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

Great backstory creates unforgettable characters, but too much can kill a story's momentum. This video shares writing advice on how to strike the perfect balance, ensuring your characters have depth without slowing down the plot. Learn key storytelling and writing tips to keep your readers engaged while still building rich character development, making your fiction writing shine.FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.com

Did you know that most authors never make money, not because they're bad writers, but because no one ever told them the truth about how this works? Making money as an author is a whole different game beyond just finishing the book. This video pulls back the curtain on the realities of author income and book sales, sharing personal struggles and lessons learned about how much money authors make and the importance of effective book marketing. If you're an author navigating the world of self publishing, this video offers valuable insights.FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.comMY BOOKS:

📓 Library of Eternity https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242005217-evigheternas-bibliotek📘 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.

So you want to write a book… but you have no idea where to start.Maybe you’re overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or stuck before page 50. You’re not alone.In this video, I break down the 7 biggest questions that every beginner writer asks — from how to start with zero experience to whether writing a book is even worth it.Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, this step-by-step guide will help you overcome the fear, get past the blank page, and finally start writing your book — with clarity and confidence.

Here is the story about what happened with my traditional publishing deal and why the deal fell apart three days before printing. If you want to know how to publish a book and what to watch for, this video is for you. I try to share some valuable author tips whiles in the process of publishing a book. _____________FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK: https://diaryofanauthor.substack.com

Tired of hearing that being a writer isn't a viable career? What if your writing could actually pay your bills on a monthly basis? Learn about author income and how to make money writing. This video dives into some strategies and emerging trends that can help you create a sustainable income stream for your writing career, as well as different streams of income ideas.