The hottest Book launch Substack posts right now

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On my increasing nervousness as publication of my book draws near

The Intrinsic Perspective • 10426 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Author Book launch Reading

The author is feeling nervous as the publication of their second book approaches
The book reflects personal thoughts developed over two decades and is a mix of science, philosophy, and literature
Preorders for the book count toward first-week sales and can help in getting on bestseller lists

NYC Event, Male Monkeys, LA Times

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 1344 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Event Media Book launch Book recommendations

Book launch event in NYC with Jesse Singal on February 20.
Male monkeys pay to view female genitalia and high-status male faces.
High testosterone in diverse groups correlates with poor performance.

Preorder bonus for Field Notes for the Wilderness

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes • 1690 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Book launch Self-promotion Videos

The author is offering a preorder bonus for their new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness, which includes videos and endorsements.
The author is trying a new approach for the book launch by making videos with their face and voice to engage their audience.
Preorders are important for authors, as they demonstrate demand and can support marketing efforts for the book.

Where is my memory?

Brain Pizza • 2118 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23

🔬 Science Memory Neuroscience Book launch

Memories are stored in your head
Launching a book at a bookstore in Westport, Mayo
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Would You Rather: Publishing Edition

Am I Doing This Right? • 943 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Publishing Illustration Book launch Marketing Comedy

The author is promoting a book preorder with freebies for readers who send a copy of their receipt
The author visited HarperCollins and filmed segments for social media, including illustrated portions
The author incorporated a game of 'Would You Rather?' into a meet and greet with their marketing team

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Neighbor Tuesday: Thank you for being a neighbor!

The Friendly Neighbors • 255 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community Gratitude Book launch

The author is grateful for the support received during the book launch.
The book launch exceeded expectations in terms of pre-orders and sales.
The author expresses gratitude towards the readers for their support and shares joy in the book's success.

I Wrote a Book!

Shades of Greaves • 157 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23

📚 Literature Self-Publishing Book promotion Book launch Writing process

The author has published a book called 'Spoilers: Essays That Might Ruin Your Favorite Hollywood Movies', which has had an exciting reception.
The author is actively promoting the book through events like book launches, signings, and readings.
The author plans to share insights and data on the self-publishing process in a series called 'The Numbers', aiming to help other self-published authors.

Book Launch: August 10th at Dunkunsthalle, NYC

Do Not Research • 179 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Book launch Event Artists

Book launch event for 'Do Not Research 2022-2023' is on August 10th at Dunkunsthalle, NYC
Event includes afterparty at TJ Byrnes, starting at 8pm
The book contains texts from April 2022 onwards and lists a variety of contributors

Institute of Modern Art: DNR Australia Book Launch

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Art Event Book launch Culture Internet culture

Do Not Research (DNR) is a platform that focuses on internet culture and was founded in 2020 as a private Discord server.
The platform publishes content twice a week, has over 200 contributors, and hosts physical exhibitions, film screenings, and book launches.
The launch of DNR's new 402-page book 'Do Not Research 2022–2023' is being celebrated at the Institute of Modern Art in Australia.

You're Invited: How to Frame, Name, & Claim a Category FREE Webinar

Category Pirates • 176 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23

💼 Business Category Design Webinar Workshop Market Strategy Book launch

Join a free webinar on how to Frame, Name, & Claim a Category on June 22, 2023.
Get practical tools and insights to create, dominate, and redefine markets through category design.
Receive an AI Worksheet as a bonus for attending the webinar, helping you apply category design principles effectively.

Rhizome Presents: Do Not Research Book Launch at the New Museum

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 22

🎨 Art & Illustration Art Community Book launch Digital Publishing

Do Not Research is an online community and publishing platform that launched a new book in 2022.
The book launch event includes a conversation between Joshua Citarella and Lauren Boyle of DIS about translating artist projects to institutional practices.
DIS, an artist collective dating back to 2010, evolved from _DIS Magazine_ to the streaming platform Dis.art in 2018.