“Do it yourself” doesn’t mean “do it alone.“
Learning how to promote your book and author brand is one of the most valuable skills you can develop as an author, and we’ve made it easier than ever. We’ve broken down our more than 20 years of publicity insider knowledge into easy-to-use, affordable tools and personalized support services that empower authors to become their own greatest advocates. We’ll give you access to the same tools our publicists use every day to deliver results for our clients. Together, we’ll help you achieve your promotional goals, and gain the long term skills you need to transform your author career.
Follow this easy road map to promoting your book.
Self-promotion doesn’t have to feel daunting, overwhelming or “self-absorbed.” At Books DIY+, we make self-motivated publicity simple, professional and effective. We provide the resources you need to boost your book’s performance, and we help you learn what you’ve always wanted to know about publicity and the book industry so that you can start seeing results. We empower you to take your author platform to the next level.
Our Services
Media
Outreach
Grab the media’s attention with easy-to-personalize press kit and pitch templates, as well as a tailored list of media outlets and online influencers we recommend for your book and brand.
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Discover how strategic online advertising and strong social media content can boost your sales and brand by driving traffic to your website, online profiles and book sales pages.
Author Content Optimization
Ensure that your profiles are keyword-rich, set up correctly and persuasively effective on Amazon, Goodreads and BookBub in order to increase your SEO and online visibility.
Personalized Consultation
Download simple tutorials and receive customized recommendations for literary award submissions, industry reviews, comparable titles and more.
Our Packages
The Debut
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This PR starter kit has everything you need to kick things off, including:
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One hour phone consultation
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Personalized written step by step guideline with timeline
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Customizable templates for press kits and email pitches
The Influencer
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Discover limitless readers online with our digital marketing package, including:
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Social Media Audit to boost your engagement and following
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Website Audit to improve your visibility and elevate your author brand
The Rising Star
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Our complete promotional toolbox, including the Debut and Influencer offerings, plus:
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One edit from our publicists for your drafted press kit & email pitch template
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15 media and online influencer targets recommended specifically for you
The Career Author
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An all-inclusive publicity package, including the Debut, Influencer and Rising Star offerings, plus:
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Optimization for Amazon, BookBub & Goodreads
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Tailored recommendations on digital advertising, comparable titles, award submissions and paid reviews for your genre
BONUS: Each package gives you full access to our Publicity Tutorial Downloadable Library.
Learn more about our DIY+ Packages, or if you’re interested in more hands on support, visit Books Forward.
