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The Biggest Publishing Mistakes Authors Make & How to Avoid Them
The mistakes that cost authors the most money, momentum and visibility, and exactly how to avoid each one.
Helping AuthorsBuild Visibility
Books are different. Their readers, markets, and paths to growth are different too. We help authors understand where their opportunities are and build a clear path to the right readers.
Vincent Medial is a dedicated team of professionals working with authors and creative projects. Our team brings together marketing, reader research, positioning, content, and creative skills to help good books become easier to discover.
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Our Services
Everything Your Book Needs to Grow
We build focused strategies around your book, helping you strengthen its visibility, reach the right readers, and build a foundation for long-term growth.
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Strategic Marketing
Positioning, visibility and discovery
Marketing that starts with your readers. We build the positioning, discovery pathways and campaigns that help the right people find your book and keep coming back.
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Author Branding
Voice, identity and presence
You are more than one title. We shape an author brand that carries your voice across every book, platform and reader touchpoint.
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Publication Services
From manuscript to market-ready book
The publishing details decide whether a book looks the part. We handle the production, distribution and presentation so your work arrives ready to compete.
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Our Process
From Publishing a Book to Building Something That Lasts
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Discovery
We start with a conversation about your book, your readers and where you are in the journey. No templates, just listening.
A Great Book Still
Needs to Be Found.
You spent months, sometimes years, writing your book. But publishing it is only the beginning. Without a clear path to the right readers, even a strong book can struggle to get noticed.
A good book matters. But readers also need a reason and a way to discover it. That starts with clear positioning, the right audience, and a plan that supports your book beyond launch.
That's where we come in.
From the Blog
Latest Insights for Authors
Case Studies
Patrick Gooch
Artifice (The Art of Deception Book 1)
The strongest marketing angle is often already inside the story. The job is making sure the right readers can see it.
James Cook
The Hellbreakers
The easier it is for the right reader to enter a story world, the more opportunity there is for them to stay in it.
Whymora Publishing
Awesome Answers for Kids with 100,000 Whys
A good book still needs to be positioned where the right readers can find it.
J Parsons
Kaiserlicher Magier (Arkanes Erwachen 1)
Better positioning creates more opportunities for the right readers to discover a book.
Reviews
What Authors Say About Working With Us
Real feedback from the authors and creators we've helped position, launch and grow.
Client Reviews
Tim Wright
Verified Client Review
“I must say the team actually changed the way I looked at marketing, I've always hesitated to go into marketing my chap books because I see it as a money losing proposition, the readership for such writings is very, very limited. So I got approached by one of the team member vincentmedial. He changed how I see things and show me possibilities, and yes the marketing approach set for me yield positive results, it all turned out great I'm so pleased with it, cause I've never thought I could ever be making sales on amazon. I will surely do recomend them to other authors. Thanks a lot”
Christina
Verified Client Review
“As a new book writer, I didn't know how I would start the process. Then I found Vincent Medial. I'm so grateful for what they have done to help get my book out into the world. I give them 5 stars for being prompt and effective in their ability to make my website and social media platforms, and also for keeping me up to date with the changes and scheduling of their mapped-out services. Thank you for all that you do, Vincentmedial. I'm forever grateful.”
Andrew
Verified Client Review
“Vincentmedial exceeded all expectations in my book marketing journey. Their commitment and expertise turned my literary aspirations into reality. The Three-Month Targeted Book Promotion Package showcased my book strategically, garnering attention across diverse platforms. A heartfelt thanks for their exceptional support. Vincentmedial is, without a doubt, a phenomenal partner for authors.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions authors ask us most often, answered plainly.
Let's Talk About Your Book
Tell us where you are in the journey and we'll come back with a plan.