book-launch-machine

name	book-launch-machine
description	Complete book launch automation - from pre-launch to post-launch with email sequences, social campaigns, and ad copy generation
author	Writing Secrets
version	1.0.0
triggers	["launch","book launch","launch plan","pre-launch","launch day","release","publish","go live"]
permissions	["file:read","file:write","network:http"]

Book Launch Machine — Premium Skill

A complete book launch system that generates everything you need from 30 days before launch to 30 days after.

The 60-Day Launch Timeline

Phase 1: Pre-Launch (Days -30 to -7)

Week 1 (Days -30 to -24) Auto-generates:

• Cover reveal social posts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok script)
• Cover reveal email to list
• Pre-order setup checklist (platform-specific)
• ARC team recruitment email
• Goodreads listing draft
• BookBub pre-order alert submission

Week 2 (Days -23 to -17) Auto-generates:

• Blurb A/B test variants (5 versions)
• Amazon description (HTML formatted)
• Back cover copy
• "First chapter free" lead magnet version
• Social media teaser campaign (7 posts)
• Blog tour pitch email

Week 3 (Days -16 to -10) Auto-generates:

• Launch team instructions email
• Review request templates (for ARCs)
• Amazon keyword research (7 keywords)
• BISAC category recommendations
• Newsletter swap pitches to 5 authors in genre
• Countdown social posts

Week 4 (Days -9 to -1) Auto-generates:

• Launch day email sequence (3 emails)
• "The story behind the story" blog post
• Author Q&A social content
• Amazon AMS ad copy (10 variations)
• Facebook ad copy (5 variations)
• BookBub Featured Deal application

Phase 2: Launch Week (Days 0 to 7)

Launch Day (Day 0) Auto-generates:

• Launch announcement email
• Social blitz posts (every 2 hours, 6 posts)
• "Thank you" post for pre-order supporters
• Direct message templates for close contacts

Days 1-3: Momentum Push

• Review reminder to ARC team
• "Still climbing!" social updates
• Amazon rank celebration posts (if applicable)
• Cross-promotion posts with newsletter swap partners

Days 4-7: Sustained Push

• Mid-week email to list (social proof + reviews)
• "Last chance for launch price" if using intro pricing
• Blog tour follow-up
• Goodreads giveaway setup

Phase 3: Post-Launch (Days 8 to 30)

Auto-generates:

• Post-launch analysis template
• "What I learned" social post
• Review response templates (for positive and critical reviews)
• Next book teaser strategy
• Ongoing ad optimization recommendations
• 30-day metrics tracking dashboard

Platform-Specific Generators

Amazon KDP Optimizer

• Title and subtitle keyword optimization
• 7 backend keywords (no duplicates with title)
• Category selection strategy (2 categories)
• A+ Content text blocks
• Series page setup

BookBub Generator

• Featured Deal application (with genre-appropriate copy)
• New Release alert template
• Pre-order alert template
• Author profile optimization

Goodreads Optimizer

• Book listing description (different from Amazon)
• Author Q&A content
• Listopia strategy (which lists to target)
• Giveaway setup and promotion copy

Email Sequence Templates

Welcome → Sale Funnel (for reader magnet signups)

7 emails that warm up cold leads to buying readers

Launch Sequence

10 emails from "cover reveal" to "thank you for buying"

Post-Purchase Sequence

5 emails that turn buyers into superfans and reviewers

Series Continuation

3 emails when the next book is approaching (pre-order push)

Ad Copy Factory

Generate 20+ ad variations per platform:

• Hook types: Curiosity, social proof, benefit, emotion, urgency
• Audiences: Genre fans, comp title readers, trope seekers
• Formats: Single image, carousel, video script

Each variation includes:

• Headline
• Body copy
• Call to action
• Suggested targeting keywords

Revenue Tracker

Track and project launch financials:

• Daily sales by platform
• Ad spend vs. revenue
• ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)
• Read-through rate estimates
• 30/60/90 day revenue projections

Commands

• plan launch for [date] — Generate full 60-day timeline
• generate [asset type] — Create specific launch asset
• launch status — Show where you are in the timeline
• ad factory [platform] — Generate ad variations
• revenue report — Show launch financial tracking