diff --git a/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/07e41941-d5f2-4dd7-a955-ebe9b6acb4d2_01.md b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/07e41941-d5f2-4dd7-a955-ebe9b6acb4d2_01.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1ced28a --- /dev/null +++ b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/07e41941-d5f2-4dd7-a955-ebe9b6acb4d2_01.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +## OBJECTIVE +Achieve 1,000 pre-orders for "The Whispering Woods" (psychological thriller by Alex Rivera, themes of betrayal, hidden family secrets, and small-town suspense) within 90 days via a targeted Amazon Ads and email nurture campaign, measured by total units sold through the book's Amazon pre-order link. + +## TARGET AUDIENCE +- **Primary segment**: Women aged 35-55, US-based, active on Facebook and Amazon, in the "aware but researching" buying stage (have read 5+ thrillers in past year per Goodreads data), feeling intrigued yet hesitant about unproven authors amid economic caution. +- **Key insight**: They need to feel the emotional pull of relatable betrayal narratives (e.g., "What if your perfect family is a lie?") validated by trusted peer reviews to overcome risk aversion and click "pre-order." + +## TACTICAL PLAN +- **STEP**: Set up Amazon Sponsored Products ad campaign targeting keywords like "psychological thriller betrayal," "small town suspense books," and ASINs of similar titles (e.g., "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides); bid $0.50-$1.00 CPC with auto + manual targeting. + - **OWNER**: Agency (Leo) + - **TIMELINE**: Days 1-3 (Phase 1: Setup) + - **TOOL/PLATFORM**: Amazon Advertising Console +- **STEP**: Build a 5-email nurture sequence for ad clickers: Email 1 (welcome + book teaser), Email 2 (ARC reader testimonial), Email 3 (behind-the-scenes betrayal theme excerpt), Email 4 (urgency: limited pre-order bonus chapter), Email 5 (final CTA with discount code). + - **OWNER**: VA + - **TIMELINE**: Days 4-7 (Phase 1: Setup); automate sends starting Day 8 (Phase 2: Launch) + - **TOOL/PLATFORM**: ConvertKit +- **STEP**: Create Facebook lead gen ads driving traffic to a pre-order opt-in landing page (headline: "Unlock the Family Secret in The Whispering Woods – Pre-Order Now"); target lookalikes of Gillian Flynn fans + interests in "domestic thrillers." + - **OWNER**: Agency (Leo) + - **TIMELINE**: Days 8-10 (Phase 2: Launch); run continuously through Day 90 + - **TOOL/PLATFORM**: Facebook Ads Manager + Unbounce for landing page +- **STEP**: Recruit 50 ARC reviewers from targeted Facebook groups (e.g., "Psychological Thriller Addicts," "Crime Book Club") by posting a custom callout with free PDF ARC in exchange for Amazon review. + - **OWNER**: Author + VA + - **TIMELINE**: Days 11-20 (Phase 2: Launch); follow up Days 21-30 + - **TOOL/PLATFORM**: Facebook Groups + Google Drive for ARC delivery +- **STEP**: Monitor and optimize weekly: Pause underperforming keywords/ads (<0.5 ACOS), scale winners (e.g., double budget on top betrayal-themed keyword), A/B test email subject lines. + - **OWNER**: Agency (Leo) + - **TIMELINE**: Weekly from Day 15-90 (Phase 3: Optimize) + - **TOOL/PLATFORM**: Amazon Ads reports + ConvertKit analytics + +## CONTENT REQUIREMENTS +- **Pre-order landing page copy**: 400 words, Unbounce HTML template, includes book blurb (150 words), testimonial placeholder, pre-order button; written by Agency (Leo). +- **Email sequence copy**: 5 emails, 200-300 words each, ConvertKit template with hero image + CTA button; themes tied to betrayal excerpts; written by VA (author approves). +- **Facebook ad creatives**: 5 variants – static images (1200x628px, Canva thriller aesthetic: foggy woods overlay on family photo) + video (15s teaser reading blurb voiceover); 100-char headlines like "Your Family's Darkest Secret Awaits"; written/designed by Agency (Leo). +- **ARC recruitment post**: 250 words, Facebook-optimized with emoji + PDF link button; copy: "Thriller fans! Beta-read 'The Whispering Woods' FREE – review on Amazon?"; written by Author. +- **Amazon ad copy**: Locked keywords only (no custom text); product image optimized (use 3D book mockup from Canva). + +## SUCCESS METRICS +- **Pre-order sales**: Track via Amazon KDP dashboard Author Central; baseline 0, 90-day target 1,000 units. +- **Ad ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sale)**: Calculate (ad spend / ad-attributed sales) in Amazon Ads reports; baseline N/A (new campaign), 90-day target <40%. +- **Email open-to-pre-order conversion rate**: Measure clicks to Amazon link / opens in ConvertKit; baseline 2%, 90-day target 8%. + +## RISK & MITIGATION +- **Risk 1: Low ad relevance causing high ACOS**: Mitigation: Launch with $50/day budget cap and strict negative keywords (e.g., exclude "children's thriller") from Day 1, reviewing daily. +- **Risk 2: ARC reviewers not delivering Amazon reviews**: Mitigation: Use automated Booksprout follow-up emails post-ARC delivery, requiring review link click confirmation before full access. + +## BUDGET ESTIMATE +$3,000-$5,000 (low: minimal scaling; high: aggressive optimization); single biggest cost driver: Amazon + Facebook ad spend ($2,500-$4,000). \ No newline at end of file