Julie Broad is the creator of Book Launchers, a company that helps nonfiction authors write, publish, and promote books to grow a brand or business.
How? Through free resources like blog articles, YouTube videos, and monthly deep-dive trainings.
Also, a low-cost book called Self-Publish & Succeed.
From there, she’s got a $2,000 course called Self-Publish and Succeed Live.
A $2,500 course called Book Marketing Magic.
A $1,750/mo Platinum (done with you) service.
And a $3,000/mo Platinum+ (done for you) service.
Jesus, Julie. You got more offers than I got guilty pleasures I deny in public.
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“Regardless of what level you join at,” Julie says, “as long as you’re a member, we keep working on your book.”
“On our side, we have a fairly regimented and clear process,” she continues.
“So it’s highly efficient for good decision-makers and someone who can dedicate about five hours most weeks to their project.”
“But we’re not going to be as cost-effective for authors who change their mind over and over; or for those people who seek perfection; or for authors who work hard for a week and then stop for months,” Julie admits.
By making these services membership-based, you’ll have skin in the game – and be more likely to do the work – month in and month out.
Another advantage is you’re not having to fork over, say, $30 Gs all up front.
Like, maybe you only need four months of assistance, right? So you end up saving a ton of money.
What else, J?
Book Launchers makes marketing a priority from the minute you sign up. If you want your book to turn into more followers, more leads, and more money, marketing can’t be an afterthought.
“So we talk with you about your author branding and book positioning,” Julie says.
“We do category, keyword, and competitive research when you’re in editing,” she goes on.
“We brainstorm title and subtitles.”
“We look at your cover against your category.”
“We do launch prep and planning while your book is being edited.”
“And we have a team who will write your reader magnet, build your author website, generate email content for your funnels, and when your book is in design, we start working on your book description, author bio, media kit, and social media posts.”
“By the time your book is done,” Julie says, “you have a strong foundation to begin your marketing.”
“We set your book up for distribution – after walking you through the choices available and the tradeoffs of each.”
“And then we move into pre-launch and post-launch marketing, where my team of book marketing professionals tackle everything: media training, media pitching, live appearance pitching, podcast bookings, book review submissions, Amazon ads, Goodreads giveaways, bookstore and library catalog submissions, and book award submissions.”
You keep all rights, all royalties, and maintain full control over everything that happens with your book.
How long does an average project take, start to finish?
Julie estimates about 9-15 months for the book itself and then at least another six months for marketing.
In other words, you’re still gonna have to cough up those $30 Gs – it’ll just be spread out, over time.
Nonetheless, Julie – in her squeaky-ass voice – assures us: the team at Book Launchers will care more about you and your book than anybody else in the space.
At least one client, Deb Meyer, agrees.
“As an entrepreneur and new author, I wanted to self-publish my first book but maintain the level of professionalism expected from a publishing company,” she writes.
“My experience with Julie Broad and the entire team at Book Launchers was incredible!” she adds.
“They are dedicated experts who understand the challenges of self-publishing and carefully guide you through the process, step-by-step.”
“If you’re a nonfiction author looking for excellent support – from writing, to editing, design, publishing, and promotion – look no further than Book Launchers,” she finishes with.
I’d rather burn my tongue on a Lean Cuisine fresh out the microwave than even consider writing a book.
Hell, I could hardly write this review without stopping six times to hover over YouTube videos I might wanna watch later.
A whole book? Me? Nah.