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Series strategy · from USD 249

One book sale.Turned into the next reader decision.

Your catalogue, working as a system.

Read-through analysis, back-matter flow, metadata alignment and release spacing — so book one has a real job beyond making one sale.

Works for an existing series or backlist just as well as a brand-new one — most gains come from fixing what is already live.

  • Full series & backlist audit
  • Read-through & pricing strategy
  • Box-set & cross-promotion planning

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Read-through

Series revenue grows faster when the next book feels like the natural next step.

The strongest catalogue strategies reduce friction between books. That means the reading order is obvious, the promise stays coherent across the series, and every title points the reader cleanly toward the next conversion moment.

The order of the books is made unmistakably clear to new readers
Back matter and retailer messaging move readers deeper into the series
The entry title is positioned to maximise long-tail catalogue value

What usually gets tightened

Series naming, cover consistency, and retailer hierarchy
Pricing structure across the reader journey
Back-matter calls to action and end-of-book conversion paths
Box-set, bundle, or promotion logic where the catalogue supports it

Recent publications

Books we have helped bring to market.

A small selection of HMD-supported books, shown here as practical proof of finished execution across genres.

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10,000+ books supported overall · 47 countries served

Publishing channels

Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Apple Books
Kobo

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Three packages. Fixed prices.

Choose by how deep the strategy needs to go — from USD 249.

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Optimization Package

USD 377

Full optimization

  • Everything in Audit
  • Metadata optimisation
  • Back matter updates
  • Cover consistency review
  • Pricing strategy
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What authors say about working with us

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Catalogue architecture

Series strategy is really about building a stronger catalogue system.

The useful question is not just how one book performs. It is how the catalogue behaves as a whole, where the value leaks out, and how future releases should be structured to keep that value inside the series.

Use the entry book as the clearest route into the wider catalogue
Align metadata and positioning so books reinforce the same promise
Choose promotion timing that benefits more than one title at once
Treat future releases as a system that compounds the backlist

Entry-point economics

Decide what the first book should do commercially: acquire the reader profitably, pull them into the next title, and justify broader promotion across the catalogue.

Backlist leverage

Make existing books reinforce each other through sequencing, positioning, and offers that increase the value of every future marketing push.

Release architecture

Plan the spacing and support of future books so new launches raise the whole series instead of briefly lifting only the newest title.

Process

Series Optimisation

Step 1
1. Audit

Analysing current sales and drop-off points.

Step 2
2. Branding

Ensuring consistent covers and blurbs.

Step 3
3. Links

Optimising back matter and call-to-actions.

Step 4
4. Promotion

Marketing the first book to drive series sales.

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.

What is read-through rate and why does it matter?

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 analyse and improve this metric to maximise your series income.

Should all my covers match?

Yes! Consistent series branding helps readers recognise your books instantly. We audit your covers to ensure visual cohesion while maintaining each book's unique appeal.

When is the best time to create a box set?

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.

How do you improve read-through?

We optimise 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.

What if my series sales are declining?

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.

How do I plan a book series that keeps readers coming back?

The strongest series plans decide the entry book's job before writing the next one: how it hooks readers into buying book two, how back matter and metadata move readers deeper into the catalogue, and how pricing and release spacing support that. A series audit maps where your current books lose readers and what to fix first.

What's a backlist audit and why does it matter?

A backlist audit reviews every book you have already published — covers, metadata, pricing, back matter and read-through — to find where the catalogue is leaking value. For most authors with more than one book live, fixing an existing backlist issue is a faster win than waiting for the next release to fix it.

How is series strategy different from a launch strategy?

Launch strategy concentrates effort around one release date. Series strategy looks across your whole catalogue — how books hand readers to each other, how backlist titles keep earning after their own launch week ends, and how future releases should be spaced to lift the series as a system rather than one title at a time.

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Make the catalogue work harder than any single title can.

Tell us how many books are live and what you want to improve. We’ll come back with the right tier and an exact price within one business day — no call required.