Limited authors onboarded
Your book is good. Does anyone know who wrote it?
A structured sprint to turn you from “an author with a book” into an author brand readers follow, built by the team behind 500+ author campaigns.
Readers don’t just buy books. They follow authors.
You have a book. Maybe more than one. But when a reader lands on your Instagram or LinkedIn, what do they see?
A profile that reads like an author bio from the back cover. A feed with a few scattered posts about your launch, then silence. A “so, what do you write?” that takes you three sentences to answer.
Meanwhile, other authors, some with less polished books than yours, have readers who recognize them, share their posts, and buy whatever they publish next.
They don’t have more talent. They have a brand.
What an unclear author brand is costing you
Your next book starts from zero
Without a following that recognizes and trusts you, every launch is a cold start.
Opportunities go to the visible author
Podcast invites, panel spots, and collaboration offers go to authors readers already know, not just the ones who wrote the best book.
Your visibility relies on algorithms
Without a brand pulling in direct readers, you’re fully dependent on Amazon and retailer discovery.
Picture your author brand 45 days from now
Your profile tells people exactly who you are and what you write in five seconds.
You post consistently, and it doesn’t feel like a chore because you finally have a system
and a voice that sounds like you.
Readers start recognizing your name outside of just your book’s page.
They comment, they share, they ask when the next one’s coming.
And when your next book launches, you’re not starting from zero.
Introducing
The Author Branding Accelerator
A three-phase mentorship program to build an author brand That Works As Hard As Your Book Does. Curated by The Book Marketing Girl.
The three phases
Clarity
- Author positioning audit
- Your one-line author pitch, the answer to “so what do you write?”
- Content pillars built around your themes, genre, and personal story
- Bio and profile audit across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Amazon author pages
Profile & Presence
- Social media profile/s overhaul
- LinkedIn author strategy for non-fiction authors
- Instagram author strategy for genres that are meant just for the GRAM
- Templates for author-journey posts, behind-the-scenes content, and reader engagement
- A content calendar built around your voice and your book’s themes
Content & Consistency
- Weekly content creation and posting begins
- Engagement strategy
- Testimonials and reader interactions collected and repurposed into content
- A content system is handed to you so posting doesn’t stop when the sprint ends
What's included
Positioning work
Your author pitch, niche, and content pillars, defined clearly.
Profile overhaul
Bio, visuals, and social media optimization across platforms.
LinkedIn strategy
Built for authors using LinkedIn to build a professional platform.
Content templates
Reusable formats for author-journey posts, quotes, and reader engagement.
A content calendar
Built around your voice, not a generic content bank.
A handover system
Templates and a calendar you can keep running after day 45.
What makes this different from generic author branding mentorship?
Built for authors by a team of readers
Every framework is built around what actually works for book audiences.
Run by a team that has worked for 500+ authors
One-on-One Mentorship 1:1 meeting
Not templates you have to figure out how to apply yourself.
Who is this mentorship program for?
Yes, if you are…
- A published or soon-to-publish author who wants readers to recognize your name, not just your book
- Willing to post consistently once you have a system and templates
- Looking to build a platform ahead of your next book, not just promote the current one
- Ready for direct, personal feedback on your bio, visuals, and content
Still for you, even if…
- You’ve been posting for years with nothing to show for it, you need a system, not more effort
- You think you’re “not a natural writer” for social content, the templates and pillars do the heavy lifting
- You have a tiny following right now, Phase 1 doesn’t depend on existing reach
- You’re juggling a day job alongside writing, the content system is built for consistency in limited time
Real authors, real results
“Working with Book Marketing Girl has been a genuinely positive experience. What impressed me most was her deep understanding of the publishing space and her ability to recommend strategies that were specific to my book rather than relying on one-size-fits-all advice. As a first-time author of The Chanakya Playbook, I found her guidance practical, honest, and actionable. She took the time to understand my goals, offered valuable insights, and helped me think more strategically about building the book's visibility. If you're an author looking for someone who truly understands book marketing and is invested in helping you succeed, I would highly recommend Book Marketing Girl.”
“Team Booknerds, you have been a hit! Your understanding and stability behind all you have done have helped me tremendously, from color schemes for posts to giving me time to warm up to social media.”
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the insightful Author Branding session. I had a truly lovely time talking to you and gained valuable perspectives on enhancing my journey as an author. Your passion and expertise shone through, making the session both engaging and enlightening. I look forward to implementing the strategies discussed and hope to connect again for more such enriching conversations.”
Meet the founder
Neha Raj (Founder, Booknerds Author Agency) is an author, Top 1% Topmate creator and one of India’s leading book marketers, with guerrilla marketing skills and experience of working for 500+ authors, building customised author brands across 5 countries.
500+ authors from 5 countries served
Author Branding Accelerator
Get customised plan on your strategy call
- Full 45-day, 3-phase branding sprint (Clarity → Profile → Content)
- Author positioning and one-line pitch
- Complete profile overhaul across platforms
- Content calendar, pillars, and reusable templates
- Post-sprint content system to keep it running
What you're probably wondering
I already have a profile. Do I need a full overhaul?
Most author profiles were built once, at launch, and never revisited. Phase 2 rebuilds it to actually reflect who you are now and what you want readers to do next.
I’m not comfortable being visible online. Will this feel like a personality overhaul?
No. This is about clarity, not a persona. The goal is a brand that sounds like you, just clearer and more consistent.
Can I do this alongside the 45-Day Book Marketing Sprint?
Yes, they’re designed to complement each other. Branding builds the platform, the marketing sprint drives the launch. Ask us about running both together.
How much time will I need each week?
Once the system is built in Phase 2, most authors spend 30–45 minutes a week on content, well within reach alongside writing and a day job.
Do you work with authors outside India?
Yes. We’ve worked with authors in the US, UK, Canada, UAE, and India.
Ready to build an author brand readers actually follow?
Your next book will sell faster if readers already know your author brand before it launches. That work starts now, not the week before your next release.