What if I told you the secret to a blockbuster book launch starts months before your release day? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the 6-Month Book Launch Timeline—a step-by-step marketing strategy that ensures your novel doesn’t just release, it dominates. 💥

You’ll discover how to:

✅ Identify your ideal reader & where they hang out online

✅ Craft an irresistible elevator pitch & one-sentence hook

✅ Build essential author platforms (email list, social media, website)

✅ Recruit ARC readers and generate early buzz

✅ Execute a viral cover reveal and sneak peek strategy

✅ Run powerful pre-order campaigns and grow community engagement

✅ Create launch-day marketing that converts

✅ Sustain momentum post-launch with smart follow-up content

Whether you’re self-publishing or going traditional, this video is your complete guide to making your next book release impossible to ignore. ✨

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:34 The 6-Month Hype Machine

01:03 Example of a reader persona

05:56 Three Months Out

07:51 Two Months to Go

08:45 The Final Month

10:28 Beyond the Book Lauch, Sustaining the Success

Cracking the code on manuscript completion means dissecting the three crucial productivity hacks that silence the inner critic and propel writers forward. We’re demonstrating how to implement a ruthless writing schedule, leverage micro-goals for monumental progress, and cultivate an environment where distractions simply cease to exist, ensuring that final draft gets done.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:28 The Silent Saboteur

03:46 Hack 1

08:28 Hack 2

12:27 Hack 3

I've maintained a daily writing routine for over a thousand days, a journey that taught me how to build habits effectively. This video shares the seven most important life lessons learned from this streak, emphasizing the power of consistency. Discover practical productivity tips that fostered significant personal growth during this extensive writing period.

Watch the video where I talk about what happened with my old publisher:https://youtu.be/UxhMpvCKM_U?si=ECzCxi1T852d0L1cFOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.comMY BOOKS:📓 Library of Eternity (coming in English 28/2-2026)📘 The 66-Day Writing Challenge: Build a Sustainable Writing Habit with Daily Prompts https://a.co/d/8rAAeng📙 Flykten https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138323690-flykten 🎧 Flykten - ljudbok https://www.storytel.com/se/books/flykten-2255091📔 Essäer om skrivande och vardagsflykt https://amzn.eu/d/0eUeZSLTMy name is Natalie Forslind, I am a writing coach, author, and Growth Markter who teaches writers how to become more productive and market themselves online.#indieauthor #authortube #growthforauthors ___________________✨Timestamps ✨00:00 Introduction03:05 Lesson 104:35 Lesson 206:08 Lesson 307:07 Lesson 408:16 Lesson 510:23 Lesson 613:17 Lesson 7