2026 Book Marketing Checklist for Authors

A simple, step-by-step checklist to help you market your book without overwhelm.

Stop guessing what to do next. Start using a clear, sustainable marketing plan that actually works.

If you are an author who feels overwhelmed by marketing, you are not alone.

Algorithms change. Platforms shift. Advice conflicts. It is easy to feel stuck or unsure where to focus your time.

This free checklist breaks book marketing down into clear, manageable steps you can use throughout 2026.

No trends. No hype. Just practical strategies you can actually maintain.

What You’ll Get

When you download the 2026 Book Marketing Checklist for Authors,

  • Build an email list you actually use

  • Use Pinterest as a long-term traffic source

  • Create straightforward short-form video content without stress

  • Market the message of your book, not just the product

  • Build a small ecosystem around each book

  • Stay consistent without burning out

Everything is organized in a checklist form so you can work at your own pace.

Who This Is For

This checklist is perfect for:

  • Children’s book authors

  • Self-published authors

  • Authors who want a clear marketing plan

  • Writers who want simple systems, not constant posting

If you want clarity instead of chaos, this is for you.

What This Is Not

This is not a get-rich-quick plan.
This is not about going viral.
This is not about being everywhere at once.

It is about building a marketing foundation that lasts.

Put A Marketing Plan in Action

No spam. Just helpful author marketing tips you can actually use.