Sharing your book with a variety of media outlets plays a very important role in the overall marketing and promotion of your book. Media exposure can boost your credibility as an author, increase awareness of your book, and ultimately improve your sales. The services listed below are offered to build your confidence in approaching and understanding the media, as well as providing you with services that save you time and increase your chances for success.

“You only get one chance to make a first impression.”

Book Promotion Plan

Price: $499

Promoting a book is much like promoting any other type of product or business. It takes time, effort, and, above all, good planning. Our Book Promotion Plan service provides you with all the necessary tools to develop and run an effective Book Promotion Plan. You will be provided with a number of modules, which contain great marketing information and exercises. This service also includes guidance and support in the form of coaching from one of our Book Promotions Specialists as you work towards developing your plan.

Some of the things that you will learn about and develop while undertaking the Book Promotion Plan service are:

  • what is a target market, and what is your book's target market;

  • who are your competitors;

  • where are your readers located physically and on-line;

  • what is a unique selling proposition, and what is your book's unique selling proposition;

  • what marketing platforms are available to market your book through;

  • what are your marketing strengths and challenges; and how to turn quantitative sales goals into daily/monthly promotional tasks that will enable you to meet those objectives.

At the end of the modules and coaching, you will have developed a framework Book Promotion Plan that is geared towards your book's specific target audience. With this framework, you will be well on your way to successfully promoting your book through your chosen channels.

Advance Reader Copy (ARC)

Price: $69

Designed to provide a sneak peek of your upcoming book, your Advance Reader Copy (ARC) helps you get an early version of your book to readers and reviewers. ARCs are most often used to gain valuable feedback before you finalize your book or to gather important early reviews and endorsements to include on your front or back cover, book interior, or website.

Features:

  • A watermarked digital uncorrected proof copy of your book in easy-to-use PDF format

  • “Advance Reader Copy” usage disclaimer

  • Provided prior to publication for advance review

Review Copy (ePub Only) 

Price: $69

A digital Review Copy helps you get your book into the right hands at the right time to generate early reviews and buzz. Whether you’re building new relationships with influential reviewers or engaging with your network of readers post-publication, a Review Copy — compatible with all standard digital eReaders — is an effective tool for turning interest into action. Not for resale or distribution, this file can be gifted to select readers, reviewers, media, or event organizers.

Features:

  • A watermarked digital version of your published book

  • ePub format compatible with all eReaders, tablets, and smartphones

  • Reader usage disclaimer

Custom Review Copy (ePub and PDF)

Price: $89

The Custom Review Copy affords an extra layer of intellectual property protection to authors who want to generate ongoing buzz and reviews for their book. This versatile custom designed electronic copy can be integrated into your professional media kit and offered to valuable industry contacts like book reviewers. Watermarked with “Review Copy — Not for Resale or Distribution,” the Custom Review Copy ensures proper use and discourages unauthorized resharing. Because there can be a number of ways authors might use this file in their marketing efforts, adjustments can be made to the disclaimer and watermark to ensure the proper context and reading experience is established for your intended audience. 

Features:

  • Watermarked book cover with optional custom disclaimer text

  • Custom interior watermark text (optional)

  • Custom reader usage disclaimer (customizable)

  • Final file provided as a PDF and an ePub

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