Putting together a book launch team is a crucial step in ensuring your book gets the attention it deserves. Here’s a step-by-step guide to assembling an effective book launch team:
1. Define the Purpose of the Launch Team
- Support Your Book: The primary role of a book launch team is to help promote your book through word-of-mouth, reviews, and social media sharing.
- Feedback: They can provide feedback on early versions of the book, helping you refine your final product.
- Amplify the Message: Your team should be enthusiastic and ready to spread the word to their networks.
2. Identify Potential Members
- Fans and Followers: Start with your most dedicated readers, followers, or fans who have shown interest in your work.
- Friends and Family: Include people who are personally invested in your success.
- Influencers and Bloggers: Reach out to bloggers, influencers, or others in your genre who might be willing to support your launch.
- Industry Connections: Consider other authors, editors, or professionals in your field who can help amplify your book’s reach.
3. Set Clear Expectations
- Define Roles: Clearly outline what you expect from team members. This might include sharing on social media, writing reviews, or helping organize events.
- Provide Materials: Give them the necessary resources like promotional graphics, sample social media posts, and key information about your book.
- Set a Timeline: Provide a schedule for key activities like the cover reveal, pre-launch reviews, and the official launch day.
4. Create Incentives
- Exclusive Content: Offer team members early access to your book, special behind-the-scenes content, or bonus chapters.
- Recognition: Acknowledge their contribution in the book or on your website.
- Giveaways: Consider running exclusive contests or giveaways for your launch team.
5. Organize and Communicate Regularly
- Private Group or Forum: Set up a private Facebook group, Slack channel, or email list where you can communicate directly with your team.
- Regular Updates: Keep your team informed with regular updates, providing encouragement and guidance throughout the launch process.
- Address Questions: Be available to answer questions and provide support.
6. Launch Phase
- Pre-Launch Activities: Encourage team members to start promoting the book before the official release. This could include sharing teasers, quotes, or countdown posts.
- Launch Day: Coordinate a big push on launch day with everyone sharing their reviews, posts, and excitement simultaneously.
- Post-Launch Support: Keep the momentum going by encouraging ongoing promotion, especially if you have additional events, interviews, or appearances planned.
7. Express Gratitude
- Thank Your Team: Show appreciation for their efforts with personal thank-you notes, shout-outs on social media, or even small gifts.
- Follow Up: After the launch, share the results with your team and let them know how their efforts contributed to the success of the book.
By carefully selecting and managing your book launch team, you’ll create a powerful group of advocates who can help your book reach a wider audience. To get more insight on –
1. how to do all the above
2. what would work for your book and life
3. get possible incentives created or
4. a work flow set up for your particular book theme,
feel free to email raisingworldchildren@gmail.com for a publishing consult. You can also download the launch guide here.
