Services

Marketing

Because a great book still needs to find its readers.

We build launch strategy, content calendars, and positioning for authors who’d rather write the next book than run their own marketing.

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What's Included

  • Launch strategy and timeline
  • Content calendars across platforms
  • Email list and lead magnet strategy
  • Positioning and messaging for your book and you as an author

Our Process

1. Positioning Session
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Positioning Session

A conversation to define your book's audience, angle, and the message that makes it stand out.

2. Launch Strategy
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Launch Strategy

A timeline mapping what happens before, during, and after launch — announcements, momentum-building, and key dates.

3. Content Calendar
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Content Calendar

A platform-specific content plan, built around your book's themes and your comfort level with promotion.

4. List & Lead Magnet Strategy
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List & Lead Magnet Strategy

Tools to build an audience before and after launch, including email list growth and lead magnet ideas.

5. Launch Support
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Launch Support

Hands-on guidance through the actual launch window, adjusting as real-world response comes in.

Our Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be active on social media for this to work?

No — we build plans around your comfort level, including options that don’t require appearing on camera.

Yes, marketing is available as a standalone service.

Instagram, email newsletters, and Amazon/retailer positioning are most common; the exact mix depends on your book and audience.

Ideally, before launch, but positioning and list-building can start earlier, even mid-manuscript.

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Testimonials

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My story just got better, and I know these guys will nail it.

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I came to IWF with two characters and a vague ache of a premise. What I got back was a fully realized love story with the exact slow-burn tension I couldn't articulate but always wanted.

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