Social media for book publishers, sorted.
A month of posts written for your line of work: the caption, the hashtags, what to photograph and the day to post. Answer six questions and the first month is free.
Where your plan focuses
The platform and content mix SahiPost starts from for this trade. It is a starting point, not a rule.
Platforms
What you post
A sample post
This is the kind of post that lands in your plan, here for Instagram.
From manuscript to bookshelf. Edits, cover choices, typeset proofs checked page by page, and finally the first copies in hand. Every book on our list goes through all of it. New releases available in {city}.
Photo brief. Carousel: an edited manuscript page with pencil notes, two blank cover mock-ups, a stack of finished books with blank covers on a wooden table.
Myths your customers believe
Posts that correct a myth earn trust. Your plan includes them, with your business name attached.
Myth. Publishing a book guarantees sales
Fact. Publishing makes a book available. Readers find it through launches, reviews, events, bookshops and the author's own audience. Promotion is part of the work.
Myth. Self-publishing means low quality
Fact. Quality comes from editing, design and printing, not from the publishing route. A carefully edited self-published book can stand beside any traditionally published one.
Myth. Editing is just correcting spelling
Fact. Proofreading catches typos. Editing improves structure, clarity and flow. Most manuscripts need both before they are ready.
Myth. Regional language books do not sell
Fact. Many readers prefer to read in their own language. Regional books with good distribution and community promotion find loyal audiences.
How to prepare a manuscript for submission
- Finish the full draft and revise it at least once
- Write a one-page synopsis and a short author note
- Send a clean sample of the first chapters
Questions your customers ask
How do I submit a manuscript?
Send a short synopsis, a sample of chapters and a note about yourself. We read submissions and reply with next steps if it fits our list.
What does a self-publishing package include?
Typically editing, cover design, typesetting, ISBN, printing and listing. Ask for every item and cost in writing so there are no surprises.
Who owns the rights to my book?
That depends on the contract. Read it carefully, ask questions, and know what rights you keep, for how long, and how royalties are paid.
Do you publish in regional languages?
Tell us your language and genre. Books written natively in a language usually read better than translations done in a hurry.
How long does publishing take?
It depends on editing, design and printing. Rushing editing is the most common cause of avoidable mistakes.
Will you help promote the book?
We support launches, listings and events. The author's own network and presence matter a great deal, so we plan promotion together.
Hashtags to start with
Ready for a month of posts?
Six questions, about two minutes. No card, and the first month stays free.