You wrote the book.
Why isn't it selling?
It's not your writing. It's your marketing.
85% of indie authors never earn back what they spent — not because their book is bad, but because no one taught them how to actually sell it. We give you the exact 90-day system: keyword research, KDP optimization, ARC squad, Amazon Ads. Built from 138 strategies authors are using to earn $1k–$50k/month.
of indie authors never earn back their costs
Source: Author's Guild + 30,000 SmithBook member data.
It's not because they can't write. It's because nobody told them how to actually sell their book. Every "guru" sells a different tactic. Every tool generates more content. None show the path from "book live" to "money in the bank."
"Customers can't buy what they don't see."
"I have 80+ books generated. Zero royalties. I'm publishing but not marketing."
"I created the book. But I have no clue how to actually sell it."
No clear plan
You launched. Now what? Run ads? Pinterest? Email? BookBub? Nobody tells you the order or what works for YOUR book.
Tools, not paths
You have AI generators, formatters, designers, ads platforms. But not one of them shows you the actual playbook for selling.
Generic advice
"Write a series." "Build an email list." Sure — but how, in what order, with what budget, for YOUR niche? Crickets.
Your personalized 90-day roadmap to monetization.
Take the free quiz, pick your tracks, execute one task per day. No fluff. No generic advice. Built around YOUR profile, YOUR budget, YOUR goals — using strategies validated by authors making real money.
Take the Quiz
10 questions, 3 minutes. We learn your goal, niche, budget, time, experience.
Pick Your Tracks
From 138 strategies, we surface the 8-12 best matches. You commit to 3-5.
Daily Plan
One specific task per day for 90 days. Each with instructions, pitfalls, success metrics.
Real Results
Track sales, reviews, royalties. Compare to typical milestones. Know if you're on track.
What you'll actually learn (the things authors don't):
Everything you need to actually sell books.
No more 5 tools, 3 courses, and 12 newsletters. One roadmap. One system. One result.
138 Proven Strategies
From KDP launches to BookBub Featured Deals to Pinterest pins. Every revenue channel mapped + validated by indie author research.
12 Master Playbooks
The 6-Month Pre-Launch. AIDA Sales Page. Niche Selection 4-Point. Press Release Mastery. Each one a complete system.
Daily Briefing
Personalized morning message with today's focus + research insight + motivational tier. You always know what to do today.
10 Battle-Tested Templates
Press release, journalist pitches, AIDA descriptions, ARC requests, launch posts, KPI dashboard. Copy + customize.
Clou — AI Coach
Stuck on any task? Inline chat with Clou. Tutorials, examples, niche-specific advice. Your 24/7 author mentor.
Real Results Tracker
Log sales, reviews, royalties, Amazon rank. Compare to Day 30/60/90 benchmarks from research. Know if you're winning.
Other AI tools generate. SmithBook helps you sell.
Most AI book platforms stop the day your book goes live. SmithBook starts there.
Generate full books in under an hour, 100+ pages each. Editable in DOC + PDF, ready for KDP, Apple Books, Kobo. SmithBook gives you up to 31 books per month — generic AI tools cap at 1-3.
3-min quiz delivers YOUR custom 90-day roadmap: which strategies to use first, in what order, with daily tasks. Built from 138 proven monetization paths used by authors earning $1k–$50k/month.
Real strategies used by best-selling authors: Amazon Ads, KDP Select promos, BookBub features, ARC squads, audiobook pipelines, lead-magnet funnels, podcast tours. Sequenced for YOUR profile + goal.
One specific task per day with full instructions. Streak tracking + badges (like Duolingo). Track your real progress: sales, page reads, royalties, ad ROAS. Discipline beats motivation — and we built the discipline tool.
Stuck on KDP keywords? Need a niche idea? Want feedback on your description? Clou knows your profile + your plan and answers in seconds. Like having a publishing consultant on speed dial — included free.
See what's a "healthy" page-read count for your niche, what BSR top sellers hit week 1, what email open rates to expect. Stop guessing if you're on track — see real numbers from authors at every stage.
Press releases, ARC requests, journalist pitches, Amazon descriptions, social launch posts, KPI dashboards, launch-day playbooks. Battle-tested. Customize in minutes — save 20+ hours per template.
WhatsApp community 24/7 + live workshops every Wednesday + monthly community calls. Real-time peer support across genres and countries. The single biggest accelerator most members report — you're never publishing alone.
79% of book sales come from cover quality. Generate up to 186 professional covers per month — unlimited variations until you find the winner. Stop paying $50–300 per cover on Fiverr. AI-designed, KDP-ready dimensions, fully customizable.
📊 Quick comparison
Free quiz + ideas. Pay only to execute.
Take the quiz, see your personalized strategies — completely free. Upgrade to Daily Club when you're ready to execute with daily tasks, AI coaching, templates, the full book generator, and live workshops.
- Personalized 3-min quiz
- 3-5 strategy track recommendations (ideas)
- Everything in Free
- Full 90-day plan with daily tasks
- 31 AI-generated books/month
- 186 AI-generated covers/month
- Clou AI Coach — 24/7 inline
- 20+ battle-tested templates
- Real Results tracker + benchmarks
- Live workshops every Wednesday
- Monthly community calls
- WhatsApp 24/7 community (350+ authors)
Prefer to have it done for you?
Two premium options if you'd rather skip the DIY plan and have our team handle the heavy lifting.
Publishing Concierge
We get your book live on Amazon in 14 days. KDP setup, listing optimisation, cover review, launch support — done by our team.
Royalty Program
Full launch + 60-day marketing run. Niche validation, A/B cover testing, ARC squad, Amazon Ads managed for 30 days.
Real authors. Real results.
30,000+ members from 100+ countries — Cyprus to Brazil to Ethiopia to the Philippines. Here's what they're saying.
Common questions
Quick answers to what most authors ask.
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