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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Author's "Pre-Launch Playbook": Building Hype Months Before Release Day

from A Year of Writing · host Natalie Forslind

What if I told you the secret to a blockbuster book launch starts months before your release day? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the 6-Month Book Launch Timeline—a step-by-step marketing strategy that ensures your novel doesn’t just release, it dominates. 💥You’ll discover how to:✅ Identify your ideal reader & where they hang out online✅ Craft an irresistible elevator pitch & one-sentence hook✅ Build essential author platforms (email list, social media, website)✅ Recruit ARC readers and generate early buzz✅ Execute a viral cover reveal and sneak peek strategy✅ Run powerful pre-order campaigns and grow community engagement✅ Create launch-day marketing that converts✅ Sustain momentum post-launch with smart follow-up contentWhether you’re self-publishing or going traditional, this video is your complete guide to making your next book release impossible to ignore. ✨🔔 Subscribe for weekly author marketing, book launch tips, and productivity hacks to grow your writing career!Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:34 The 6-Month Hype Machine 01:03 Example of a reader persona 05:56 Three Months Out 07:51 Two Months to Go 08:45 The Final Month 10:28 Beyond the Book Lauch, Sustaining the Success

What if I told you the secret to a blockbuster book launch starts months before your release day? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the 6-Month Book Launch Timeline—a step-by-step marketing strategy that ensures your novel doesn’t just release, it dominates. 💥You’ll discover how to:✅ Identify your ideal reader & where they hang out online✅ Craft an irresistible elevator pitch & one-sentence hook✅ Build essential author platforms (email list, social media, website)✅ Recruit ARC readers and generate early buzz✅ Execute a viral cover reveal and sneak peek strategy✅ Run powerful pre-order campaigns and grow community engagement✅ Create launch-day marketing that converts✅ Sustain momentum post-launch with smart follow-up contentWhether you’re self-publishing or going traditional, this video is your complete guide to making your next book release impossible to ignore. ✨🔔 Subscribe for weekly author marketing, book launch tips, and productivity hacks to grow your writing career!Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:34 The 6-Month Hype Machine 01:03 Example of a reader persona 05:56 Three Months Out 07:51 Two Months to Go 08:45 The Final Month 10:28 Beyond the Book Lauch, Sustaining the Success

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