From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
Author Marketing Calendar
Author Marketing Calendar
Successful book promotion requires an organized plan and consistent marketing.
The 2026 Author Marketing Calendar from Kingswell Press gives you 365 ready-to-use ideas, reminders, and deadlines so you always know what to do next to promote your book, and when to do it.
$79
one-time payment
or start for $79
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1
100% Rights Retained
Global Distribution
Print-on-Demand
365 Days of Book Marketing Momentum
Instead of staring at a blank to-do list, you’ll open your calendar and find a specific, practical action tied to that day, week, or season, plus suggestions for how Kingswell Press can support you at every step.
Instead of staring at a blank to-do list, you’ll open your calendar and find a specific, practical action tied to that day, week, or season, plus suggestions for how Kingswell Press can support you at every step.
Use the calendar to:
- Stay on top of award, book fair, and festival deadlines all year long
- Turn holidays, observances, and “bookish” dates into timely promotions
- Mix online, offline, and local tactics for steady, sustainable visibility
- Keep both new releases and backlist books in front of readers all year
- Stop guessing, and follow a proven, deadline-driven roadmap instead
Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned pro, this calendar helps you build momentum without burning out.
What’s Inside the 2026 Author Marketing Calendar
- 365 tips you can adapt to any genre
- Industry dates and submission deadlines for key book awards, book fairs, and conferences
- Social media prompts, giveaway ideas, email topics, and event suggestions woven throughout the year
- Paired marketing services for many tips, showing exactly which Kingswell Press solutions can help you execute that strategy quickly and professionally
Every month includes a blend of strategies for discoverability, visibility, and engagement, clearly labeled so you can focus on what fits your style, budget, and goals.
New Ways to Customize Your 2026 Marketing
Every author, and every book, is different. That’s why the 2026 calendar introduces powerful add-ons designed to personalize your plan even more.
Upgrade to the Marketing Calendar Pro
- Genre-specific guides so tactics are tailored to your category
- Sample outreach emails you can copy, paste, and customize
- Genre-specific social media post ideas for high-engagement content
- Discounts on 17 of our most popular marketing services
- Extra tools to build out your book marketing “toolkit” for 2026 and beyond
If you want more “plug-and-play” support, Pro turns the calendar into an even more powerful marketing system.
Get a Personalized Top-20 Action List
Feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities? Order the optional Marketing Calendar Strategy Report and a Book Marketing Specialist will review your book and the calendar, then highlight the 20 marketing tips that are likely to make the biggest impact for your specific book in 2026.
It’s the fastest way to go from “There’s so much here” to “Here’s exactly where to start.”
For Every Author, Any Genre, Any Stage
- Pre-launch authors building awareness before release
- Newly published authors planning their first full year of marketing
- Backlist authors ready to relaunch and revive older titles
- Multi-book authors coordinating promotions across several books
Turn 2026 into Your Strongest Sales Year Yet
Sometimes the hardest part of marketing is simply knowing what to do next. With the 2026 Author Marketing Calendar, you’ll always have a concrete, time-sensitive idea at your fingertips, plus optional support from Kingswell Press whenever you want help executing your plan.
Turn 2026 into Your Strongest Sales Year Yet
Add the calendar to your cart today, and give your book the discoverability, visibility and engagement it deserves all year long.
Everything you need in one place.
Truly, self-publishing simplified.
Testimonials
Authors who've published with Kingswell Press share their experience, from manuscript development and cover design to international book distribution and marketing.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.
From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.