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How to Create a Waitlist for your Book Launch

Drive bestseller status by building a massive list of readers. Ensure you have a legion of fans ready to buy your book the moment it hits the shelves right now.

Every bestseller starts with a list. Whether you're self-publishing or bringing out a traditional title, a waitlist ensures you have a legion of readers ready to buy heavily in the first week, spiking your rankings.

Why Create a Waitlist for book?

Drive first-week sales to hit bestseller lists

Recruit an 'ARC' (Advanced Reader Copy) street team

Test cover designs and titles

Keep readers engaged during the writing process

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Create a teaser page with the book cover

Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.

2

Offer the first chapter as a free download for signups

Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.

3

Share your writing journey in regular updates

Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.

4

Offer signed copies or bonuses for early referral leaders

Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.

Conclusion

Don't leave your book's success to chance. Build your reader base before you publish.

Launch your book waitlist today

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