Book Launch Strategies Flashcards
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What is a 'BookBub Featured Deal' and why is it coveted by indie authors?
Answer: A highly sought-after discount email promotion sent to millions of targeted book buyers
A BookBub Featured Deal is a paid promotional email sent to BookBub's millions of subscribers who have opted in for specific genres, typically resulting in thousands of book sales for featured titles.
What does 'sellthrough' mean in multi-book series marketing?
Answer: The percentage of readers who buy subsequent books after reading the first in a series
Sellthrough refers to the percentage of readers who continue buying the next book in a series after completing the previous one — a critical metric for series marketing ROI.
What is the 'permafree' strategy in eBook marketing?
Answer: Setting the first book in a series to permanent free to attract readers into the series funnel
Permafree means permanently setting the first book in a series to $0.00 across retailers, using it as a loss leader to attract new readers who then buy paid sequels.
What is a 'blog tour' in the context of book launch marketing?
Answer: A coordinated series of guest posts, reviews, and interviews published across multiple blogs on a launch timeline
A blog tour coordinates appearances (guest posts, interviews, reviews) across multiple blogs simultaneously during a launch window, expanding reach to new reader audiences.
Why do many indie authors use a 'rapid release' publishing strategy?
Answer: Frequent new releases maintain algorithmic visibility and keep readers engaged while series sellthrough compounds
Rapid release keeps an author's name in retailer algorithms and reader feeds consistently, while each new book drives sales of previous titles through series sellthrough.
What is a 'Goodreads Giveaway' used for in book launch marketing?
Answer: A platform promotion that generates shelf adds, pre-launch buzz, and reviewer interest among Goodreads' reader community
A Goodreads Giveaway lets authors offer copies (print or eBook) to entrants, generating shelf adds, follower growth, and visibility among Goodreads' active reader community before launch.
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