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Booktrends Studio

Get your book in front of the readers who want it.

Book marketing and publicity for authors, before launch, at release, and after. We research the right reviewers, media, and communities, send tailored outreach for your approval, and report back in writing on what came of it.

A reader browsing an open paperback at a bookstore table
Free initial fit assessmentWritten proposal before any work beginsYou approve every outreach list

Start with the reader

These questions shape the positioning before outreach begins.

  1. Who would choose this book, and why?
  2. Where do those readers discover books?
  3. What would make a reviewer take a closer look?

Where is your book now?

The right work. At the right stage.

Twelve services across three stages. Use one or combine several in a package. Each ends with a written deliverable.

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Make the introduction count.

Define who the book is for, why it matters to them, and how the launch will reach them.

  • Position the book

    Reader profiles, comparable titles, and a clear positioning statement.

  • Prepare the materials

    Retail copy recommendations, pitch angles, and book information.

  • Map the opportunities

    Relevant contacts, advance-review opportunities, and a launch calendar.

  • Prepare your platform

    An author website, newsletter, and advance reader team ready before release.

Deliverables & progress measures

What you receive: A positioning brief, audience map, campaign calendar, and approved materials within the agreed scope. Advance outreach is included only when commissioned and publication lead times allow.

What we track: Readiness of materials, approved contacts, review-copy requests, and confirmed early interest.

Authors with a book worth finding

Services for independently and traditionally published authors, whether preparing to launch or promoting an existing book.

See all genres
Fiction
Finding the readers, reviewers, and book clubs who enjoy your genre, with comparable titles that help them recognize your book.
Nonfiction
Connecting your subject to the readers it helps, and to media and newsletters that cover your field.
Memoir
Describing a personal story in a way that tells readers why it matters to them, and approaching outlets with care.
Scholarly
Explaining specialist work clearly for libraries, educators, and informed general readers.

Sample campaign plan

Illustrative example, not a completed client campaign.

Help a debut novel enter the book group conversation.

The starting challenge

A family saga needs a clear introduction that helps reviewers and book groups understand who it is for and why it is worth discussing.

Explore the campaignRead a sample pitch and report

Goals for this campaign

  1. More relevant reviewers considering the book.
  2. Book groups requesting reading or discussion materials.
  3. A clearer connection between the novel’s themes and its likely readers.

A practical process, agreed in writing

Each stage ends with something you can read, review, and keep.

See the full process
  1. 1

    Inquiry and fit assessment

    Send a short inquiry about your book. The initial fit assessment and proposal are free.

    You receive: An initial view of fit and any clarifying questions.

  2. 2

    Written scope and approval

    Review the proposed deliverables, timeline, and fee before committing.

    You receive: A proposal with scope, timeline, and fee.

  3. 3

    Book and audience research

    The agreed paid work begins with the book, its readers, and comparable titles.

    You receive: Research and positioning documents within your scope.

  4. 4

    Materials and campaign execution

    Review materials and, where included, approve the outreach before it is sent.

    You receive: Approved materials and a record of work completed.

  5. 5

    Reporting and next steps

    Receive a written record of the work and practical recommendations.

    You receive: A final record and suggested next steps.

Choose the work your book needs.

Start with a clear strategy, add active outreach, or develop a broader campaign for readers and institutional buyers.

Compare packages
  • Build the foundation

    Foundation

    Know your readers. Know your next move.

    Starting at US$1,500

    The strategy and materials to guide your promotion.

    What we deliver

    • Book positioning audit

      Reader profile, comparable titles, and a positioning statement.

    • Audience & opportunity map

      Relevant reviewers, newsletters, and communities to consider.

    • 90-day visibility roadmap

      A dated action plan that sets out what to do and when.

    • Marketing mix recommendation

      Which of a website, newsletter, ads, social media, and events suit your book, in priority order.

    Plus 1 more included. The full scope is on the pricing page.

    4 weeks · One book

    Strategy delivery. Outreach sending is not included.

    Ask about Foundation
  • Put the plan to work

    Growth

    Turn the strategy into active outreach.

    Starting at US$3,500

    Adds researched contacts, tailored pitching, and follow-through.

    What we deliver

    • Foundation strategy included

      Positioning audit, audience map, and campaign roadmap.

    • 65 tailored initial approaches

      Researched reviewers, media, bloggers, and newsletters.

    • Pitch & press materials

      Relevant introductions prepared for the types of outlets approached.

    • Follow-up & response tracking

      Up to one appropriate follow-up per contact, with replies recorded.

    Plus 2 more included. The full scope is on the pricing page.

    8 weeks · One book

    Strategy plus campaign execution across approved reviewer and media channels.

    Ask about Growth
  • Broaden the opportunity

    Full Campaign

    Develop more routes to readers and buyers.

    Starting at US$6,500

    Adds institutional outreach, buyer materials, and deeper follow-through.

    What we deliver

    • 100 tailored approaches in total

      Strategy and outreach across agreed reader and institutional channels.

    • Library & institutional outreach

      Suitable libraries, schools, universities, and book groups.

    • Materials for buying decisions

      A library and bulk-order sheet plus an educator or book-group guide.

    • More follow-through

      Up to two appropriate follow-ups per contact.

    Plus 4 more included. The full scope is on the pricing page.

    12 weeks · One book

    Includes the strategic foundation and 100 total approaches, not 65 plus 100.

    Ask about Full Campaign

Your proposal confirms the final scope. Third-party expenses are separate. Series campaigns are quoted individually. An approach is an initial tailored message, not a guaranteed placement or sale.

Know exactly what you are paying for

Authors are right to be careful about who they pay. These are the commitments behind every engagement.

How to spot author-services scams
  • Everything in writing first

    Scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee are confirmed in a written proposal. Work begins only after you approve it.

  • You approve every outreach list

    Nothing is sent on your behalf until you have approved the contacts and the pitch wording.

  • You keep your accounts

    We send recommendations and ready-to-use copy. You or your publisher make the changes in your own Amazon and Goodreads accounts.

  • Third-party costs stay separate

    Advertising spend, promotion fees, printing, review copies, and postage are listed separately and only incurred with your written approval. You pay ad platforms directly from your own accounts.

  • Reports show everything

    Your report lists who was contacted and what came back, including declines and non-responses.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of books do you work with?

Fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and scholarly books, whether forthcoming or already published. We do not provide editing, printing, publishing, or distribution.

How do we get started?

The initial fit assessment and proposal are free. Send an inquiry through our form. We reply by email with questions about your book and goals, then send a written proposal confirming scope, timeline, and fee before any work begins.

Do I need to do interviews or podcasts?

No. Podcast pitching is an optional part of media outreach. Campaigns can focus entirely on reviews, written features, and institutional outreach.

Can you guarantee reviews, coverage, or sales?

No. Reviews, coverage, and sales depend on decisions we do not control. What we commit to is careful research, relevant outreach, and a written report showing exactly what was done and what came back.

Do you build author websites and run paid ads?

Yes. Author Website and Paid Advertising are services you can add to a package or book on their own, alongside newsletter, social media, advance reader, and events support. Each is scoped in your written proposal.

Are advertising or printing costs included?

No. Our fee covers strategy, outreach, and the services in your package. Advertising spend, promotion fees, printing, review copies, and postage are separate. You pay ad platforms directly, and nothing is spent without your written approval.

Let’s shape your next campaign

Send a short inquiry by email. We will reply with questions or an outline of how we could help, and any work begins only after you approve a written proposal.