Calculate return on investment for BookBub Featured Deals. Determine if a BookBub promotion is profitable for your book.
Factor in both immediate sales revenue and long-term series read-through value.
Compare ROI across different BookBub categories and pricing to choose optimal deals.
Know if you can afford a BookBub deal based on realistic sales projections and royalties.
BookBub Featured Deals cost $80-$2,000+ depending on category and discount level. They typically generate 1,000-3,000 sales for discounted books, with higher volumes for free promotions.
Direct revenue often doesn't cover the deal cost at $0.99 pricing. The real value comes from list growth, reviews, ranking boosts, and series read-through. Always factor in these long-term benefits.
Most authors find BookBub profitable for Book 1 of a series but breakeven or loss-making for standalone titles unless the deal cost is under $200.
$80-$2,000+ depending on category. Romance at $0.99 costs ~$450. Thriller at $0.99 costs ~$600. Free deals cost less. Check BookBub's partner site for current pricing.
Usually yes for Book 1 of a series with good read-through. Often no for standalones unless deal cost is low. The long-term benefits (list, reviews, ranking) add value beyond immediate sales.
$0.99 deals: 1,000-2,500 sales. Free deals: 5,000-20,000 downloads. Varies by category, email list size, and book appeal. Romance and thriller typically perform best.
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