Overview:
I'm seeking an experienced publishing consultant to help me strategically launch and position my nonfiction personal development book Mind Manual: Train Your Mind, Transform Your Vibe across Amazon (KDP) and IngramSpark.
Files have been uploaded Amazon listing is up and I'm looking for someone who understands metadata optimization, distribution strategy, pricing psychology, category positioning, and long-term brand leverage.
The book is in the transformational/self-leadership space and positioned for a conscious, high-performing audience.
Scope of Work
I'm looking for support in the following areas:
1. Amazon KDP Optimization
•Category and subcategory selection (bestseller strategy)
•Keyword research and metadata refinement
•A+ Content strategy recommendations
•Pricing strategy (paperback, hardcover, eBook)
•Launch sequencing strategy
•Review acquisition compliance guidance
2. IngramSpark Strategy
•Distribution setup guidance
•Wholesale discount strategy for bookstores
•Returnability decisions
•Print cost optimization
•ISBN strategy alignment with KDP
3. Positioning & Promotion Strategy
•Launch roadmap (30–90 days)
•Bestseller campaign strategy (if appropriate)
•Outreach strategy (podcasts, influencers, media)
•Author positioning recommendations
•Long-term IP expansion thinking (workbooks, courses, speaking)
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Ideal Candidate
•Proven experience launching nonfiction books successfully
•Strong understanding of Amazon algorithm and ranking dynamics
•Direct experience with both KDP and IngramSpark
•Strategic thinker (not just technical executor)
•Can offer clear recommendations and explain trade-offs
•Bonus: Experience in personal development or transformational genres
Please include:
•2–3 books you've helped launch
•Specific results (rankings, category wins, revenue growth)
•Your proposed approach for the first 30 days
•Your estimated timeline and fee structure
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Engagement Structure
Open to:
•One-time consulting session
•Short-term strategy engagement (2–4 weeks)
•Ongoing advisory relationship if aligned
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About the Author
Board-certified hypnotherapist and subconscious communication expert launching a transformational self-leadership book rooted in mental training, mood design, and embodied growth. Strong long-term vision for brand expansion into courses, retreats, and speaking.
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If you're strategic, detail-oriented, and understand both the mechanics and psychology of book positioning, I'd love to connect.
Contract duration of 1 to 3 months. with 30 hours per week.
Mandatory skills: Publishing, Book Marketing, Amazon Book Category Research, ingram Spark