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7 Funnels Every Author Needs to ACTUALLY Sell Books

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Even if you self-publish, you need offer pages that build long-term relationships — not just a single book sale.

A book is the start of a relationship, not the end of a transaction.

The seven funnels, briefly

You don’t need all seven on day one. Start with the first and layer the rest in as your list grows.

  1. Free chapter opt-in
  2. Launch pre-order funnel
  3. Book + bonus bundle
  4. Post-purchase upsell
  5. Book-to-course ascension
  6. Speaking / coaching application funnel
  7. Affiliate and referral funnel

Start with the free chapter

A free chapter opt-in is the lowest-friction way to start building a list from readers who haven’t bought yet.

🔥 Start Promoting Now

Would you rather launch to crickets or to a pre-sold audience? Promotion begins long before you finish the first draft.

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