## INSTAGRAM (10 posts)

### Post 1
- **POST TYPE**: Hook
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Bold red text overlay on a split-image: left side empty bookstore shelf, right side packed with books.
- **CAPTION**: Your book launch shouldn't end in silence. 95% of indie authors get zero sales week one. Here's the #1 fix... 👇 #BookMarketing #IndieAuthor
- **CTA**: Comment "FIX" for the tip.

### Post 2
- **POST TYPE**: Story
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Carousel of before/after book covers with glowing sales graphs.
- **CAPTION**: Indie author Sarah's thriller sat at 2 sales/month. We redesigned her cover + ran targeted IG ads. Result? 1,247 sales in 30 days. No magic – just data-driven marketing. 📈 Who's ready for your glow-up? #AuthorSuccess #BookLaunch
- **CTA**: DM "STORY" for her full case study.

### Post 3
- **POST TYPE**: Behind-the-Scenes
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Time-lapse video still of team brainstorming with sticky notes, coffee mugs, and book mockups on a whiteboard.
- **CAPTION**: Day in the life: Mapping a fantasy author's ARC campaign. 50 reviewers locked in before launch day. 📚✨ Tools? Canva, Google Sheets, and zero guesswork. #BehindTheScenes #BookMarketingAgency
- **CTA**: Save this for your next brainstorm.

### Post 4
- **POST TYPE**: Quote
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Elegant minimalist graphic with serif font quote on a textured paper background, author photo inset.
- **CAPTION**: "Crimson Leaf turned my whispers into a bestseller roar." – Mark T., Romance Author. Real results from real campaigns. 💥 #AuthorQuotes #Bestseller
- **CTA**: Tag an author who needs this.

### Post 5
- **POST TYPE**: CTA
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Animated arrow pointing to a "Free Audit" button on a sleek laptop screen showing book analytics dashboard.
- **CAPTION**: Struggling with book visibility? Get your FREE marketing audit in 24 hours. We'll spot 3 wins you can implement today. No strings. 🔍 #FreeAudit #BookPromo
- **CTA**: Link in bio to claim yours.

### Post 6
- **POST TYPE**: Review Amplification
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Screenshot of 5-star Goodreads review with starburst effects and agency branding overlay.
- **CAPTION**: "Doubled my sales overnight – game-changer!" – 5⭐ from Lisa R. on our launch package. Authors are talking... are you listening? 🎤 #BookReviews #IndiePublishing
- **CTA**: Share your review story below.

### Post 7
- **POST TYPE**: Hook
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Dramatic close-up of a book page tearing, transitioning to a rocket launch graphic.
- **CAPTION**: Authors spend years writing. Why waste it on bad marketing? One tweak = 10x visibility. Thread incoming... ⬇️ #AuthorTips #BookMarketingTips
- **CTA**: Follow for the full thread.

### Post 8
- **POST TYPE**: Story
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Testimonial video clip thumbnail of smiling author holding book, sales numbers popping up.
- **CAPTION**: From 0 to 5-figure launch: How we used TikTok hooks + email funnels for a debut memoir. Watch the numbers climb. 📖➡️💰 #SuccessStory #MemoirMarketing
- **CTA**: Watch and comment your genre.

### Post 9
- **POST TYPE**: Behind-the-Scenes
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Candid photo of laptop screen with A/B tested ad creatives side-by-side.
- **CAPTION**: A/B testing ad copy for a sci-fi series. Variant B won by 300% clicks. Data doesn't lie. 🔬 #MarketingHacks #SciFiBooks
- **CTA**: DM "TEST" for our ad template.

### Post 10
- **POST TYPE**: Quote
- **VISUAL NOTE**: Motivational graphic with typewriter font on vintage book stack.
- **CAPTION**: "Marketing isn't optional – it's your book's oxygen." – Crimson Leaf Team. Breathe life into yours. 🌬️📚 #WritingQuotes #PublishAndThrive
- **CTA**: Repost if this hits home.

## TIKTOK / REELS (5 concepts)

### Concept 1
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: "95% of books flop on launch. Yours won't."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Quick cuts: Sad author staring at 0 sales → agency tips overlay (cover redesign, TikTok teasers) → exploding sales graph with confetti. Upbeat music, text pops.
- **CTA**: "DM 'LAUNCH' for free checklist!"

### Concept 2
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: "Steal this book hook that got 10k views."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Act out bad hook ("Buy my book!") vs. good ("What if your ex was a vampire?") with dramatic reenactments, end with sales spike screen recording.
- **CTA**: "Comment your hook for feedback!"

### Concept 3
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: "Behind our $50k book campaign."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Fast-paced BTS: Whiteboard sketches → ad mockups → live results dashboard. Voiceover drops stats, trendy transition effects.
- **CTA**: "Follow for more agency secrets!"

### Concept 4
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: "Author to bestseller in 30 days?"
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Day 1-30 calendar flip with tips (Day 1: ARC list, Day 15: IG Reels blitz), real testimonial clip, ends with book unboxing.
- **CTA**: "Link in bio for blueprint!"

### Concept 5
- **HOOK (first 3 seconds)**: "Marketing mistake killing your sales."
- **VIDEO CONCEPT**: Red X over common errors (generic posts, no CTA), green checks for fixes, split-screen demo, punchy sound effect on reveals.
- **CTA**: "Save & share with an author friend!"

## 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 everything into writing, then expect Amazon magic. Reality: Without targeted ads, email lists, and social proof, your book vanishes in the algorithm.

We've helped 47 authors hit 4-figure launches by starting with audience mapping. Identify your readers' pain points first – genre-specific Facebook groups are goldmines.

One client, a business memoir writer, went from 12 sales to 2,800 by nurturing 500 ARCs pre-launch.

Invest in strategy before launch day.
- **CTA**: Comment your book's genre for a custom tip.

### Post 2
- **HEADLINE**: Book covers sell 80% of impulse buys. Is yours repelling readers?
- **BODY**: Data from BookBub shows pro covers boost conversions by 35%. DIY pitfalls? Cluttered fonts, mismatched tropes, zero thumbnail test.

Our process: Competitor analysis + A/B testing across 1,000 impressions. A thriller author's redesign lifted click-through by 400%.

Don't guess – test.

Elevate your cover, elevate your sales.
- **CTA**: DM "COVER" for a free thumbnail audit.

### Post 3
- **HEADLINE**: TikTok turned a debut romance into a 5-figure seller. The exact playbook.
- **BODY**: Short-form video now drives 40% of book discovery for indies. Hooks under 3 seconds win.

We scripted 15 Reels: Teaser scenes + "What if?" questions. Views hit 250k, sales followed.

Key: Repurpose one video across platforms. Romance readers crave emotion – lean in.

Scale what works.
- **CTA**: Connect and share your niche for tailored advice.

### Post 4
- **HEADLINE**: ARC lists aren't optional – they're your launch rocket fuel.
- **BODY**: Top 1% of authors build 200+ ARCs pre-launch. Reviews flood in day one, algorithm loves it.

Our method: Segmented outreach via Goodreads + email swaps. One fantasy series netted 120 reviews, ranking #7 in category.

Start 90 days out. Quality over quantity.
- **CTA**: Reply "ARC" for our reviewer outreach template.

### Post 5
- **HEADLINE**: Email lists beat social algorithms every time for authors.
- **BODY**: Platforms change rules daily. Your list? Owned forever. 30% open rates drive repeat sales.

We set up funnels for a non-fiction author: Launch sequence + nurture series = $18k in 60 days.

Tools: ConvertKit + lead magnets like "5 Promo Hacks."

Build it now.
- **CTA**: Visit crimsonleafmarketing.com/audit for your free list starter guide.

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

- **Tweet 1**: 92% of self-published books sell under 100 copies lifetime. The culprit? Amateur marketing. Thread: 7 fixes to 10x your sales. 1/8 #BookMarketing #IndieAuthor

- **Tweet 2**: Fix 1: Ditch generic covers. Test thumbnails at 100px – if it doesn't pop, redesign. Our clients see 3x clicks. 2/8

- **Tweet 3**: Fix 2: Build an ARC army. 100 reviewers day one juices Amazon ranks. Start on Goodreads now. 3/8

- **Tweet 4**: Fix 3: Hook-first social. "What if your boss was a serial killer?" > "Buy my thriller!" Test it. 4/8

- **Tweet 5**: Fix 4: Email over everything. Capture leads with a free chapter. 25% convert on launch. 5/8

- **Tweet 6**: Fix 5: Run $5/day ads. Target lookalikes of Colleen Hoover fans. Scale winners only. 6/8

- **Tweet 7**: Fix 6: Launch stack: Pre-orders + release blitz. Momentum snowballs. 7/8

- **Tweet 8**: Fix 7: Track everything. No data = no decisions. DM "TRACK" for our free dashboard template. Let's make your book sell. Follow for more. #AuthorTips