Book launch strategy

How to create a reader Magnet Before your book is finished

Sarah at bookfluence

Published on: 02/10/2026

Learn how to create a reader magnet and build your author email list before your book is finished, with practical examples for fiction and non-fiction.

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Is it too late to launch your book before Christmas?

Sarah at bookfluence

Published on: 16/08/2026

The Christmas book-buying season is huge, but four-fifths of it isn't gift buying. Here's how to tell whether your book belongs in December or January.

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The 5 pillars of a successful book launch

The bookfluence team

Published on: 09/07/2026

Most books don't fail because they're badly written. They fail because almost nobody sees them. Here are the 5 pillars that decide whether a book launch lands or flops.

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