A Community Publishing Workflow
A typical publishing project includes the following steps:

The best laid plans of mice and men will go awry, but it’s still valuable to develop a set of goals, a draft timeline, and expectations for the group before diving into research and writing. Ideating and planning together gives people a realistic idea of the scope of work, so they have an honest opportunity to consent to requested time and efforts. Your plan will change as your project evolves, but it’s helpful to consider the whole workflow before getting started.
This part of the guide covers the early planning and setup to consider for your best laid plans. Section III covers all other steps to executing a community writing project with guidance on how to approach each one.