💡Everything I’ve Done (So Far) for My Book Launch

From spark to pre-order domination — here’s how we've hit #1 on Amazon before the book has even dropped.

Let’s start with this jaw-dropper:

Write for Money and Power is already the #1 New Release in several Amazon categories — and it hasn’t even been released yet.

Even wilder? In a few categories, my previous book, Six-Figure Freelance Writer, is sitting at #2.

Yes, that means I’m literally competing with myself.

Yes, I’m screaming.

And yes, this post will show you exactly how I got here.

👀 First — The Headlines:

• 📚 Write for Money and Power is out for pre-order right now — the e-book is just 99 cents because I want this in everyone’s hands.

• 🧠 What started as a “light update” to my last book Six-Figure Freelance Writer turned into an entirely new blueprint for creative success.

• 🛠️ I hired a killer team (more on them below).

• 🧪 I ran one of the largest beta reading rounds I’ve ever done (80+ beta readers!).

• 🧲 Pre-order bonuses are live — and juicy.

  👉 See them here.

Now, let’s rewind the tape and show you how the experiment unfolded…

⚗️ Phase 1: The “Light Update”

Back in May, I was on a plane to Copenhagen, excited about seeing the city and then attending a writing retreat in Tuscany soon after.

On the flight, I was re-reading my previous book Six-Figure Freelance Writer, red pen in hand. The plan? A simple glow-up.

The reality?

Two chapters in, I knew the “small additions” would actually be huge new chapters and sections.

Even the chapter about how to grow on Substack wasn’t just a footnote — it was a blueprint. Ghostwriting wasn’t just a niche — it was the engine. The ideas I had were too big to retrofit.

So in June, I torched the so-called “small updates” and started fresh. I wasn’t just revising a book — I was showing writers how to find their jet fuel.

🧬 Phase 2: Assembling the Dream Team

Every mad scientist needs co-conspirators. Here’s who helped bring Write for Money & Power to life:

• Renee Puvvada
  of Smokin’ Hot Book Funnels — my marketing mastermind. She coached me through funnels, landing page logic, and built strategies like the pre-order bonus strategy with me from the ground up.

• Haley Raymond — PR sorceress. She’s helping me pitch big stories around the book’s core themes: starving artist BS, Hollywood’s implosion, and why creators need to stop begging for crumbs and start building empires.

Both of them made me think bigger — and act faster.

🔬 Phase 3: The Launch Lab

Meanwhile, behind the scenes:

• I hired a web designer to build and design the landing page and got everything set up for the pre-order campaign.

• I crafted two tiers of pre-order bonuses:

  • 1 book = get my 7-Figure Writer Notion Dashboard — the same one I use to track pitch calls, clients, and goals.

  • 10 print copies = the Notion Dashboard plus a Founding Member subscription to Make Writing Your Job — a $550/year value that can be just yours for $160 worth of books (plus shipping/handling + taxes).

(Yes, I basically bribed people with access to all of my best tools to build an epic writing career. Shamelessly. Strategically.)

🧠 Phase 4: The Beta Reader Braintrust

After writing and revising the book multiple times, I sent the draft to 80 beta readers. 80. You read that right.

These brave souls read the entire manuscript and gave thoughtful, in-depth feedback. Their insights shaped the final stretch of revisions — and I’m endlessly grateful.

Biggest feedback themes?

💬 “This is the book I wish I had when I started.”

💬 “Finally, someone’s telling the truth about writing and money.”

💬 “I didn’t know I could do this — now I do.”

(If that doesn’t make your writer heart explode, I don’t know what will.)

BTW — want to understand the different types of readers in the book drafting process?

• Alpha readers = Your writer’s group. Early drafts. Chaos.

• Beta readers = Book’s done but needs a tune-up.

• ARC (Advance Reader Copy) readers = Finalized manuscript (often sent before proofreading.) These readers are the ones who leave early reviews. (Interested in getting the book ahead of the Jan 12th launch? Apply to be an ARC reader here!)

🧪 Phase 5: Final Tuning

The manuscript’s now in the hands of my sharpest editor — my partner Kyle — who is currently kicking the tires of every page (in the best way).

Once I work through his notes:

• It goes to the proofreading stage.

• Then, straight to ARC readers, journalists, and other members of the press ahead of the January 12th, 2026 release.

🧨 Phase 6: The Big Reveal

I’d planned to announce the book the week before I actually did.

But, plot twist — my book’s printing listings got delayed (hardcover is still lagging behind!), and my key retail links weren’t live when I initially wanted to announce.

So I held back until paperback and e-book copies were good to go. The second they were? We hit launch.

The post went live. The emails got sent. Then people showed up.

And that’s how we hit #1 in multiple categories on the Amazon bestseller charts before release.

🚀 What’s Next for Write for Money and Power

Here’s where things stand right now:

• 🎯 You can pre-order the book here and grab your bonuses.

• 🧪 ARC reader sign-ups are opening this week — if you want to read early and review, drop your name here.

• 📣 A ton of content is coming. Think:

  • Behind-the-scenes writing breakdowns

  • Creative business case studies

  • Bonus essays

I’m just getting started. This book isn’t just a launch — it’s a movement.

💡 One Last Ask

If you’ve already pre-ordered — thank you. Truly.

If you haven’t yet, here’s your moment to jump in and join the wave:

📘 Pre-order Write for Money & Power for just 99 cents

🎁 Unlock your bonuses.

🚀 Help push this into even more hands.

And if this post helped you, inspired you, or gave you ideas for your own launch — share it. That’s how we build the next generation of powerful, paid creators.

More soon from my creative laboratory,

–Amy