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Social Media

Social MediaThat Builds A Reader Ecosystem, Not Just A Feed.

Content planning, platform management, and brand-led publishing for authors who need social channels to support visibility, community, and commercial momentum.

Start your social planSee platform fit
150+
author accounts managed
340%
average engagement lift
Daily
publishing cadence
Monthly
reporting rhythm

Package overview

Growth Mode

4 platforms

£397/mo
Author Presence
£197/mo
2 social platforms • 12 posts per month
Growth Mode
£397/mo
4 social platforms • 20 posts per month
Influencer Status
£597/mo
6 social platforms • 30+ posts per month
What this route fixes
The channel mix is chosen around the author brand, not trends alone

Different genres, audiences, and business models need different platforms. The strategy should reflect how the author actually wants to attract and keep readers.

Content systems matter more than isolated viral posts

The goal is a repeatable publishing rhythm with clear content pillars, better audience recognition, and more consistent reader touchpoints over time.

Social activity should feed the wider ecosystem

The strongest social media work supports the mailing list, website, launches, retailer visibility, and community growth rather than living as a disconnected content stream.

Delivery rhythm
4 coordinated stages

Publishing channels

Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.

Amazon KDP
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Apple Books
Kobo

Package rationale

Consistent Presence

Social media can be overwhelming. We handle the content creation and scheduling so you can focus on writing.

Consistent posting

Professional graphics

Community engagement

Brand awareness

Included

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

Content calendar
Graphic design
Caption writing
Hashtag strategy
The channel mix is chosen around the author brand, not trends alone

Different genres, audiences, and business models need different platforms. The strategy should reflect how the author actually wants to attract and keep readers.

Content systems matter more than isolated viral posts

The goal is a repeatable publishing rhythm with clear content pillars, better audience recognition, and more consistent reader touchpoints over time.

Social activity should feed the wider ecosystem

The strongest social media work supports the mailing list, website, launches, retailer visibility, and community growth rather than living as a disconnected content stream.

Platform fit

Social growth is stronger when the platform matches how the brand should show up.

Not every author needs every platform. The useful decision is where the brand can publish consistently, connect with readers in the right tone, and support the larger publishing business.

Choose channels based on reader behavior, not platform pressure
Match content style to the genre, author personality, and offer
Avoid spreading effort across too many weak channels at once

What the channels should support

Audience growth that makes sense for the author’s actual niche
More consistent awareness ahead of launches and promotions
Traffic into the mailing list, website, or retail pages
A content engine that still feels manageable after launch

Investment

Social Media Packages

Monthly management

Package tier

Author Presence

£197/mo

2 platforms

  • 2 social platforms
  • 12 posts per month
  • Basic graphics
  • Content calendar
  • Monthly reporting
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Growth Mode

£397/mo

4 platforms

  • 4 social platforms
  • 20 posts per month
  • Custom graphics
  • Story content
  • Engagement management
  • Analytics report
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Package tier

Influencer Status

£597/mo

6 platforms

  • 6 social platforms
  • 30+ posts per month
  • Video content
  • Community management
  • Influencer outreach
  • Strategy calls
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Process

Social Strategy

Step 1
1. Plan

Defining your brand voice and pillars.

Step 2
2. Create

Designing visuals and writing copy.

Step 3
3. Schedule

Automating posts for consistency.

Step 4
4. Engage

Responding to comments and messages.

Social Media Management process

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

Content operations

The real value is a repeatable system, not a burst of posts.

Social media becomes commercially useful when the planning, production, publishing cadence, and reporting all reinforce each other. That is what turns activity into compounding brand signal.

Content pillars defined so the feed builds recognisable patterns
Publishing cadence matched to what can actually be sustained
Engagement and reporting tied back to brand and launch priorities
Creative direction adjusted based on what the audience responds to

Visual-first discovery

Useful when the author brand benefits from cover-led, aesthetic, behind-the-scenes, or short-form visual storytelling content.

Best use

Best when visual identity and audience culture matter most.

Conversation and authority

Useful when the goal is commentary, expertise, business visibility, or a stronger thought-leadership position around the author brand.

Best use

Best when the author wins through ideas and perspective.

Community and retention

Useful when the audience needs more direct interaction, launch mobilisation, and repeat engagement around a series, niche, or fan base.

Best use

Best when the platform should deepen reader loyalty.

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

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

Which platforms do you manage?

The package can cover platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or similar channels based on where the author brand is most likely to compound attention into audience growth.

Will the content still sound like me?

Yes. The work starts with brand voice, recurring content pillars, and the kind of reader relationship you want to build, so the output feels aligned rather than generic.

Is this mainly follower growth or sales support?

It can support both, but the strategy works best when the role of social media is clearly defined first, whether that means community building, discovery, launch support, or moving readers into the mailing list and wider ecosystem.

How quickly do results show up?

Social media usually compounds over time. Early signals often show up in the first 30 to 90 days, but stronger outcomes come from consistent publishing, better positioning, and repeatable content systems.

Next step

Choose the social package that matches the scale and rhythm the brand needs.

If you already know the author brand needs consistent content and platform support, move straight into the monthly package flow. If you still need to decide which channels deserve focus, speak to the team first.

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