## INSTAGRAM (10 posts)

### Post 1
- **POST TYPE**: Hook
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Split-image graphic: left side dusty bookshelf with "99% of books flop," right side exploding sales chart with "Join the 1%."
- **CAPTION**: 99% of self-published books sell under 100 copies.  
The difference? Marketing that actually works.  
Stop guessing—start selling. 🔥  
#BookMarketing #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife #SelfPublishing #WriteToSell
- **CTA**: Comment your book's genre below.

### Post 2
- **POST TYPE**: Story
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Carousel of before/after: author's frustrated face, then celebrating with sales numbers overlay.
- **CAPTION**: Sarah's debut romance novel sat on Amazon for 6 months with 12 sales.  
We audited her strategy, revamped her socials, and ran targeted ads.  
Result? 1,200 copies in 30 days.  
Her story is your blueprint. 📖✨  
#AuthorSuccess #BookLaunch #IndieBooks #MarketingTips #RomanceAuthor
- **CTA**: DM "STORY" for her full case study.

### Post 3
- **POST TYPE**: Behind-the-Scenes
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Candid office shot of team brainstorming with book mockups, sticky notes, and coffee mugs.
- **CAPTION**: Inside our war room: Turning your manuscript into a bestseller.  
Today? Crafting TikTok hooks for a thriller author's launch. No fluff—just data-driven magic. 🧠💡  
#BehindTheScenes #BookMarketingAgency #AuthorEntrepreneur #PublishingTips
- **CTA**: Save this post for inspo.

### Post 4
- **POST TYPE**: Quote
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Elegant black-and-white text overlay on open book: "Marketing is the new writing."
- **CAPTION**: "Great writing gets you published. Smart marketing gets you read."  
– Indie Author Collective  
Your words deserve an audience. Let's build it. 📚  
#AuthorQuotes #BookMarketing #SelfPublished #WriterMotivation
- **CTA**: Tag an author friend who needs this.

### Post 5
- **POST TYPE**: CTA
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Bold graphic with checklist: "Free Book Marketing Audit" button-style.
- **CAPTION**: Tired of crickets on your book launch?  
Get our FREE 5-point marketing audit.  
Spot gaps, fix fast, sell more. No strings. 🚀  
#BookPromo #IndieAuthorTips #LaunchStrategy #SellMoreBooks
- **CTA**: Link in bio to claim your audit.

### Post 6
- **POST TYPE**: Review Amplification
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Screenshot of 5-star review with glowing star effects and book cover.
- **CAPTION**: "Crimson Leaf turned my sales around—doubled in weeks!" – Mark T., Fantasy Author  
Don't just take our word. Hear from clients living the bestseller dream. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  
#ClientWins #BookReviews #AuthorTestimonial #MarketingAgency
- **CTA**: Share your review in comments.

### Post 7
- **POST TYPE**: Hook
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Dramatic close-up of author typing vs. cash register "cha-ching" animation.
- **CAPTION**: Writing a book is 20% craft, 80% marketing. Ignore that ratio? Stay obscure forever.  
Ready to flip the script? 💥  
#AuthorHacks #BookSales #PublishingReality #IndiePub
- **CTA**: Like if this hits home.

### Post 8
- **POST TYPE**: Story
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Timeline infographic: "Week 1: 50 sales → Week 4: 2K sales" with author photo.
- **CAPTION**: From zero buzz to 2K sales: How we launched Alex's memoir.  
Targeted Reels + email funnels = magic. Your turn next? 📈  
#SuccessStory #MemoirAuthor #BookMarketingTips #GrowYourAudience
- **CTA**: DM "MEMOIR" for launch playbook.

### Post 9
- **POST TYPE**: Quote
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Minimalist design with typewriter font: "Sell the sizzle, not the steak."
- **CAPTION**: "Marketing sells the sizzle. Your book is the steak."  
– Marketing Proverb  
Hook readers before page one. We know how. 🔥📖  
#WriterWisdom #BookPromotion #AuthorBusiness
- **CTA**: Repost to your story.

### Post 10
- **POST TYPE**: CTA
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Vibrant call-to-action graphic: "Book Free Call Now" with calendar icon.
- **CAPTION**: Authors: Your launch date is set. Is your strategy?  
Grab a 15-min strategy call with us. Low-pressure, high-value. ⏰  
#BookLaunch #AuthorMarketing #FreeConsult #CrimsonLeafMarketing
- **CTA**: Click link in bio to book.

## TIKTOK / REELS (5 concepts)

### Concept 1
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: On-screen: "99% of books flop. Yours?"
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Quick cuts: Dusty book → frustrated author → our team swiping in with charts → sales exploding animation → happy author dancing with royalties check.
- **CTA**: "DM 'AUDIT' for free book check!"

### Concept 2
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: Spoken: "Secret to 10x book sales?"
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Me (Zara) whispering to camera, then fast demo: Bland cover → pro redesign; Silent socials → viral Reel; End with "Boom—bestseller."
- **CTA**: "Comment your genre!"

### Concept 3
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: On-screen: "Behind our bestseller formula."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: BTS footage: Whiteboard sketches, ad mockups, client high-five; Text overlays explain "Hook + Visuals + CTA = Sales."
- **CTA**: "Save & follow for more!"

### Concept 4
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: Spoken: "Author mistake #1?"
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Act out author ignoring ads (sad sales), then "fix" with us: Phone scroll → targeted ad → sales ping sounds escalating.
- **CTA**: "Link in bio for audit!"

### Concept 5
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: On-screen: "Client sold 1K books in 30 days."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Testimonial clip + reenactment: Before struggle → our strategy reveal → celebration dance with book stack.
- **CTA**: "DM 'WIN' for case study!"

## LINKEDIN (5 posts)

### Post 1
- **HEADLINE**: 90% of indie authors launch without a marketing plan. Here's why that's fatal.
- **BODY**: Most authors pour their soul into writing, only to watch sales flatline post-launch. The culprit? No strategy.  

We've audited 200+ campaigns at Crimson Leaf Marketing. Common gaps: Weak hooks, ignored email lists, zero paid ads.  

Fix it with a 3-pillar approach: Pre-launch buzz, launch amplification, post-launch nurture. One client saw 5x ROI in month one.  

Value first: Download our free launch checklist below.  
- **CTA**: Comment "CHECKLIST" for the link.

### Post 2
- **HEADLINE**: Your book cover is your #1 sales killer—or maker.
- **BODY**: Authors spend months on manuscripts but skimp on covers. Result? 70% bounce rate on Amazon.  

Pro tip: Test 3 versions with targeted ads. We do this for clients, boosting CTR by 40%.  

Data-driven design + genre-perfect visuals = impulse buys. See our portfolio for proof.  

Elevate your launch—start here.  
- **CTA**: Message me your cover for quick feedback.

### Post 3
- **HEADLINE**: Email lists beat social media for book sales—by 30x.
- **BODY**: Social algorithms change daily. Your owned audience? Bulletproof.  

Build one pre-launch with lead magnets like "5 Hooks That Sell." Our clients convert 25% of subscribers to buyers.  

Strategy: Daily value emails + segmented launches. Scale to 10K+ subs without ads.  

Proven for non-fiction and fiction alike.  
- **CTA**: Connect and reply "EMAIL" for template.

### Post 4
- **HEADLINE**: TikTok Reels outsell Amazon ads for indie authors.
- **BODY**: Short-form video hooks readers in 3 seconds. We've driven 50K+ views to client books.  

Formula: Problem tease → solution flash → your book reveal. Low cost, high virality.  

One thriller author hit #1 in category from 5 Reels. Track, iterate, dominate.  

Ready to script yours?  
- **CTA**: Book a 15-min Reel strategy call via Calendly link.

### Post 5
- **HEADLINE**: Bestsellers aren't born—they're marketed.
- **BODY**: Talent alone gets you published. Systems get you read.  

At Crimson Leaf, we blend creative copy with ad tech. Results: 300% average sales lift.  

From audits to full campaigns, we handle it. Authors focus on writing; we handle growth.  

Your next milestone starts with one audit.  
- **CTA**: Visit crimsonleafmarketing.com/audit to claim free.

## TWITTER/X THREAD (1 thread, 8 tweets)

- **Tweet 1**: Your book launch flops because of these 7 marketing myths. Thread: Bust them, sell thousands. 1/8 #BookMarketing #IndieAuthor

- **Tweet 2**: Myth 1: "Good books sell themselves." Reality: 99% need push. No promo = obscurity. 2/8

- **Tweet 3**: Myth 2: "Social media free reach is enough." Algorithms bury you. Paid boosts 10x visibility. 3/8

- **Tweet 4**: Myth 3: "Covers don't matter." They do—first impression kills 80% of browsers. Test ruthlessly. 4/8

- **Tweet 5**: Myth 4: "Email lists are old-school." They're gold: 30x ROI over social. Build now. 5/8

- **Tweet 6**: Myth 6: "One platform rules." Diversify: IG hooks, LinkedIn pros, TikTok virals. Omni-channel wins. 6/8

- **Tweet 7**: Myth 7: "Launches are one-and-done." Nurture forever—sequels, backlist sales explode. 7/8

- **Tweet 8**: Ditch myths, launch smart. Free audit reveals your gaps. Link: crimsonleafmarketing.com/audit Reply "AUDIT" or DM. Let's sell books. 8/8 #AuthorTips #SelfPub