Honest book marketing that helps readers find your book.

Free resources for authors

Practical checklists you can use today, whether or not you ever work with us.

Amazon book listing checklist

• Title and subtitle are clear and genre-appropriate, with a main keyword used naturally.
• Seven keyword slots filled with phrases readers actually search, not single words.
• Two or three relevant categories chosen, based on where comparable books rank.
• Description opens with a hook, uses short paragraphs, and ends with a call to action.
• Author Central profile has a bio, photo, and all editions linked.
• Cover reads clearly at thumbnail size and matches genre expectations.

Goodreads author checklist

• Join the Goodreads Author Program and claim your author profile.
• Add a bio, photo, and links to your website and newsletter.
• Make sure every edition is merged under the correct book page.
• Add your book to relevant Listopia lists honestly and in moderation.
• Run giveaways and engage with readers who shelve your book.

Launch email sequence outline

• Email 1 (welcome): who you are and what readers can expect.
• Email 2 (value): a story, excerpt, or behind-the-scenes look.
• Email 3 (cover reveal or pre-order): a clear, single call to action.
• Email 4 (launch day): link, price, and a friendly ask for an honest review.
• Email 5 (follow-up): thank readers and share what is next.

30 days of social content ideas

• Week 1: introduce yourself, your genre, and your writing process.
• Week 2: share excerpts, quotes, and character or setting moodboards.
• Week 3: ask questions, run polls, and recommend books you love.
• Week 4: behind-the-scenes updates, reader reactions, and a clear book link.

These checklists are general guidance. Platform rules change, so always confirm current requirements on Amazon KDP, Goodreads, and each social platform.

About Book Crest Studio

We are a small, author-focused marketing studio working online with authors around the world. We work with independent and hybrid authors who want sustainable growth, not shortcuts.

Our principles

• No fake engagement. We never buy reviews, followers, or clicks.
• No guarantees we cannot keep. Nobody can promise bestseller status or specific sales. We promise honest, skilled work.
• You own your accounts. We work through access you control and can revoke at any time.
• Plain language. Scopes, prices, and reports you can actually understand.

Our approach

Book Crest Studio focuses on the places where readers discover books: Amazon, Goodreads, email, and social media. We learn your genre and audience first, then build a plan around them, so every action has a clear purpose.

Get in touch

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers before you ever contact us.

Do you guarantee sales, rankings, or reviews?

No. Nobody honestly can. We control the quality of our work and our strategy, not reader behavior or platform algorithms.

Do you buy or write reviews?

Never. Reviews must come from real readers. We can help you build a legitimate ARC team and ask for honest reviews.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on scope. After a free consult you receive a written quote with deliverables, timeline, and total cost before you pay anything.

Do you ask for my passwords?

No. We use delegated access, such as email platform invites or Amazon Ads access, which you can revoke any time. Please never send passwords by email or chat.

How long until I see results?

Listing improvements can show effects within weeks. Audience and email growth are gradual. We set realistic expectations during your consult.

Which genres do you work with?

List your genres here, for example romance, fantasy, thriller, nonfiction.

What happens to my information?

See our Privacy Policy. We only use your details to respond to you and deliver your project.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Book Crest Studio (“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website and how we use it.

Information we collect

• Contact information. If you use the contact form or email us, we receive your name, email address, and any details you share about your book and goals.
• Project information. If you hire us, we may receive business details, account access you choose to grant, and payment information handled by our payment provider.
• Browser storage. This website does not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking. Your device may remember display settings.

The contact form on this site opens your email app with a pre-filled message. The website itself does not store form submissions.

How we use information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide quotes.
• To deliver services you have hired us for.
• To send invoices and project updates.
• To meet legal and accounting obligations.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it except with service providers who help us run our business (such as email, invoicing, and payment tools), or when required by law.

Retention and security

We keep inquiry emails and project records only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. We use reasonable safeguards, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Please do not send passwords or sensitive financial details by email.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or object to certain uses. Contact us and we will respond within a reasonable time.

Third-party links

This website may link to third-party sites such as Amazon, Goodreads, and social platforms. Their privacy practices are their own.

Children

Our services are for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do. Questions? Email [email protected].

Terms of Service

Last updated: November 6, 2026

These terms apply to your use of this website and to services provided by Book Crest Studio (“we”, “us”). By using the site or hiring us, you agree to them.

1. Services and scope

Each project is defined in a written proposal or agreement listing deliverables, timeline, and fees. Work outside that scope requires your approval and may cost extra.

2. No guarantees

We do not guarantee sales, rankings, reviews, followers, subscribers, or any specific result. Outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including your book, market conditions, and platform algorithms.

3. Platform rules and ethical practices

We follow the rules of Amazon, Goodreads, and every platform we work on. We do not buy, sell, or write fake reviews, or use fake accounts or engagement. You agree not to ask us to do so.

4. Your responsibilities

• Provide accurate information, timely feedback, and the access needed to do the work.
• Confirm you own or have rights to the content you give us.
• Grant account access only through delegated or revocable methods, never by sharing passwords.

5. Fees and payment

Fees, deposits, and payment dates are set out in your proposal. Unless agreed otherwise, invoices are due within 14 days. Third-party costs such as ad spend and software are billed separately or paid directly by you.

6. Refunds and cancellation

State your policy here, for example: you may cancel at any time with written notice; work completed to date is billable; deposits are refundable if no work has started.

7. Ownership

You keep ownership of your books, brand, and accounts. Once paid in full, you own the final deliverables created for you. We may keep general know-how and, with your permission, mention the project in our portfolio.

8. Confidentiality

We keep your unpublished manuscripts, plans, and business information confidential and use them only to deliver your project.

9. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, lost profits, or platform actions such as account suspensions not caused by our breach. Our total liability is limited to the fees you paid us for the relevant project.

10. Termination

Either party may end a project with written notice. You will pay for work completed up to termination.

11. Website use

Website content is for general information and is not legal, financial, or professional advice. Please do not copy it without permission.

12. Governing law and contact

These terms are governed by the laws of your state or country. We may update them by changing the date above. Questions? Email [email protected].