Indie Custom Package
Not everyone needs a robust book marketing program, so we can design custom services tailored
to your needs and budget. Our focus is on delivering measurable results, and once you see the
impact, we can explore additional services together. We’re comfortable starting small and
building a relationship founded on trust and proven outcomes.
One example of a custom package is our Phased Approach, which lays the groundwork for long-term author success through our comprehensive review program. In this program, we will:
• Evaluate and optimize your metadata to ensure it’s as strong as possible. Any recommendations will be submitted for your approval before being shared with the broader book market.
• Submit your book to our extensive network of book bloggers who will read, review, and post about your book on industry-recognized platforms.
• Connect your book with professional industry reviewers, generating editorial reviews you can feature in your metadata.
• Promote your book to our network of book clubs and reading groups, who will purchase it on Amazon, leave verified reviews, and share their feedback across four additional industry sites.
Building a strong base of authentic reviews validates your writing and gives readers the confidence to buy your book. This is the essential first stage of any successful book marketing program.
After this phase, we can expand into a wide range of additional services designed to reach more readers and maximize your book’s visibility.
If you would like to consider this or other individual strategies, let’s discuss the best way forward.
Have a Question?
Here are several frequently asked questions along with our answers. We hope this gives you a flavor of who we are and how we work.
Q1. How are your marketing programs different?
We take a different approach from most book marketing services. Instead of jumping straight into ads or social media, we start with strategy, understanding your goals, audience, and book positioning—so every move supports long-term visibility and continued sales rather than quick sales.
Our programs are built specifically for independent authors, focusing on cost-effective methods that help you sell more books while maintaining full creative and financial control. We don’t use cookie-cutter packages. Instead, we do the heavy lifting initially and then collaborate with you through personalized coaching and implementation support, giving you the knowledge and tools to manage your marketing confidently. Afterall, we are only with you for several months.
We focus on credibility and discoverability, emphasizing reviews, metadata, book awards, and visibility with libraries, bookstores, and book clubs. Our campaigns are guided by real data and proven results, not hype or outdated tactics. The result is a clear, sustainable marketing plan that reduces stress and helps you stay focused on what matters most: connecting your book with readers and allowing you to continue writing books.
Also, instead of charging you the full marketing cost upfront, we make it simple by dividing it into affordable monthly payments. This way, you can plan your budget with ease—and know that we’ll be by your side every step of the way.
Q2. What if I want to handle my own marketing. Can you still help?
Some authors have the time and motivation to market their own books, and we understand that, because we’ve done it ourselves as a publisher. To help you succeed, we provide expert guidance, structure, and the knowledge you need to market with confidence and clarity.
We start by helping you define your audience, message, and goals so your marketing feels focused and authentic rather than scattered or overwhelming. You’ll learn what to prioritize, where to invest your time and budget, and how to build a repeatable system that keeps your book visible over time.
Through personalized coaching and practical tools, we show you how to plan effective campaigns, use online retailers and social media strategically, attract reviews, and connect with libraries, bookstores, and book clubs. You stay in full control of your marketing while avoiding the confusion and trial-and-error that come with doing it all on your own.
In short, we make self-marketing easier, smarter, and far more effective, all without the stress.
Q3. Won’t getting reviews be enough?
Book reviews are important, but by themselves are rarely enough for an author to be successful. Reviews provide credibility and can persuade interested readers to buy your book. But they work best when combined with other strategies like developing a social media presence, ads, and creating content. Building credibility through book awards, media mentions, and connections with libraries or reading groups or book clubs also helps attract attention.
Ultimately, reviews are powerful social proof, but they need a marketing system around them to drive awareness, engagement, and sales.
Q4. Can you help me set up proper distribution for my book?
Experience has taught us that selling books online takes a lot of hard work, knowledge, experience and the right skills. Throughout the years we learned how to create effective book descriptions, author biographies, proper keywords and other content that takes advantage of online algorithms. If you set your book up correctly and validate the writing with customer reviews and then promote it efficiently, you will sell books consistently.
Online selling is just one avenue for book sales. There are dozens of other ways to sell your book, and we will work with you to penetrate every channel of distribution that makes sense. We will leverage our relationships with book wholesalers, resellers, specialty stores, organizations, and bookstores to introduce your title to them.
Q5. I keep on getting emails with enticing offerings, guaranteeing sales and reviews. Are these legit?
Authors should be cautious about emails or calls promising large numbers of book sales or reviews. Many of these offers are not legitimate and can put your account, reputation, and hard-earned money at risk.
Red flags include guarantees of sales or reviews, claims of #1 category status, or other “quick success” schemes. Be especially wary of anyone contacting you immediately after publication or a review from a reputable company like Kirkus Reviews, since this information is public and often monitored by bad actors. Also, be cautious of outreach from generic email addresses, such as Gmail accounts.
Legitimate marketing focuses on building visibility, engaging readers, and establishing credibility. It supports long-term growth rather than offering quick, guaranteed results. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Many clients tell us that we are "The Voice Above the Noise"
Much of what is commonly shared may not suit your unique situation or may be inaccurate altogether. By filtering out the noise and providing clear guidance, grounded in proven industry practices, we help you stay focused on the most effective methods to publish and market your book and achieve your objectives. Let’s start with a conversation.
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