Series Strategy
Turn readers into fans. We help you plan series arcs, release schedules, and backlist promotions to increase read-through.
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Maximize Read-Through
The real money is in the backlist. We analyze your series performance and implement strategies to keep readers buying the next book.
Key Benefits
- Improved read-through rates
- Series branding alignment
- Box set strategy
- Release timing optimization
What's Included
- Series audit
- Metadata overhaul
- Box set creation
- Cross-promotion plan
Series Strategy Packages
Audit only
- Full series analysis
- Read-through assessment
- Improvement recommendations
- Written report
Full optimization
Value Comparison:
DIY: 40+ hours | HMD: We handle everything
- Everything in Audit
- Metadata optimization
- Back matter updates
- Cover consistency review
- Pricing strategy
Complete strategy
- Everything in Optimization
- Box set creation strategy
- Release schedule planning
- Cross-promotion setup
- Ongoing support
Series Optimization
1. Audit
Analyzing current sales and drop-off points.
2. Branding
Ensuring consistent covers and blurbs.
3. Links
Optimizing back matter and call-to-actions.
4. Promotion
Marketing the first book to drive series sales.
Authors Who ChooseSeries Strategy & Backlist
See how authors maximize read-through and backlist revenue
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PPH Top RatedAmanda Clarke
7-Book Series Author
"My 7-book fantasy series had terrible read-through - only 23% of book 1 readers finished the series. HMD restructured my pricing, added series bundles, optimized back matter, and coordinated promotions. Read-through jumped to 72%. Monthly revenue 4x'd. My backlist now earns more than my new releases."
Robert Chen
Romance Series Author
"Strategic pricing across 12 books. Book 1 free, tiered pricing up the series. Read-through now funds my full-time writing."
Michelle Park
Cozy Mystery Author
"My 5-year-old series was dead. HMD refreshed covers, updated categories, ran strategic promos. Like having 8 new releases."
James Wright
Thriller Series Author
"Planned my next 5 releases with optimal spacing and cross-promotion. Each launch now lifts the whole series."
What Authors Are Saying
"Box set strategy created premium offering. £19.99 bundle sells daily."
Susan Miller
Fantasy Author
Box Sets"Back matter optimization alone increased read-through 15%."
David Lee
Sci-Fi Author
Back Matter"Newsletter funnels readers from book 1 to the full series."
Emma Brown
Romance Author
Email Funnel"KU page read strategy maximized my subscription income."
Michael Chen
Urban Fantasy Author
Kindle UnlimitedFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our book formatting services.
Read-through rate is the percentage of readers who finish one book and buy the next in your series. Higher read-through means more revenue. We analyze and improve this metric to maximize your series income.
Yes! Consistent series branding helps readers recognize your books instantly. We audit your covers to ensure visual cohesion while maintaining each book's unique appeal.
Once you have 3+ books in a series. Box sets attract new readers with price value and can rank separately from individual books, giving you more visibility on retailer charts.
We optimize back matter (teasers, links to the next book), ensure strong book endings that create anticipation, and strategically price Book 1 to drive series sales. We also review pacing between releases.
We perform a complete series audit to identify drop-off points, then implement strategies like re-releasing with new covers, running Book 1 promotions, or adjusting pricing to reinvigorate interest.
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