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Catriona Book Consultants – Indie Author Launch Expertise

Help Indie Authors Launch & Market Their Books

As an indie author launch strategist, I help authors not just publish, but create a launch that engages readers, builds momentum, and drives results. My approach combines research-driven strategies, creative marketing, and hands-on support at every stage of your book’s journey.

BookFunnel & Lead Magnets

I leverage BookFunnel and strategic lead magnets to help indie authors grow targeted email lists, distribute ARCs seamlessly, and turn casual readers into engaged subscribers. From landing page setup to reader delivery automation, I create streamlined systems that build long-term audience growth—not just short-term buzz.

- Design and implement email campaigns that build anticipation, nurture readers, and drive sales.

- Segmented sequences for pre-launch, launch week, and post-launch follow-ups.

Example: Automated 5-day launch sequence for early reviewers that boosted visibility by 35%.

📚 BookTok Growth & Launch Strategy

I help indie authors strategically position their books on BookTok by aligning content with reader psychology, trend behavior, and algorithm patterns. From content frameworks to viral hook development, I build campaigns designed to increase discoverability, engagement, and direct traffic to retail platforms.

What This Includes:

Trend analysis and niche positioning
Hook-driven short-form video scripting
Emotional trigger content (trope-based marketing)
Launch countdown campaigns
Reader reaction & testimonial amplification
Profile optimization for conversion
Hashtag and algorithm alignment
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BookTok isn’t about random posts — it’s about strategic storytelling in under 30 seconds. I design content systems that turn scrolls into saves, saves into shares, and shares into sales.

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I design BookTok campaigns that combine trend awareness, emotional hooks, and strategic positioning to help indie authors increase visibility, attract their ideal readers, and drive measurable sales momentum.

Professional Book Trailer Video Creation

A compelling book trailer transforms your story into a visual experience. I conceptualize and produce cinematic, scroll-stopping trailers designed for social media, launch campaigns, and retail pages—helping authors spark curiosity, increase shares, and drive pre-orders and sales.

- Conceptualize and produce short book trailers optimized for social media and Amazon marketing.

- Eye-catching visuals and storytelling to create buzz around your book.

Example: A 60-second thriller trailer that increased pre-orders and shares across Facebook & Instagram.

Social Media Launch Strategy

I design tailored social media strategies that give indie authors a strong online presence and connect with their target readers. From content planning to post scheduling, platform selection, and engagement tactics, I help authors build excitement before, during, and after launch week.

Key Features:
- Multi-platform campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, etc.)
- Pre-launch teasers, countdowns, and sneak peeks
- Shareable graphics, branded posts, and book quotes
- Engagement tracking and iterative optimization
- Integration with email marketing and BookFunnel campaigns

A client’s fantasy novel gained over 3,000 pre-launch followers and saw 150% more early reviews thanks to a coordinated Instagram/TikTok content strategy.

Featured Book Launches

Showcasing strategic launches that delivered measurable results

FANTASY DEBUT

—Celestial Bound

Eleanor Vance’s debut fantasy novel reached Amazon Bestseller status within 48 hours of launch. Through a combination of strategic pre-orders, targeted ARC distribution, and a carefully orchestrated social media campaign, the launch generated 500+ reviews in the first month and secured a place in Kindle Unlimited's Top 50.
The Silent Echo ★★★★★

ROMANCE SERIES
—Amelia Vance

Amelia Vance’s contemporary romance series launched to an already primed readership cultivated through months of intentional community engagement. The result: 10,000+ copies sold in the first week, a 4.8-star average rating, and a rapidly expanding newsletter with 15,000 highly engaged subscribers.

Whispered Dreams & Sunlit Promises ★★★★★

THRILLER / MYSTERY 
—Isabel Stone

Isabel Stone’s psychological thriller broke into multiple Amazon categories, reaching #1 in Psychological Thrillers and #3 in Mystery. This launch leveraged BookBub feature deals, strategic pricing, and influencer partnerships, driving 2,000+ sales during the opening weekend alone.

The Silent Echo ★★★★★