view of status, milestones, and what’s at risk — without building your own system.
Consistency
Make launches repeatable.
Refine your workflows over time so each new release is smoother, faster, and less stressful than the last.
How it works
Choose or build your publishing strategy.
Start with proven workflows tailored to your genre and goals — or create your own.
Follow actionable steps in your planner.
Milestones, tasks, checklists, timelines — all structured and automated so you know what comes next.
Track progress across every book project.
From drafting to launch to backlist marketing, everything lives in one connected system.
Why choose Publysh?
Most tools help with a slice of publishing. Publysh brings the whole system together.
Not a spreadsheet Frankenstein.
Many authors stitch together Google Sheets, Notion docs, calendar reminders, Zapier automations, and random templates. It works — until it doesn’t. Publysh replaces the patchwork with a cohesive planning system built specifically for the realities of book launches.
Not another generic productivity tool.
Tools like Notion or ClickUp are powerful, but you’re starting from a blank canvas. You still have to design your workflows, structure your releases, and figure out what “done” even looks like. Publysh comes pre-configured for authors — so you can focus on execution, not system design.
Not a single-purpose app.
Plotting tools, ARC platforms, freelancer marketplaces, ad tools — each solves one piece of the publishing puzzle. Publysh sits above them, helping you plan, coordinate, and sequence all the moving parts so nothing falls through the cracks.
Get Early Access
Private Beta (It's Free!)
We’re inviting a small group of indie authors to test Publysh before public launch. In exchange for thoughtful feedback, you’ll get full early access to the platform.
- Full access to the planning system
- Early access to new workflows and tools
- Direct input into product improvements
Application-based. Limited cohort size.
Apply for private betaFounding Member
For authors who want priority access, closer collaboration, and locked-in founder pricing before launch.
- Immediate early access
- Lifetime founder pricing at launch
- Priority roadmap influence
- Founder-level support
Paid early access. Limited founding spots.
Become a founding member