Free Promo Chats for Indie Authors: Honest Book Promotion Advice
If you’re an indie author trying to work out how to promote your book, you’re not alone. Book promotion can feel confusing, overwhelming, and often expensive — especially when everyone seems to be offering a different solution.
That’s exactly why Love Books Tours offers free promo chats for indie authors. These chats are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and realistic guidance before you spend money on promotion.
What Is a Free Promo Chat?
A free promo chat is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we talk through your book, your goals, and your promotion options.
This is not a sales call.
It’s a chance to:
- Ask questions about book promotion
- Understand what Bookstagram tours and read-alongs actually involve
- Work out what promotion suits your book (and what doesn’t)
- Avoid spending money on the wrong things
Sometimes authors go on to book a tour or read-along. Sometimes they don’t. Both outcomes are absolutely fine.
Who Are These Free Promo Chats For?
Our free promo chats are ideal if you are:
- An indie author planning a new release
- Feeling overwhelmed by book marketing
- Unsure whether you need a book tour, read-along, or something else
- Trying to promote a backlist or series
- Burned out by conflicting advice online
You don’t need a finished plan. You don’t even need a launch date. You just need questions.
What We Focus On During the Chat
Every chat is tailored to the author, but we often cover:
- The genre and format of your book
- Whether Bookstagram promotion suits your audience
- How readers actually discover books on Instagram
- Timing your promotion for maximum impact
- The difference between short-term visibility and long-term engagement
Our approach is realistic, transparent, and based on what actually works for indie authors.
What We Don’t Do
We believe it’s important to be clear:
- We do not sell reviews
- We do not guarantee ratings or sales
- We do not pressure authors to book
- We do not use engagement pods or follow trains
Our focus is on authentic reader engagement, ethical promotion, and long-term visibility.
When Are Free Promo Chats Available?
We currently offer free promo chats:
🕘 9am – 7pm (UK time)
Authors worldwide are welcome. Availability is limited and slots are released regularly.
How to Book a Free Promo Chat
Booking is simple:
There is no obligation to book a service afterwards.
Why We Offer Free Promo Chats
Indie publishing shouldn’t feel isolating or intimidating. Too many authors spend money on promotion without understanding what they’re paying for.
These free chats exist to:
- Support indie authors at every stage
- Build trust before transactions
- Help authors make informed decisions
- Encourage ethical, effective book promotion
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to do everything to promote your book.
You just need to do the right things for your book.
If a friendly, honest conversation would help you feel clearer about your next steps, we’d love to chat.
Love Books Tours
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Authors / Publishers
Offering successful book tours, bookstagram tours, cover reveals and blitzes. I would love to work on the promotion of your book. For new and previously released titles. All genres are welcome. Use my contact form to drop us an email or download our info kit here.
https://kellylacey.com/love-books-tours/.
If you have any questions, please email lovebookstours@gmail.com and we will be very happy to talk you through our services and answer your questions.
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