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Book Publishing Pre-Launch (Amazon pre-orders)

Set a future on-sale date for your book as part of your book marketing. Allow excited readers to order your book before it's even published!

$249

Quantity: 1

Give your book a launch date readers can look forward to.

Our Book Publishing Pre-Launch service creates a coordinated pre-order period before your book's official on-sale date, giving you time to reveal your cover, promote your upcoming release, engage readers, and encourage advance orders before launch.

Pre-Order Period
Build interest before release
Coordinated Launch
Establish an on-sale date
Advance Promotion
Market before publication
Early Orders
Turn interest into sales

Instead of waiting until your book is released to begin promoting it, you can use the pre-launch period to build awareness and give interested readers a way to order in advance.

Pre-launch strategy, marketing ideas, and important timing considerations are explained below.

BOOK PUBLISHING PRE-LAUNCH

Build Anticipation Before Your Book's Release

A successful book launch can begin well before publication. A coordinated pre-launch gives you time to introduce your book, engage potential readers, and build anticipation for its official release.

Example of an Amazon book pre-order listing showing a selected release date and Pre-order now button

Example of how a book available for pre-order may appear to readers on Amazon before its official release date.

WHY PRE-LAUNCH?

Don't Wait Until Publication Day to Start Building Interest

A pre-launch turns the weeks before publication into an active marketing period. Instead of introducing your book only after it becomes available, you can begin talking about it in advance and give interested readers a reason to look forward to your release date.

Build Awareness
Start introducing your book before publication.
Engage Readers
Give supporters something specific to anticipate.
Encourage Pre-Orders
Turn advance interest into committed orders.
Create a Launch Event
Give your marketing a date and destination.
HOW IT WORKS

Create a Window for Pre-Launch Promotion

Distribution partners require completed book files before your title can enter the distribution process. Once production is complete, the Book Publishing Pre-Launch service allows us to coordinate an official on-sale date rather than simply releasing your book as soon as distribution setup is complete.

STEP 1
Complete Production
Your book is finalized and prepared for distribution.
STEP 2
Establish Your Launch
A coordinated on-sale date creates your pre-launch window.
STEP 3
Promote Your Book
Use the time before release to build awareness and encourage advance orders.
STEP 4
Launch
Your book reaches its official on-sale date with an audience you've already begun engaging.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PRE-LAUNCH

Give Readers a Reason to Anticipate Your Book

Your pre-launch period gives you a natural opportunity to talk about your book repeatedly without simply announcing that it is available for sale.

Reveal Your Cover
Share Sneak Peeks
Engage Your Email List
Promote on Social Media
Rally Early Supporters
Encourage Pre-Orders

Want Help Planning Your Pre-Launch Marketing?

Once you receive your personalized marketing plan, you may also choose to work with a Book Marketing Specialist to help you execute a focused pre-publication marketing strategy and make productive use of the time leading up to your release.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Is a Pre-Launch Right for Your Book?

A pre-launch works best when you're prepared to actively promote your book before its release. Use our short checklist to consider your goals, timeline, audience, and readiness before selecting this option.

View the Preorder Decision Checklist

Turn Your Release Date Into Something Readers Can Anticipate

Click Add to Cart to add Book Publishing Pre-Launch to your publishing plan and create time to build awareness, encourage advance orders, and prepare your audience for your book's release.

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